The program is implemented across five vocational education institutions located in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv, and includes three learning cycles lasting from three to six months, with an additional phase focused on adaptation and mental health. Within this direction, 510 graduates will complete training programs in construction-related occupations — electrical installation, plumbing, and welding.
Objectives of the direction
- To strengthen the inclusiveness and quality of vocational education for adult learners.
- To expand opportunities for employment and self-employment in sectors critical to Ukraine’s reconstruction.
- To enhance the capacity of vocational education and training institutions to deliver modern, short-term programs aligned with labor market needs.
- To integrate psychological support, soft skills, and entrepreneurship education into the learning process.
Description of sub-directions
Short-term vocational courses
The program focuses on construction-related professions — electricians, plumbers, and welders — developed jointly with the private sector to ensure the relevance of knowledge and practical skills. The modular training format allows participants to acquire a profession and enter the workforce in a relatively short time.
Coaching and psychosocial support (MHPSS)
A unique feature of the program is the combination of vocational training with mental health support. Coaching includes both individual and group sessions aimed at developing self-confidence, emotional regulation, stress resilience, and social adaptation skills.
Entrepreneurship and life skills
The program provides basic training for participants who plan to start or manage their own business (as individual entrepreneurs), with the possibility of supplementing it with additional practical modules.
Institutional development of partner institutions
The project enhances the capacity of five vocational education institutions by modernizing equipment, developing new curricula, training teachers, and introducing contemporary management practices.