“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 […]
The Public-Private Partnership for Improving Vocational Education in Ukraine (EdUP) on 7 November 2024 welcomed a high-level delegation from Switzerland to Kharkiv Technical School. The delegation, including representatives from the Swiss Embassy, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and Geberit Ukraine, marked a significant moment for EdUP’s initiatives supporting schools near conflict zones. The […]
The first meeting of the Business Advisory Board took place with the participation of partners, private sector representatives, professional associations, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The event brought together experts to discuss important issues related to the development of vocational education in the country. During the event: 🔷 The EdUP project’s […]
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: […]
