Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a professions promotion event was held on July 21 at the ArTa Youth Organization Center in the Tashir community.
Lilit Beglaryan, VET Consultant for the MAVETA project, presented the project’s objectives, current activities, the benefits of pursuing careers in agriculture, and the potential of dual education in Armenia.
Participants watched an educational episode on veterinary medicine, which was followed by a discussion with Artur Titanyan, an experienced veterinarian and project partner.
During the Q&A session, the discussion highlighted the importance of training in high-demand professions and the development of practical, hands-on skills.
Kamo Jilavyan, Career Guidance Officer at Stepanavan State Agricultural College, introduced the college’s academic programs, particularly its dual education offerings that integrate classroom instruction with practical experience.
The event also featured a discussion on regional labor market opportunities. Arman Sakanyan, a poultry farming specialist and practicing farmer, shared insights into the field and led a live demonstration course, actively engaging participants.
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).