The EU has invested EUR 19.5 million in the modernisation of vocational education in Ukraine: EU4Skills results

The “EU4Skills: Modernisation of Vocational Education and Training Infrastructure in Ukraine” project presented its results. Within the project, the EU invested EUR 19.5 million in the modernisation and equipping of 15 vocational education institutions in seven regions of Ukraine. The project is implemented by the German development bank KfW in cooperation with the Ukrainian Social Investment Fund (USIF) and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

Henrik Huitfeldt, Head of Section for Public Finance, Business Support, and Social Policies at the EU Delegation to Ukraine, emphasised: “Supporting vocational education is a long-term investment in Ukraine’s stability and recovery. Modern, well-equipped institutions help ensure that students acquire the practical skills needed in a competitive economy. The European Union remains committed to working with Ukraine and its partners to build a resilient and forward-looking vocational education system”.

Within the project, eight vocational education institutions were modernised. The total renovated area is 16,254 m². These include school buildings, workshops, laboratories, and engineering systems. The institutions now have barrier-free access and modern educational spaces operating as mini-production facilities.

Another five schools received agricultural and construction equipment worth almost EUR 4 million:

– 43 units of machinery (from tractors and combine harvesters to trucks, excavators, and bulldozers),

– 35 sets of spare parts and training tools.

Additionally, two institutions in war-affected regions were equipped with 96 units of modern equipment, ensuring uninterrupted educational processes even under challenging conditions.

Modern workshops and laboratories, created thanks to EU4Skills, now annually provide access to quality education for nearly 8,800 pupils, students, and teachers — and shape a new generation of Ukrainian specialists.

For more information see the report.

 Background information: 

The EU-funded “EU4Skills: Modernisation of Vocational Education and Training Infrastructure in Ukraine” project is part of the “EU4Skills: Better Skills for Modern Ukraine” programme (Component 3) and aims to update and modernise the equipment and infrastructure of VET schools in Ukraine. The project aims to create a modern VET infrastructure, that contributes to increased attractiveness for students. The project works on laying the foundation for effective, demand-driven education that equips students with skills that the Ukrainian labour market seeks. On behalf of the European Union and the German Development Bank KfW, the project is implemented by the Ukrainian Social Investment Fund.

For additional information, please contact Inna Pavliuk via inna.pavljuk@brandcom.com.ua.