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Due to the war's impact and technological advancements, Ukraine faces a shortage of skilled labor across sectors, causing concern among companies. Employers are ready to provide competitive wages and modern resources but face challenges due to stereotypes about vocational school graduates. In response, the government has initiated vocational education reforms, emphasizing decentralized vocational education and training to align skills with local economic needs. The Ministry of Education and Science collaborates with businesses and organizations to enhance professional training quality, attract additional resources, and modernize education.
About Ukraine

Country Facts

  • Area: 603,628 km2
  • Population: 41,8 million
  • Capital: Kyiv

Swisscontact in Ukraine

  • since 2020

Projects

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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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2025 - 2028
Ukraine
Sustainable agriculture, Labour market insertion, Upskilling and Reskilling, Entrepreneurial ecosystems
Empower AgriWomen 
The project strengthens the Ukrainian agricultural sector by supporting female farmers in the Chernihiv region with training, resources, business contacts, and financing opportunities. This enables them to build successful small enterprises and contribute to food security. 
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2021 - 2025
Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Colombia, Indonesia, Morocco, North Macedonia, Peru, Serbia, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine, Vietnam
Trade, Initial vocational education and training, Entrepreneurial ecosystems, Sustainable tourism
Swiss Import Promotion Programme
The Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) is a well-established mandate of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) within the framework of its economic development cooperation. The programme has been implemented by Swisscontact since 2017 and is now in phase 2 (2021-2025).

The overall objective of SIPPO is to integrate developing and transition countries into world trade. In a facilitation role, SIPPO advises and supports so-called Business Support Organisations (BSOs) in 12 partner countries. Through innovative and targeted export promotion services, BSOs strengthen the export capabilities of companies intending to export and facilitate market access and exports to Switzerland, the EU, and regional markets.
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News

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Ukraine
Upskilling and Reskilling
18.03.2025
Infrastructure Support for Vocational Schools: Opening of a New Shelter in Zaporizhzhia
The EdUP project has opened a new shelter in the city located near the front line. This space serves both as a safe refuge for students and a learning environment.
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Ukraine
Upskilling and Reskilling
17.03.2025
Inclusion as Embracing Diversity: Training for VET School Teachers
The EdUP project organized a training session on "Inclusion as Embracing Diversity in the Educational Environment." To gain a deeper understanding of the real difficulties veterans face, participants visited the Superhumans Rehabilitation Center
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Ukraine
Upskilling and Reskilling, Trade
13.03.2025
Strengthening Ukrainian Furniture Manufacturers: Training for Efficiency and Global Markets
The Ukrainian furniture industry is making significant strides in improving production efficiency and expanding its global presence, thanks to the joint efforts of the Ukrainian Association of Furniture Manufacturers (UAFM) and the support of the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO). Through targeted training programs, Ukrainian furniture companies are refining their manufacturing processes and strengthening their readiness for international exhibitions. 
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Country Director and EdUP Project Manager
Poshan KC

Swisscontact in Ukraine

Swisscontact is implementing a project in Ukraine to foster a decentralized education and vocational training system for plumbers supported by private sector investments. This will enable young people to gain skills tailored to the needs of the labour market, facilitating their entry into the job market and achieve higher incomes.

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Swisscontact Ukraine
52/17 Volodymyrska St.,
Kyiv, 01030
Ukraine