Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery
Equipping people in Ukraine with skills to rebuild lives, careers, and the country
13,800 people
benefited from training, modernised equipment, and improved teaching
More than 1,400
teachers, school managers, and recruiters trained in inclusion, digitalisation, and school management
Education for Veterans
platform, launched with 1,620 educational opportunities
Around 1,500 units
of modern equipment transferred to training providers
Skills mapping
conducted in construction, transport and logistics, agriculture, and service sectors, helping to align training with labour-market needs
News
Inclusive vocational education project launched in Ukraine under Skills4Recovery
On 16 December 2025, the online launch of the project “Inclusive VET: Improving Training for Veterans and Persons with Disabilities” took place under the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery.
Ukraine Presents the Employment Strategy 2030: A Roadmap for an Inclusive and Resilient Labour Market
A public event titled “The Future of Ukraine’s Labour Market. Employment Strategy 2030” marked the finalisation of work on Ukraine’s Employment Strategy for the period up to 2030, along with the Operational Action Plan for its implementation in 2026–2028.
VET Providers Across Ukraine Meet to Explore Ukraine’s New Vocational Education Law
On 3 December 2025, 48 vocational education and training (VET) providers from across Ukraine took part in a full-day workshop in Kyiv dedicated to the implementation of the new Law on Vocational Education.
6th International Forum “Human Capital: In the Focus of Transformations”
On 25 November, the VI International Forum “Human Capital: In Focus of Transformations” gathered over 300 on-site participants, nearly 4,000 online viewers and 39 speakers.
Results of HR Boost Project: Inclusive Tools and Real Change for Ukrainian Companies
On 24 November 2025, Kyiv hosted the National HR Conference 2025 — the concluding event of the nationwide project “HR Boost for Better Employment: Enhancing HR Practices for Inclusive Employment of Skilled Workforce”, implemented within the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery.
Skills4Recovery and EBRD train construction workforce for Ukraine’s recovery
The Skills4Recovery and the EBRD, in partnership with the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine, launched a pilot to train qualified construction workers.
Skills4Recovery expands donor support for Ukraine’s recovery and European future
The second Annual Conference of the Multi Donor Initiative (MDI) Skills4Recovery — “Workforce Development for Ukraine’s Path to the EU” — took place in Kyiv.
Skills4Recovery held regional dialogue in Mykolaiv
On 2 September 2025, the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery held a regional meeting in Mykolaiv with representatives of local authorities, VET providers, businesses, and the veteran community.
Project to Modernise Vocational Training Presented in Burshtyn
A new project to modernise vocational training was presented in Burshtyn under the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery. The Initiative will update curricula and equip students with modern skills.
How Digital Solutions Are Changing Employment in Ukraine
The “State Employment Service” mobile app, developed with support from the German Government, helps Ukrainians find jobs in today’s challenging labour market.
Lviv Region Trains Specialists for Modernised Economy
The project of the Chervonohrad Professional Mining and Construction Lyceum has become one of the winners of the grant competition of the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery.
How Short-Term Training Helps Ukrainians Rebuild Their Lives
To help Ukrainians gain high-quality skills in short supply on the labour market, the Skills4Recovery offers flexible short-term courses for adults. More than 2,500 people have already been retrained.
HR Marathon Held in Kyiv
In Kyiv, a three-day training and innovation course for managers and HR specialists was held under the Skills4Recovery. Participants included HR professionals from Kyiv, Odesa, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions.
Skills4Recovery Launches Project for Rapid Reskilling and Employment
The project “From Class to Work” offers new opportunities for quick requalification and upskilling for veterans, people with special needs, women, and other groups.
“Education for Veterans” Platform Offers 1,600+ Opportunities
Skills4Recovery supports veterans’ reintegration through a comprehensive approach — from strategy to the “Education for Veterans” platform.
Launch of Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery
The EU, Poland, and Estonia have joined an ongoing programme of the German Government to enhance training opportunities for young people and adults in Ukraine.
Success stories
Systemic VET in Action: Stories of Skills4Recovery Beneficiaries
These stories show how systemic support for vocational education translates into tangible change for individuals, communities and the national economy.
Olha Ostapenko: Breaking Stereotypes in the Auto Repair Industry
Olha Ostapenko refused to let stereotypes define her path. Inspired by her grandfather’s passion for cars, she trained as an auto locksmith and is now working towards opening her repair shop.
Volodymyr Leha: From Veteran to Professional Welder
After returning from military service, Volodymyr sought a fresh start. By joining an electric and gas welding course, he found a career that will contribute to Ukraine’s recovery.
Vladyslav Motrenko: Professional Growth Through Agri-Drones
After rehabilitation, Vladyslav began looking for a profession that would allow him to move forward. Training as an agricultural drone operator became a real step towards returning to professional life.
Serhii Rymarchuk: New Profession as Foundation for Moving Forward
After being discharged from military service, Serhii retrained as an agricultural drone operator through Skills4Recovery, gaining practical skills for employment and potential self-employment.
Serhii Parkhomenko: From Military Service to Agricultural Technologies
After leaving military service, Serhii completed vocational training as a drone operator under Skills4Recovery and began preparing for work in the agricultural technology sector.
Roman and Oleksandr Senchenko: Certified Skills, Bigger Dreams
Brothers Senchenko turned their father’s welding craft into a growing enterprise. By completing a short electric and gas welding course, they gained new skills and took the family trade to the next level.
Mykola Rachynskyi: New Profession as Path to Recovery
After sustaining severe injuries during his military service, Mykola joined vocational training, retrained as an electrician, and gained the opportunity to return to active employment.
Liubov and Dmytro Kotsur: Turning Skills into a Family Business
Liubov and Dmytro share a passion for machinery and a dream of running their farm. Through training under Skills4Recovery, they gained skills in vehicle repair.
About
Skills4Recovery
The Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery equips Ukraine with the skilled workforce it urgently needs for recovery and future development. The war has left many companies without enough qualified staff, while thousands of people — women, displaced persons, veterans, older workers and young people — have lost their jobs or need new skills to start again.
Skills4Recovery responds to both challenges. It helps vocational schools and training centres improve their teaching and equipment in cooperation with businesses. At the same time, it supports people from different backgrounds to retrain, gain new professions, and find stable work.
By meeting the needs of both employers and individuals, the initiative reduces skill shortages, ensures that no one is left behind, and contributes directly to Ukraine’s economic recovery and integration with the European Union.
Skills4Recovery is jointly co-financed by the European Union, Germany, Poland, Estonia and Denmark. It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Solidarity Fund PL (SFPL). It runs from 2023 to 2026 and covers all regions of Ukraine.
Our activities
Five key areas to strengthen vocational education and training in Ukraine
1.
Strengthening VET providers
We help VET providers become more autonomous and cooperate with businesses to deliver training that meets labour-market needs. The focus is on activation and inclusion — displaced people, persons with disabilities, veterans, and women. Digital learning is advanced through teacher training, mentoring, and modern equipment.
2.
Expanding vocational training opportunities
We support the development of modern short-, medium- and long- term programmes for new professions and the adaptation of existing ones. VET providers are opening their doors to adults who want to retrain or gain new skills, especially those most affected by the war.
3.
Facilitating career paths and employment
We make it easier to move from school to training and from training to real jobs. Employment services are being revitalised and digitalised, with better guidance and support for those who need it most.
4.
Improving VET policy development
We work with decision-makers to design clear qualification strategies and sectoral roadmaps. Experience from training providers and employers on inclusion, digitalisation and work-based training feeds directly into reforms such as the new VET Law, Ukraine’s Employment Strategy, and EU integration commitments.
5.
Scaling up proven approaches
We replicate what works. Successful models are expanded through peer-to-peer exchanges, online seminars, and communication campaigns, showing how skills development drives Ukraine’s recovery and strengthens its economy.
Regions & providers
Tools & resources
Analytical Report: State of Autonomy of VET Providers in Ukraine
A comprehensive analysis was conducted of the current state of autonomy of VET providers in Ukraine, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in the context of labour shortages, economic recovery, and regional development. The study is based on a survey of 37 VET providers from 16 regions and the city of Kyiv and covers managerial, financial, and pedagogical autonomy, as well as autonomy in partnerships and service provision.
Employment Strategy 2030
The 2030 Employment Strategy is a roadmap designed to make Ukraine's labour market more modern, flexible, and open to all. It aims to create new jobs, support the unemployed, develop skills, and integrate internally displaced persons and Ukrainians returning home. Implementing the Strategy will help strengthen economic recovery and provide people with more opportunities for decent work.
Inclusive Tools for HR
Inclusive HR approaches enhance the resilience, adaptability and social responsibility of organisations.
Developed under the HR Boost for Better Employment project, the guide “Inclusion in Action” and online video course summarise current practices in inclusive employment and provide practical tools for transforming HR approaches — with a focus on adaptation, development, training and the inclusion of employees from vulnerable groups.
Strategy for Transition and Integration of Ukrainian Veterans into Education and Workforce
The strategy was developed by the NGO Ukrainian Marketing Association under the Skills4Recovery programme, involving a wide range of organizations and experts. It has been endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, and its provisions have been incorporated into the National Strategy for the Development of Inclusive Education until 2029.
“Education for Veterans” Platform
The “Education for Veterans” platform, developed at the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, offers over 1,620 educational opportunities — from short courses to full study programmes. Designed to meet labour market needs, it features a catalogue of formal and non-formal training, forecasts of in-demand professions through 2027, and an inclusive interface adapted for people with visual impairments. Each programme also includes information on accessibility options for students with special needs.
Partners
Donors
Political partners
Implementation agencies
