{"id":15361,"date":"2025-02-11T14:25:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T11:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edup.org.ua\/?p=15361"},"modified":"2025-02-11T17:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:41:09","slug":"educational-visits-to-manufacturing-facilities-a-key-to-vocational-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edup.org.ua\/en\/educational-visits-to-manufacturing-facilities-a-key-to-vocational-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Visits to Manufacturing Facilities \u2013 A Key to Improved Vocational Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EdUP Project Strengthens the Connection Between Vocational Education and Business<\/h3>

The EdUP project<\/strong> is bridging the gap between vocational education and business, opening doors for students to leading enterprises.<\/p>

From June 2024 to February 2025<\/strong>, 450 students and 75 educators<\/strong> from 12 vocational education institutions<\/strong> visited various manufacturing companies, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.<\/p>

Several industry leaders supported this initiative, including IBK Development, Cemark CRH (Podilskyi Cement), Glas Tr\u00f6sch Ukraine (Lviv, Bila Tserkva, Odesa), DTEK Kyiv Electric Networks, Paton International, Abicor Binzel Ukraine, HERZ Ukraine, RAVAK Ukraine, and Ecosoft<\/strong>. Together, these companies contributed approximately UAH 250,000<\/strong> to support educational visits. Additionally, RAVAK<\/strong> organized a special study trip to the Czech Republic<\/strong>, investing UAH 300,000<\/strong> in the initiative.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Role of Company Visits in Vocational Education<\/h3>

Educational and industrial visits play a crucial role in vocational education<\/strong>, allowing future professionals to witness production processes firsthand, experience real working conditions, and explore career prospects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\u201cDuring these visits, participants learn about modern technologies, take part in workshops, observe equipment in action, and even try their hand at production tasks. The demand for such visits among students is exceptionally high, as they provide valuable practical experience and a clearer understanding of employer expectations. We are truly grateful to our partners for opening their doors and sharing their expertise.\u201d\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYana Kochuhura, an EdUP project expert in workplace learning<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yana Kochuhura, an EdUP project expert in workplace learning\u200b<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Study Trip to the Czech Republic: Training at RAVAK<\/h3>

One of the key highlights of the company visit program<\/strong> was a three-day trip to the Czech Republic<\/strong>, organized by RAVAK <\/strong>https:\/\/ravak-ua.com\/<\/a>\u00a0for a group of vocational students and educators. The delegation visited RAVAK\u2019s headquarters in P\u0159\u00edbram<\/strong> and the SO\u0160 Jarov vocational school in Prague<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The program included:<\/span><\/h3>
  • A meeting with RAVAK\u2019s leadership<\/strong>, a factory tour, and a visit to the company showroom.<\/li>
  • Hands-on training<\/strong> in product installation at the RAVAK training center<\/strong>.<\/li>
  • A visit to SO\u0160 Jarov vocational school<\/strong>, including meetings with the school\u2019s director<\/strong> and Ukraine\u2019s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Vasyl Zvarych<\/strong>.<\/li>
  • A tour of technical laboratories<\/strong> and the Pt\u00e1\u010dek plumbing center<\/strong>, offering insights into plumbing industry standards in the Czech Republic.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\u201cOur collaboration with Swisscontact started with an invitation for a group of Ukrainian plumbing students to visit the RAVAK factory and participate in training. We see great potential not only in introducing students to modern European technologies but also in promoting our brand among future installers. This initiative allows us to build a future workforce of highly skilled professionals familiar with our products.\u201d\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRuslan Kyseliov, Head of RAVAK Ukraine<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Ruslan Kyseliov, Head of RAVAK Ukraine, and Roman Zvarych, Ukraine\u2019s Ambassador to the Czech Republic.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Oksana Holovko, a teacher at VPU-34 in Stryi<\/strong> and a participant in the trip, shared her impressions:<\/p>

    \u201cThis trip was a unique opportunity to observe the technological processes of European sanitaryware production alongside my students. We had the chance to speak with the factory\u2019s owner and managers, participate in product installation demonstrations, and visit SO\u0160 Jarov vocational school to exchange experiences on training organization.\u201d<\/h6><\/blockquote>

    Student participant Maksym Fedak<\/strong> added:<\/p>

    \u201cThe trip was amazing! We toured the RAVAK factory, learned about new technologies, and even visited stunning Prague. It was a fantastic experience that helped me better understand production processes and gain valuable industry knowledge.\u201d<\/h6><\/blockquote>

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    Conclusion<\/h3>

    The company visits<\/strong> organized within the EdUP project<\/strong> have become a key step in advancing vocational education in Ukraine. These experiences provide students with not only new knowledge but also a deeper understanding of labor market demands<\/strong>. Such initiatives contribute to developing a skilled workforce<\/strong> that will play a vital role in Ukraine\u2019s modernization and reconstruction<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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