EU invests over €2.6 million in modernisation of vocational education institutions in Vinnytsia, Western Ukraine

The modernisation of two vocational education institutions in Vinnytsia has been completed as part of the EU-funded project EU4Skills – Vinnytsia Vocational College of Services and Vinnytsia Vocational College of Digital Technologies and Entrepreneurship, the EU Delegation to Ukraine announced today. 

The investment in the two institutions exceeded €2.6 million. The funds were allocated for capital repairs and thermal modernisation of training workshops, and for the purchase of modern equipment used directly in the educational process. The upgraded workshops were designed in line with accessibility principles.

“Investing in vocational education means investing in Ukraine’s workforce and economic recovery. Modernised facilities and updated equipment allow students to develop practical, job-relevant skills, while employers benefit from a better-prepared workforce,” said Henrik Huitfeldt, Head of Section for Public Finance, Business Support, and Social Policies at the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

At Vinnytsia Vocational College of Services, training and production workshops with a total area of more than 3,300 m² were modernised. The institution received modern kitchen, computer and STEM equipment, as well as new furniture for practical training.

At Vinnytsia Vocational College of Digital Technologies and Entrepreneurship, training workshops and a measurement laboratory with a total area of more than 1,500 m² were upgraded. The institution received modern computer and networking equipment, including for the installation of a server room that ensures the stable and secure operation of the college’s digital infrastructure.

“As a result of the EU4Skills project, the institution has become more attractive both to school leavers and to adults seeking to acquire new professional skills. Projects like this make education more flexible, more modern, and closer to the real needs of the labour market,” said Oksen Lisovyi, Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine.

The works were carried out under the EU4Skills project, which is funded by the European Union and implemented in cooperation with KfW, the Ukrainian Social Investment Fund (USIF), and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine as the beneficiary.

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