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EdUP champions the power of partnerships on a global level 

Ukraine
Initial vocational education and training
30.08.2024
In the midst of conflict, when the very fabric of society is tested, the resilience of communities often hinges on the power of partnerships. Nowhere is this more evident than in Ukraine. The ongoing war has destroyed, among others, the nation's vocational education and training (VET) sector. The Public Private Partnership to Improved Professional Education (EdUP) project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has united the expertise of the development sector through Swisscontact, the commitment of Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, and the resources of private sector partners, Geberit and Sika. Rather than simply restoring what was lost, EdUP is driving a reimagined VET system that not only addresses the immediate needs, but also sets a strong foundation for the future.  
Student competition, Poltava VET school, 2023

The war in Ukraine has brought unprecedented challenges to hundreds of professional education schools and thousands of students. Countless businesses that rely on skilled workers emerging from VET schools now face uncertainty as they prepare to play a vital role in rebuilding Ukraine once the war ends. 

Within these challenges, the EdUP project is creating a more resilient and responsive VET system by decentralizing education and aligning it with local economic demands.

Partnerships are key

Our key partnerships with Geberit and Sika have brought together resources, expertise, and innovation, enabling the project to deliver cutting-edge educational tools and opportunities to students and teachers across Ukraine. The private sector is investing in the future workforce that will be crucial in rebuilding the country. 

EdUP is a finalist for the P3 Impact Award

The partnership’s efforts in tackling the challenges within Ukraine’s vocational education and training (VET) sector have been recognized as a finalist for the P3 Impact Award. This nomination places EdUP in the company of some of the world’s most forward-thinking and impactful partnerships, highlighting the importance and success of the work being done during one of Ukraine’s darkest periods. 

Training for VET teachers in electricity works, Kyiv, Ukraine

A recognition of achievements

As Ukraine continues to navigate the complexities of recovery, EdUP is leading with optimism for a skilled workforce directly resulting from partnership’s interventions. The project’s success is an exceptional example of what can be achieved when public and private sectors come together with a common goal. The P3 Impact Award nomination is a fitting recognition of EdUP’s achievements, but also, it is a reminder that even in the most challenging times, there is always a path forward – a path built on partnership, innovation, and optimism.  

 

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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