Information Day Of Erasmus+ within the Career Festival (22-25.05.2025, Kyiv)
On 22–25 May, the “Career Festival” took place at the National Complex “Expocenter of Ukraine”. The event featured masterclasses, workshops, lectures, presentations, and other activities dedicated to career development and new opportunities from hundreds of participants.
Visitors had access to:
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A job fair featuring leading employers;
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Presentations from vocational and higher education institutions;
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Lectures, workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions;
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Interactive zones for interviews and career guidance;
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Internship programmes and grant opportunities;
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Presentations of preschool institutions, school, and extracurricular educational programmes;
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Areas for informal communication and networking.
The “Career Festival” promoted economic accessibility by providing access to career and educational opportunities for everyone—regardless of age, experience, social status, or life circumstances. The programme was designed to support diverse groups, from youth to older adults, and from those just starting their professional journey to those changing fields or returning to work after a break.
The full event programme remains available at the following link: https://career.vdng.ua/program
As part of the festival, the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, in cooperation with ESN Kyiv, provided individual consultations for visitors. Kateryna ZHDANOVA, Manager of NEO in Ukraine, presented Erasmus+ opportunities for active youth. The speaker highlighted individual opportunities for students and staff of educational institutions, as well as the Programme’s latest updates for Ukrainians during the war. Additionally, further educational opportunities from various EU Member States in support of Ukraine’s active youth were showcased. The presentation provided clear recommendations on searching for opportunities, preparing application packages, and the expected outcomes of mobility periods and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees. Following the presentation, the speaker introduced youth exchanges and participation in volunteering projects as additional Erasmus+ options for the summer period.