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Business Advisory Board: First Meeting

Ukraine
Upskilling and Reskilling
11.11.2024
The first meeting of the Business Advisory Board took place with the participation of partners, private sector representatives, professional associations, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The event brought together experts to discuss important issues related to the development of vocational education in the country.

During the event:

🔷 The EdUP project’s activities for December 2024 – May 2025 were presented, including support for short-term courses, updating professional standards, and analyzing the technical and material resources of vocational institutions.

🔷 Initiatives and proposals from project partners and business representatives were discussed.

🔷 The terms of reference for the Business Advisory Board were presented and reviewed.

 

📌 Poshan KC, Director of Swisscontact in Ukraine and advisor on reconstruction issues, emphasized the need to engage new partners, particularly Ukrainian ones.

Poshan KC, Director of Swisscontact in Ukraine and advisor on reconstruction issues

Key insights from the speakers:

📌 Dmytro Zavhorodnii, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitization, recognized the EdUP project as an important example not only for Ukraine but also for other countries. He stressed that while improving the infrastructure of institutions is crucial, active business involvement in developing professional standards and expertise will greatly enhance the quality of education and its appeal to young people.

Dmytro Zavhorodnii, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitization

Viktor Shutkevych, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, highlighted that business support for vocational education goes beyond funding. He cited Geberit, a company that has been investing in vocational education development for 10 years, demonstrating the critical role of the private sector.

Viktor Shutkevych, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine

Representatives of EdUP's private partners, Geberit and Sika, pointed out the severe shortage of skilled professionals in the construction industry and underscored the need to raise the prestige of vocational professions. They discussed showcasing high salaries in the field and expanding employment opportunities.

Meeting Summary:

The Business Advisory Board meeting served as an effective platform for exchanging ideas and shaping recommendations for developing vocational education in Ukraine. EdUP continues to implement new approaches to vocational education and strengthen connections between businesses and educational institutions to prepare professionals in demand by the labor market.

2020 - 2027
Ukraine
Initial vocational education and training
Public Private Partnership to Improved Professional Education in Ukraine
The EdUP project, including its Scale UP initiative, is playing a crucial role in addressing the serious challenges faced by Ukraine's vocational education and training (VET) sector during wartime. The war has destroyed many VET schools and exacerbated a skills shortage that affects several sectors, despite employers' willingness to offer competitive wages and resources. EdUP aims to rebuild and improve vocational schools and break stereotypes about vocational graduates. By decentralising training and aligning it with local economic needs, the project will improve the quality of vocational training, attract additional resources, work with the private sector, and modernise education to equip Ukraine's workforce for today's demands.  
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