The occupational standard for Concrete Worker has been approved. Developed by the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine in partnership with the EdUP project, the document establishes modern requirements for the profession and provides a foundation for updating educational programmes and training qualified specialists needed for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The development of the standard was preceded by […]
On 2–3 June 2026, 29 representatives of vocational schools from across Ukraine completed the EdUP training programme for Business Partnership Coordinators. The final module focused on planning, monitoring, and negotiating partnerships between education and business. Line manager of Private Sector Engagement, EdUP The programme was developed in response to one of the key challenges identified […]
Within Install Fest Ukraine 2026, a professional skills competition for VET teachers training masters in the occupation “Installer of sanitary systems and equipment” took place. A total of 21 masters of vocational training from EdUP partner institutions participated. The winners of the competition were: Serhii Riabov (Chernihiv) Ivan Korohoda (Kamianets-Podilskyi) Oleksandr Panshchannyi (Odesa) Beyond the […]
The EdUP Project, in partnership with the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine (CBU) and with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES), held a round table dedicated to discussing two important documents for the vocational education system — the Procedure for Practical Training and the Model Student Employment Contract. The […]
“It was challenging but exciting. We worked as a team, dividing responsibilities: some prepared the wires, others connected them to terminals. My task was to prepare the wiring. We had to assemble a circuit and make it work. Although we didn’t manage to complete everything, this was a learning experience, not a competition task. The […]
The 2nd Practical Training Conference “Modern Technologies in the Field of Electricity” brought together 17 vocational education teachers from across Ukraine to acquire new knowledge and skills in the field of electricity. The conference offered a rich program focused on practical exercises on the first day and teaching skill enhancement on the second. Day One: […]
In Kamianets-Podilskyi, The EdUP project held a three-day training and practical conference, “Modern Concrete Technologies,” for educators from Ukrainian vocational education schools. 22 teachers from various regions participated in this event. Under the guidance of practical experts and representatives from Sika, Cemark, and YUKAT-3D, the educators refined their skills to pass on this knowledge to […]
The EdUP project presented the National Study on the Professional and Practical Training of Construction Profession Students during the Business Day as part of the expanded meeting of the Board of Directors of the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine. This study was conducted by the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, Swisscontact, with the support of […]
The EdUP project held a hands-on training conference titled “Modern Technologies in Building Insulation.” The event gathered 30 vocational training instructors from 19 vocational education institutions, along with energy efficiency experts and representatives from leading construction companies, to exchange experiences and acquire new knowledge. The conference featured both theoretical and practical components. 📌 Day one […]
The EdUP project hosted a discussion on developing a Concrete Worker Profession, crucial for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The event gathered principals of vocational education schools, industry representatives, and government officials to discuss the challenges facing the concrete worker profession and explore collaboration opportunities. During the roundtable the participants: 📌Discussed key issues in the profession, including education, […]
