Building a more inclusive future for vocational education in Ukraine

The project centred on a comprehensive capacity-building programme that combined face-to-face training, supervision, webinars, and practical mentoring. Rather than focusing on theory alone, participants applied inclusive approaches directly within their own VET institutions.

The programme included:

• Train-the-trainer programme: Strengthening the capacity of teachers and school leaders to implement inclusive vocational education and create accessible learning environments.
• Supervision and on-site mentoring: Supporting VET institutions in translating newly acquired knowledge into everyday teaching and institutional practice through reflection, coaching and peer learning.
• Inclusive safety, first aid and psychosocial support: Building competencies to provide inclusive emergency response, psychosocial support and safe learning environments for all learners.
• Veterans in vocational education webinar: Promoting trauma-informed approaches and strengthening the capacity of VET institutions to support veterans in education and training.
• Campaign management and inclusive communication: Strengthening institutional capacity to develop accessible communication materials, conduct inclusive outreach campaigns and engage prospective learners.
• Digital accessibility webinar: Improving knowledge of digital accessibility standards and practical approaches to creating accessible online information and communication.

Together, these activities created a practical learning journey that combined knowledge acquisition, peer learning, mentoring and continuous professional support, ensuring that inclusive approaches could be implemented sustainably within participating institutions.