On May 12, 2026, Noyemberyan State College hosted the “Career Promotion Day” event within the framework of the “Modernization of Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project.
The event presented the MAVETA project, the dual education model, and the newly introduced “Refrigeration Technology” specialization, which will be launched at the college starting in September. The program will be delivered in a modern, technically equipped laboratory, enabling students to acquire practical, industry-oriented knowledge and skills aligned with current labor market demands.
This specialization is particularly important for Tavush Province, where the continued development of the agricultural, food processing, and storage sectors has created a growing demand for qualified and skilled professionals.
The specialization was also introduced by Hovhannes Arabyan. As a young professional who recently graduated from Armavir Regional State College and successfully entered the workforce immediately after graduation, he shared valuable insights into the sector’s career opportunities, the high demand for specialists, and the competitive salaries offered within the industry. His personal success story served as an inspiring example for participating youth.
The discussion also brought together owners and representatives of regional refrigeration enterprises, who expressed their willingness to cooperate with the college, host apprentices, and actively contribute to the implementation of the dual education model. According to the participants, the sector’s sustainable development requires a new generation of qualified specialists equipped with strong practical competencies.
During the event, participants toured the college facilities, explored its educational opportunities, watched an industry-focused film, and visited a private company to gain firsthand exposure to real working environments and daily operations within the sector.
The initiative aims to contribute to the development of competitive professionals and to support sustainable economic growth in Armenia’s regions.
The MAVETA project is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Austrian Development Agency and the Government of Armenia.
The project’s implementing partners are the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH ), Strategic Development Agency NGO and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH-HAFL).