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EdUP partner school student wins third place in welding competition

Ukraine
Initial vocational education and training
03.01.2025
A prestigious welding competition brought together 25 talented students from across Ukraine to showcase their skills in this demanding craft. Among the participants was Yulia Berehulyak, the only girl competing, who captured the hearts of many with her determination and passion.

Inspired by her father, who introduced her to the world of welding and car repairs during her childhood, Yulia knew early on what she wanted to do.

Now a first-year student at the Lviv College of Transport and Construction, Yulia is already making a name for herself among her peers. She shared her story how she prepared for the competition.

"I was trained on semi-automatic welding at the college and learned argon welding at the plant. So, during the contest, I competed with both techniques, and it went well."
Yulia Berehulyak, first-year student at the Lviv College of Transport and Construction

Yulia’s hard work paid off as she secured an impressive 3rd place in Method 141 (argon arc welding). Competing against highly skilled participants, her achievement highlights her dedication and talent.

Yulia’s determination is deeply rooted in her admiration for her father, a skilled welder and now a defender of Ukraine. He couldn’t be prouder of his daughter’s achievements and never misses a chance to share her success with his comrades on the front lines.

Lviv College of Transport and Construction is a partner institution of the Public Private Partnership to Improved Professional Education in Ukraine EdUP project. The EdUP project is funded by the Swiss Development & Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science, implemented by Swisscontact in collaboration with Geberit and Sika.

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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