“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 boosting their appeal to employers.
During the training, participants:
- Practiced resume writing, motivational letters, and job interview preparation.
- Took part in mock interviews with business experts, including Nonna Martynova, Communications Manager at Cemark, and Hanna Khromova, Chair of the Board at Nikolaevcement PJSC.
- Delivered final presentations to a panel of business leaders, industry experts, and ProfBuild magazine representatives, showcasing their skills and receiving expert feedback.
Career Counseling Training for Career Center Specialists
Alongside the student program, a three-day training on effective career counseling was held for 28 career center specialists from 27 vocational schools.
The training focused on:
- Effective communication styles for engaging with students.
- Practical career counseling techniques.
- Nonviolent communication skills to better support youth.
The program combined theory, hands-on workshops, peer learning, and a facilitated session on transforming career centers to meet modern labor market demands. Trainers Polina Komarova and Svitlana Kucher provided participants with cutting-edge tools to enhance their work with students.
EdUP’s Impact on Vocational Education
By integrating training for both female construction students and career center specialists, EdUP is helping to bridge the soft skills gap in vocational education.
Key benefits for stakeholders:
- For students: The program enhances soft skills, career readiness, and adaptability in the construction sector.
- For vocational schools: It provides insights and best practices to improve career support for female students.
- For employers: Businesses gain access to better-prepared graduates with both technical expertise and essential workplace skills, easing their transition into professional roles.
