Category: Project lines

This direction aims to strengthen an inclusive and resilient system of vocational education and training (VET) in Ukraine by integrating war-affected adults into the country’s economic recovery processes.

In partnership with the private sector, educational institutions, and civil society organizations, the EdUP team is developing a modern model of short-term vocational training that combines the development of technical and life skills, psychosocial support, and coaching to improve employability and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Direction: Infrastructure Support (“Upgrading Vocational Education Institutions’ Infrastructure”). Direction focuses on the construction and renovation of vocational education and training (VET) institutions.

During the first phase of this component, it supported 9 vocational education and training (VET) institutions in regions affected by the war, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, Romny, Poltava, Brovary, and Kyiv.

This direction aims to enhance the organizational capacity of vocational education and training (VET) institutions by improving management practices, educational processes, and communication strategies. It also emphasizes the importance of fostering partnerships with local communities, businesses, and authorities to ensure the competitiveness of graduates in the labor market.

This direction aims to foster effective collaboration between the private sector and vocational education and training (VET) institutions to improve the quality of workforce preparation, enhance institutional capacity, and align the educational process with the evolving needs of the labor market. The ultimate goal is to ensure graduates are well-equipped to meet employer expectations and succeed professionally.

This direction focuses on identifying, analyzing, and addressing current challenges in vocational education in Ukraine. Through ongoing dialogue with educators, the team develops and implements innovative learning materials such as interactive manuals, mobile applications, and video guides. These resources are designed for use in both in-person and remote learning formats. While embracing modern technologies, the project also emphasizes traditional printed materials, ensuring the continuity of education in the face of energy supply instability.

This project direction is designed to help vocational education schools become confident players in the labor market by aligning their educational offerings with the needs of its participants through the synchronization of professional and educational standards.