A new vocational college "Mermisi" will open in Sanzona

Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Dmitri Shashkin and Tbilisi Mayor Gigi Ugulava visited the territory in Sanzona where the construction of the new vocational college "Mermisi" is commencing. The symbolic demolition of the old building using special machinery was carried out by the Mayor of the capital himself.

The increased demand of the population for vocational education has brought the need to increase the number of educational institutions to the forefront. Today, the foundation for the construction of yet another new vocational college was laid on David Guramishvili Avenue.

Construction of the new college will be completed by September 2012 and will offer interested individuals the first 3 levels of vocational educational programs. The college will be equipped with a modern material and technical base and appropriate inventory. The college yard will be improved, and workshops will be built. The college will be staffed with qualified personnel, who will be selected through a competition.

The vocational college will meet the demands of the labor market and offer applicants specialties in the fields of services, tourism, and construction. The college will implement the following programs recognized as priorities by the state: Food Product Ecological Control Specialist; Mason; Tiler-Finisher; Plasterer; Electrician; Painter; Carpenter; Undercarriage Technician; Engine Repairman; Garment Specialist; Refrigeration Equipment Technician; Felt Artisan; Welder; Furniture Maker; Cook.

Vocational education represents a state priority; accordingly, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is implementing significant reforms in terms of the development of vocational education and is committed to improving and rehabilitating the material and technical base of colleges, as well as developing human resources.