EdUP Project Strengthens the Connection Between Vocational Education and Business The EdUP project is bridging the gap between vocational education and business, opening doors for students to leading enterprises. From June 2024 to February 2025, 450 students and 75 educators from 12 vocational education institutions visited various manufacturing companies, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Several industry […]
The reconstruction at the Kyiv Professional College of Civil Engineering was completed, and the first training session had taken place. The air raid alert, which sounded during the event, did not disrupt the training of teachers, as the shelter doubles as a comfortable learning space. To make this possible, the following work was completed in […]
As part of the EdUP Project, a roundtable was held to discuss the role of steering boards in vocational education. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, local education authorities, business leaders, and vocational school directors to explore best practices, challenges, and future steps for enhancing governance in […]
“Career Pathway: Dream, Plan, Achieve” Training The EdUP project recently concluded the final stage of its “Career Pathway: Dream, Plan, Achieve” program, designed to equip female graduates from 14 vocational institutions across Ukraine with essential career skills and self-presentation techniques. A key highlight was a professional photoshoot to enhance participants’ portfolios, strengthening their resumes and […]
Swisscontact Ukraine: Support That Inspires Even During War “The most challenging aspect is the unpredictability. For instance, during air raids, we have to pause project activities and move to shelters. This disrupts negotiations, planning, and training processes. On top of that, I constantly worry about my family back in the Mykolaiv region. The stress is […]
This year, the EdUP team has prepared five unique publications designed to support everyone working in the field of vocational education or connected to it in any way. Our design guides are true roadmaps for modernizing vocational education institutions, creating contemporary learning spaces, and attracting young people to prestigious professions. Meanwhile, our methodological handbooks provide […]
The first module of the training course “Inclusion as Embracing Diversity in the Educational Environment,” conducted within the EdUP project, has been completed. The Module II has started! In Truskavets, 24 specialists from the partner institutions of the EdUP project gathered for the second part of this module. Among them were 12 psychologists, 9 social […]
On December 5, 2024, the EdUP project held its Steering Committee meeting. Attendees included representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Embassy of Switzerland, private businesses, educational institutions, and the project team. The meeting was chaired by Nataliya Yuklyaevska, Head of the Steering Committee and Director of the “Regional Center for Professional Education […]
The EdUP project hosted a professional skills competition, bringing together 50 participants from across Ukraine to Vinnytsia. Among them were 25 vocational students training as welders and 25 production training instructors who supported their students throughout the event. A Showcase of Skills: Practical and Theoretical Challenges Participants demonstrated their expertise through both theoretical knowledge and […]
The EdUP project team hosted a professional discussion on the topic, “A Marketing Approach to Expanding Educational Opportunities in Vocational Education Institutions.” During the event, they also presented a methodological guide titled “Labor Market Navigator.” This document is designed to assist vocational education institutions in independently analyzing the labor market and adapting their educational programs […]