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Skills Alliance for Ukraine launches call for public-private training partnerships
Ukrainian and international companies will be able to attract from EUR 50,000 to EUR 200,000 for training specialists in partnership with training providers. On the first day of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev and State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation […]
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 […]
Skills Alliance Surpasses 100 Members Ahead of Ukraine Recovery Conference
The Skills Alliance for Ukraine has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 100 members in April 2026 as momentum builds ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2026. The Alliance now counts 106 members — a figure that reflects growing international recognition of skills development as a cornerstone of Ukraine’s recovery. From the outset, the Alliance has drawn together a deliberately […]
“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 […]
Skills Alliance Hosts Peer-to-Peer Exchange on Employer-Led Training in Ukraine
On 18 March 2026, the Skills Alliance convened a peer-to-peer exchange in Kyiv, bringing together private-sector companies and Skills Alliance members to explore how employer-led training can help address Ukraine’s skills and labour shortages. The event took place in a hybrid format, with participation both in Kyiv and online. A total of 15 companies and […]
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 […]
Skills That Matter: The Skills Alliance, in Partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Shapes the Labour Market Agenda
Ukraine must prioritise productivity growth, inclusive training, and modernised education infrastructure to overcome critical labour shortages and support economic recovery. This was the shared conclusion of participants at the Skills Alliance Annual Conference held in Kyiv on 22 January. The full-day conference brought together more than 150 representatives from foreign governments, development banks, implementation agencies, civil society organisations, […]
€1.1 billion for skills development: Skills Alliance presents results and European practices for Ukraine
A dedicated Skills Alliance session took place on 16 December 2025 during the German Platform for the Reconstruction in Ukraine in Berlin, bringing together 88 partners from governments, international organisations, civil society and the private sector. The session focused on addressing skills shortages and advancing the Dual Intent approach — combining the integration of Ukrainians […]
Over 275,000 Ukrainians trained by Skills Alliance members
On July 10, 2025, at #URC2025 in Rome, the Skills Alliance for Ukraine announced a major milestone: more than 275,000 Ukrainians, including 134,000 women, have received high-quality vocational training and qualification measures. The Alliance members have committed to upskilling 390,000 workers by 2027 to fill critical skilled workforce gaps caused by the war. Since its […]
URC 2025 Kicks Off in Rome: Skills Alliance Takes the Stage
Today, the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) officially opened in Rome, bringing together international partners committed to supporting Ukraine’s long-term recovery and development. The event is being livestreamed and can be accessed via the official website Programme | URC 2025. As part of the conference, Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, […]
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 […]