Within the framework of the Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia (MAVETA) project, on April 1, 5th-10th grade students from Tashir community and neighboring settlements visited Stepanavan State Agricultural College, where they were introduced to the MAVETA project and the dual learning format.
During the visit, the students had the opportunity to discover the dual learning model, learn about the professions available at the college, and discuss professions that are in high demand in the region’s labor market.
The students also visited the college greenhouse, learning about the process of growing and caring for crops. College instructors and private sector employers presented the details of organizing a farm.
The MAVETA project would like to thank Elina Balasanyan, founder of the “ArTa – We Are the Colors of Tashir” youth center, who supported the organization of the meeting, bringing together more than 30 students. Teachers and employers kindly answered the students’ questions and provided advice on agricultural professions.
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).