Enabel and Bosch Ukraine signed a memorandum to launch the Bosch Junior Academy project. The Academy’s mission is to help align Ukrainian vocational education with present-day labour market demands by demonstrating an effective model of collaboration between business and vocational schools.

With support from Enabel, Bosch will train vocational instructors to work with diagnostic equipment and software. VET schools, on their end, will establish modern laboratories for training and retraining specialists in automotive electronic systems diagnostics.

 Bosch Junior Academy programme kicked off with 18 practical trainers from Chernihiv, Boryspil, and Skvyra, who will pass on their newly acquired knowledge to their students.

According to Bosch in Ukraine, demand for qualified automotive mechanics remains consistently high. Survey results from Bosch Auto Service indicate that most service stations are ready to collaborate with vocational schools, and over 30% of interns from the network transition into permanent roles.

"Enabel implements projects with a focus on long-term change, so it is important for us that students not only acquire practical skills but also gain a deeper understanding of their field," shares Dirk Deprez, Enabel Country Director. "Training according to Bosch standards and gaining hands-on experience within the Bosch Auto Service network is exactly the kind of opportunity we are glad to offer to Ukrainian vocational schools."

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