Call for peers - establishment of a center for retraining and specialised training
In the context of an upcoming interregional peer review for the Verkhnodniprovsk City Council (Ukraine), we are looking for experts in vocational education, retraining and upskilling, technical equipment planning, and public-private cooperation. Due to current travel restrictions, the peer review will likely take place online. Alternatively, it may be hosted by an organisation outside of Ukraine. Final arrangements will be made in consultation with selected peers.
Our peer review will support the Verkhnodniprovsk City Council, located in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. The community of 37,000 inhabitants is home to more than 150 small and 12 medium-sized enterprises in sectors such as mechanical engineering, metalworking, refrigeration, agriculture, and trade. Despite this industrial base, local businesses face a pressing challenge: a shortage of skilled workers.
There is currently no vocational education institution in the community to train the next generation of welders, CNC operators, refrigeration engineers, or machine workers. Educational institutions in the area also lack the scientific equipment necessary to provide students with high-quality technical training. This skills gap has forced companies to hire unqualified staff, resulting in increased costs and reduced competitiveness.
To address this, the community plans to establish a centre for retraining and specialised training. This initiative aims to provide tailored vocational training for both young people and adult learners, strengthen local economic development, and ensure that enterprises can count on a skilled workforce for the future.
Join us to bring you experience!
We are currently identifying potential peers who can share inspiring practices and provide targeted recommendations.
Do you have knowledge on one or more of the above policy challenges? Please complete our short questionnaire (5 minutes) to be selected as peer!
What to expect
Selected peers will participate in a 1.5-day peer review meeting, either online or in person, to co-develop practical solutions to the challenges presented. If travel is involved, Interreg Europe covers associated costs.
In total, peers should plan for up to 3 working days:
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1 day for preparation and follow-up
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2 full days for peer review meetings and stakeholder discussions
Our team will brief and support you throughout the process.
Why participate as a peer?
You’ll meet the regional policy makers and local stakeholders to further analyse their challenges and elaborate concrete recommendations for policy action jointly with them in a peer-learning format fully moderated by the Policy Learning Platform.
- Contribute to meaningful change: Your expertise can help implement effective strategies.
- Enhance your skills: Engage in a two-way learning exchange, gaining insights into the practices and policies of other regions.
- Network with experts: Join a group of talented peers and expand your professional network.
Travel and accommodation costs are covered by Interreg Europe.
Contact us
For more information on our peer review service, please visit Interreg Europe Peer Review. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
We look forward to your participation and collaboration. Join us for an enriching and impactful experience!