Category: Success stories
Not Starting from Scratch: Stories of People Who Found Work and Regained Their Footing through PROMTECH
“I wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to provide for my family in my condition,” says veteran Oleksandr as he begins his story. Originally from Kherson, Oleksandr was forced to leave his home. After being demobilised, he decided to retrain and completed a vocational course offered by the Promprylad Foundation. Launched in Ivano-Frankivsk last spring, […]
“She can”. One story of how a community in Mykolaiv Oblast is rebuilding with support from UNDP and its partners
The Snihurivka community in the south of Ukraine bore the scars of eight months of occupation for a long time. Some remain to this day. Those returning saw empty streets, destroyed schools, cold basements, looted houses without power and food queues. In autumn 2022, the community was returned to Ukrainian government control, marking the beginning […]
“I felt the need for something fundamental.” The story of Andrii, who came to KSE ProfTech to learn metalworking
Andrii is 55. His background spans programming, business, legal practice, public service, years abroad, and a return to Ukraine during the war. Today, he is studying at KSE ProfTech to become a CNC machine operator. Story provided by KSE ProfTech His choice is simple: after a wide-ranging professional journey, he wanted to return to something […]
Ukraine needs more than just hope– it needs workers
Vocational schools in Ukraine are raising their profile to encourage young people to become welders and engineers. The country is facing a severe shortage of skilled technical workers, who are now needed more than ever to repair the damage caused by the war. Oleksandr Shulga Chernihiv Railway Transport Vocational School Story provided by Finn Church […]
Volodymyr Leha: from veteran to professional welder
Volodymyr Leha, Electric and gas welder Pereiaslav, Kyiv region, Centre for Vocational Education and Training Success story is provided by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH “I have long dreamed of becoming electric and gas welder, but I never had the opportunity to do so: I lacked the time and resources. I taught myself […]
Volodymyr Sychov: from job loss to chief operating officer
Volodymyr Sychov Сhief Operating Officer Zaporizhzhia Success story is provided by Prometheus I wanted to be part of something bigger than just making money. It’s about helping people, about life’s purpose. In my new profession, I can be systematic, useful and still be myself The full-scale war in Ukraine has disrupted millions of lives. One […]
Liubov Kotsur: journey to own business
Liubov Kotsur Wheeled Vehicle Repair Mechanic Vinnytsia city, Center for Vocational Education No. 1. Success story is provided by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH “The knowledge gained during the training is very valuable for the development of our business and scaling up the farm. In the future, me and my husband plan to […]
Tetiana Yurkievych: from logistics to bus driving
Tetiana Yurkievych Bus Driver Kyiv Success story is provided by UN Women I enjoy opening new horizons and mastering unusual professions Tetiana Yurkevych came across a call for applications on social media about the She Drives project and quickly filled out the form and submitted it. She had been contemplating a change in her life […]