InterUAction4Labour Launches in Chernihiv Offering Free Training in Tailoring and Electrical Installation to 80 Participants

InterUAction4Labour Initiative Begins in Chernihiv

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: The city of Chernihiv has recently kicked off the InterUAction4Labour project, providing 80 individuals with the chance to receive free training in two specialized fields: tailoring/cutting in light industry and electrical installation for construction and assembly work. These courses were carefully designed in collaboration with local businesses and educational institutions, ensuring that graduates earn state-recognized diplomas upon completion.

Implemented by the NGO 'League of Business and Professional Women of Ukraine' with support from the Belgian international cooperation agency Enabel, this project is part of the Active Labour Market Policy (ALMP) Facility. Its primary goal is to equip participants with new vocational skills, facilitate career shifts, and boost employability aligned with the labor demands of companies in the Chernihiv region.

Training Specializations and Collaborative Partners

The initial phase focuses on two career paths: tailoring/cutting in the textile sector and electrical installation in the electrotechnical construction field. The training programs were developed jointly with the following educational institutions:

• Chernihiv Professional Construction Lyceum of the Chernihiv Regional Council
• Chernihiv Higher Vocational School of Household Services
• National University 'Chernihiv Polytechnic'

Key business partners supporting the project include:

• Forward Tex
• Chernihiv Automobile Plant
• Nasha Bulochka
• PET Technologies
• BUD-ASPECT
• North Industrial Group
• SOLAR
• Elegant
• KLARI
• HelloWorld
• COLLAR Company

As of October 5th, Chernihiv reported 843 job vacancies, with 33 openings in light industry and 10 in the energy sector. Since the start of the year, light industry employers have submitted 179 positions to the Chernihiv Regional Employment Center, including:

• 87 seamstresses
• 14 sales and supply managers
• 9 cutters and tailors
• 7 production site supervisors and managers

Meanwhile, the energy sector has listed 173 vacancies, featuring:

• 33 boiler operators
• 32 gas system controllers
• 12 electrical repair technicians
• 8 maintenance and repair locksmiths

The project is specifically targeted at youth, students, women, internally displaced persons, veterans, and job seekers. Participation is completely free, with interested candidates required to complete an application form. More details about the initiative are available on its social media pages.

InterUAction4Labour represents a significant opportunity to enhance professional skills and improve competitiveness in Chernihiv’s local labor market. This aligns with ongoing efforts to modernize vocational education and address regional economic challenges.

The launch of InterUAction4Labour highlights the critical need to tailor educational programs to today’s labor market demands, potentially driving positive economic growth within the region.