Promoting Vocational Education and Training: EdUP at the Career Festival

The EdUP Project took part in the Career Festival held at Kyiv’s VDNG exhibition center. The event brought together employers, organizations, and educational institutions to host workshops, masterclasses, lectures, presentations, focused on career development and exploring new professional opportunities. Kyiv VET School Participating in Career Festival Thanks to EdUP’s support, five partner vocational education institutions […]

Forum “Building Vocational Education: Best Practices”

The forum “Building Vocational Education: Best Practices” brought together representatives of the government, local authorities, educational institutions, and businesses to discuss key aspects of transforming the vocational education system in Ukraine. 🎯Key topics addressed included: Main provisions of the draft Law on Vocational Education; Financial and academic autonomy of educational institutions; Best practices for partnerships […]

Presentation of the Guidebook to Renovation Works in VET Schools

“The New VET. A Guide to Renovation Works in Vocational Education Institutions” is a practical handbook created to rethink educational spaces and elevate the status of vocational education in Ukraine. Spanning 350 pages, the guidebook is packed with illustrations and practical advice for vocational institutions. It includes instructions on design approaches for building renovations, ongoing […]

Success of Ukrainian Vocational Students at the “Gold Cup Linde 2025” Welding Competition

A Ukrainian team from the EdUP Project schools participated in the prestigious international welding competition, “Gold Cup Linde 2025,” held in the city of Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic. Competing against 96 participants from the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovakia, and Germany, our vocational education students proudly represented Ukraine and demonstrated a high level of technical skill. The […]

EdUP Roundtable: Strengthening Vocational Education through Steering Boards

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 […]

2nd Practical Training Conference “Modern Technologies in the Field of Electricity”

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: […]

EdUP Project Launches “Carousel” Training Tours for Vocational Instructors

The EdUP project has launched a series of “Carousel” training tours, designed for vocational instructors to exchange experiences and enhance practical skills. Held in Lviv and Zhytomyr, these events brought together educators and industry representatives to explore innovative approaches in vocational education. Lviv Tour Highlights The first tour took place at the Interregional Higher Vocational […]

Empowering Young Women in Construction: “Career Path: Dream, Plan, Achieve!”

On October 16, the first stage of the three-month program “Career Path: Dream, Plan, Realize!” began in Kyiv for female students in construction professions from 14 educational institutions partnering with the EdUP Project.  The program involves 28 participants who aspire to develop their own career plans and gain skills for their implementation. The program consists […]

Training for Career Development Center Specialists in VET Schools

From October 16-18 in Kyiv, 26 specialists from Career Development Centers, representing educational institutions partnered with the EdUP project, enhanced their knowledge and skills to better support young people in their career paths. The training aimed to foster an understanding of the importance of motivation and equip participants with career coaching techniques for effectively supporting […]