23 Aug
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The workshop on “Piloting Dual Education in the VET colleges” was organized

On August 21-22, the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO together with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) organized a workshop on “Piloting Dual Education in VET colleges” in the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project.

Directors of 6 vocational colleges involved in the MAVETA project and relevant specialists and representatives of Private Sector partner organizations participated in the workshop.

The aim of the workshop was to introduce the informational, methodological and logistical bases necessary for the organization of dual education, legislative changes and legal documents developed within the framework of the above-mentioned project.

During the workshop, the experts of the “The Private Sector Development and Technical Vocational Education and Training in South Caucasus” (PSD TVET) Programme of GIZ presented the templet of Dual Training Diaries necessary for conducting the student’s practical trainings, as well as the standard forms of the different contracts necessary for employer-educational institution-student cooperation.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

18 Aug
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The job fair was organized in the city of Goris, Syunik Region

On August 18, the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO, in cooperation with the Goris Municipality of Syunik region and the Goris territorial center of the unified social service, organized a “Job Fair” in the Goris city of Syunik region.

The “Job Fair” was organized within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project with the aim to bring the agricultural field employers and job seekers to a single platform.

More than 15 private companies participating in the fair exhibited their products and presented to job seekers the available vacancies, the development perspective of their companies and the skills required by them. The job seekers filled out resume forms for further cooperation.

During the “Job Fair”, a training on “Career Planning and Development of Necessary Skills” and a demonstration of practical activities typical to agricultural professions were also organized. The aim of the training was to introduce the participants to the current challenges people faced while applying for a job. They received information how to be competitive in the labor market and plan the path to their career.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

18 Aug
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Training on “Fundraising: how to develop competitive project proposals and to attract financial resources”

On August 16–17, the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO organized a training on “Fundraising: how to develop competitive project proposals and to attract financial resources” for teachers of the partner colleges of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) Project.

The purpose of the training was to build the capacity of the VET institutions’ representatives on fundraising and the attraction of financial resources.

Representatives of VET institutions from Yerevan and the regions of Lori, Syunik, Tavush, and Armavir participated in the training.

During the training, the participants got acquainted with grant funding and development project opportunities, and through theoretical discussions and practical exercises, they improved their skills to apply for various funds in the future.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

 The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

18 Aug
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“ArtCheese” cheese tasting room was opened in Yelpin settlement of Vayots Dzor region

On August 16th , the opening ceremony of the “ArtCheese” cheese tasting room took place in the Yelpin settlement of Vayots Dzor region, with the support of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project.

The “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” Project is implemented by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Caucasus and Armenian offices (lead implementer) and “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO, with the financial support of the Swiss Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Representatives of local self-government bodies, the Armenian Tourism Federation and inbound tour operators  attended the opening ceremony.

After cutting the red ribbon, welcoming speeches were delivered by  Alla Ghazaryan, the representative of the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO and  the Project Coordinator the “Living Landscapes of Armenia for Market Development”, Davit Sargsyan, the deputy governor of Vayots Dzor, Husik Sahakyan, the head of Areni community, and Artur Nazaryan, the head of the “Yerpin” agricultural cooperative.

In the opening speech, the Deputy Governor of Vayots Dzor Region Davit Sargsyan and Areni community leader Husik Sahakyan highlighted the importance of similar initiatives from community development perspective and assured that this place will soon bring more tourists, will make both Yerpin settlement and the products of the “Yerpin” agricultural cooperative popular.

The support provided to “Yerpin” Agricultural Cooperative for the construction of the “ArtCheese” cheese tasting room within the framework of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project aims to contribute to income generation for local people by providing input and supply to tourism, hospitality and related sectors.

14 Aug
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Training on “Presentation of gender-sensitive approaches in agricultural professions”

On August 14, “Strategic Development Agency” NGO organized a training on “Presentation of gender-sensitive approaches in agricultural professions” for teachers of the partner colleges of “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project.
The aim of the training was to discuss with teachers the involvement of women in agricultural professions, the problems related to the women’s motivation increase to get the agricultural professions and the importance of gender-sensitive approaches in the teaching process of agricultural professions.

Teachers from VET institutions of Lori, Syunik, Tavush and Armavir marzes of RA and Yerevan participated in the training. During the training, the participants discovered the new trends in agriculture 4.0, the role of women in the agricultural field and the share of women’s involvement in the labor market.

During the training, the participants were divided into 4 working groups to discuss the necessary steps for the involvement of women in agricultural professions and the changes to be made by VET institutions. The training was held in an atmosphere of active discussion.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

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