New methodologies for training qualified labour force
Three Model Centres in Kyiv, Zaporizhia, Cherkasy and 13 model firms in other Ukrainian cities were established under the auspices of the TRANSFORM program. The program is administered by the Federal Ministry of Economy (Berlin) and the MES (Kyiv), with the active support from Academy of Economics of Dr. Pann and Partners (Leipzig) and Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft (CDG). The schools and the centres offer a training course in “commerce”. Vinnytsia interregional higher vocational school is one of the institutions that participate in the program, through its “The Pearl of Podillia” model firm.
The final event is a model fair “The Pearl of Podillia” where the students select a trademark, develop documentation, and hold various related events. This kind of learning provides the opportunity for the on-the-job training. One of the main objectives of the fair is to present interesting and successful companies from Vinnytsia Oblast.
March 13, 2009 the students presented the following trademarks: “Keramik”, “MED”, “Torchyn”, “Karavan”, “Roshen”, “Vinnytsia Khlib”, “Sandora”, “Levada”.
The jury evaluated the business style, communication techniques, the design of the show displays, and the communicative skills of the fair participants. The prizes were awarded in the following categories: “The Best Business-Lady”, “Young Entrepreneur”, “The Master of Business”, “The Manager of the Year”, “The Champion of Creativity”, “Ukrainian Trademark”, “High quality service and efficient development of the consumer market”, “Efficient Management”, “Champion of the “The Pearl of Podillia”, “Business Reputation”, Business Style”, “Business Traditions”, “Business Innovations”, “Innovations and Traditions”.
The annual fair gives the students the opportunity to implement new ideas, to work in a team, to show leadership qualities, and to develop the responsibility.
Opening the Fair
The Fair participants
Prize presentation ceremony