Information Sessions within the framework of the project “Supporting the Mobility of Vocational Education Providers in Ukraine” (September 2025)
During the period of 16-25 September 2025, NEO in Ukraine actively participated in the Information Sessions within the framework of the project “Supporting the Mobility of Vocational Education Providers in Ukraine”, the multi-donor initiative Skills4Recovery co-financed by the European Union, the Governments of Germany, Poland, Estonia and Denmark implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Solidarity Fund PL (SFPL) in partnership with Particip GmbH, Germany with the support of the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine for representatives of 40 VET institutions of Ukraine, in particular: Opportunities of the EU Erasmus+ Programme for vocational education in Ukraine. Building partnerships for Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects (16 September), Erasmus+ projects: where to start? (18 September), Portals and Tools of the Erasmus+ Programme, Platforms of other European Initiatives (23 September), How to successfully prepare and effectively implement projects Erasmus+ for VET: tips and recommendations (25 September).
Veronika IVANOVA, Project Manager of NEO in Ukraine in the VET actions, extensively familiarized the participants of the information sessions with the structure of the EU Erasmus+ Programme, types of Calls, opportunities of the Erasmus+ Programme for vocational education in Ukraine, in particular with the types of projects and principles of partnership building for Erasmus+ projects taking into account institutional opportunities and using European platforms and information on the NEO in Ukraine website, approaches to development of Partner Identification Forms – PIFs. Particular attention was paid to working with Project Concept Notes – PCNs, understanding of project terminology and principles of preparing of PCNs’ and project proposals formulations and overall importance of teamwork. Separately, the representative of NEO in Ukraine focused the participants’ attention on the need for thorough preparation of the VET institution for participation in Erasmus+ projects, namely: creating an English-language webpage on the institution’s website, developing and approving the Regulations on International Cooperation. Work with the participants of the information sessions on the preparation of Erasmus+ projects had the formats of presentations, group work, and consultations during question-and-answer sessions.
For information: The Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery equips Ukraine with the skilled workforce it urgently needs for recovery and future development. The initiative helps vocational schools and training centres improve their teaching and equipment in cooperation with businesses. At the same time, it supports people from different backgrounds to retrain, gain new professions, and find stable work. By meeting the needs of both employers and individuals, the initiative reduces skill shortages, ensures that no one is left behind, and contributes directly to Ukraine’s economic recovery and integration with the European Union. The initiative is jointly co-financed by the European Union, Germany, Poland, Estonia and Denmark. It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Solidarity Fund PL (SFPL). It runs from 2023 and covers all regions of Ukraine.