The Swisscontact EdUP team participated in the international exhibition and conference ReBuild Ukraine in Warsaw — a key European event dedicated to Ukraine’s recovery.
Yuliia Yepifanova, Project Manager, and Yana Kochuhura, Head of Private Sector Engagement, held a series of strategically important meetings.
Key Results:
- Held preliminary negotiations with GF (Georg Fischer) — the general sponsor of WorldSkills 2026 — regarding cooperation in the preparation and organization of the competition.
- Agreed on the implementation of joint programs with Swiss educational institutions to support and develop inclusive education.
- Discussed plans to introduce a new profession for vocational schools in Ukraine.
- Secured support from international funds for further project development.
- Initiated cooperation with the Business Ombudsman Council.
A major milestone: signing a memorandum with the Ukrainian Center for Steel Construction (UCSC) and reaching agreements to launch welding internships in the near future.
ReBuild Ukraine is a key European platform dedicated to promoting projects for Ukraine’s recovery. This year, the event brought together more than 6,000 participants — representatives of governments, businesses, technical assistance projects, financial institutions, and Ukrainian communities.
Participation in this event demonstrates that the EdUP project is consistently working on developing a modern vocational education system in Ukraine. The project continues to strengthen cooperation with Ukrainian and international partners, create new opportunities for youth and adults, and contribute to training qualified professionals for the country’s recovery and economic development.
