Public-Private Partnership in Vocational Education

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the company "Nikora Trade". The document was signed by First Deputy Minister Ketevan Natriashvili and company Executive Director Davit Urushadze.

The cooperation formalized by the memorandum provides for the implementation of work-based dual education programs for vocational students in the service sector on the basis of the company; the mobilization of the environment and resources necessary for practical training at the company; and the involvement of company representatives in events planned by the Ministry or colleges in the field of vocational education. In addition, top graduates will have the opportunity to be employed by the company.

Public-private partnership is a key component of the vocational education reform, serving the development of vocational education, supplying the labor market with qualified personnel, and increasing employment rates.