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From a first-year student to an experienced electrician, these stories show how Solidarity Fund PL’s grant support under Skills4Recovery strengthens vocational pathways across Ukraine.
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.
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.
After being discharged from military service, Serhii retrained as an agricultural drone operator through Skills4Recovery, gaining practical skills for employment and potential self-employment.
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.
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 share a passion for machinery and a dream of running their farm. Through training under Skills4Recovery, they gained skills in vehicle repair.
After leaving military service, Serhii completed vocational training as a drone operator under Skills4Recovery and began preparing for work in the agricultural technology sector.