A significant milestone has been reached under the MAVETA Project as the first cohort of students specializing in Agricultural Mechanization successfully completed their final practical examination by performing professional tasks in a real working environment.
This was far more than a conventional examination. It provided students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and practical skills acquired throughout their studies in authentic workplace conditions. During the assessment, they showcased their competencies in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, addressing technical challenges, and carrying out professional tasks – demonstrating their readiness to enter today’s labour market.
One of MAVETA’s core objectives is to ensure that vocational education is closely aligned with the realities of the workplace. Conducting final assessments in real production environments is a key element of this approach, helping bridge the gap between education and employment.
This important achievement marks not only the successful completion of the students’ educational journey, but also the beginning of their professional careers as skilled, competent, and labour market-ready specialists who will contribute to the future development of Armenia’s agricultural sector.
Congratulations to our first graduates! We wish them continued professional success, new achievements, and a rewarding career ahead.
The MAVETA project is financed by a broad coalition of international and local organisations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Austrian Development Agency and the Government of Armenia.
The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).