The facility was created within the framework of the project KRYTSIA: Support for recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, in partnership with Proman and The National Development Institution.
The workshop, covering more than 400 m², functions in Professional College of Construction as a fully equipped training and practice centre where students work with equipment used in modern automotive service stations. It includes several functional areas covering the full cycle of vehicle maintenance — from diagnostics to repair of key systems. The facility is equipped with lifts, a 3D wheel alignment system, diagnostic tools, a tyre service station, and professional tools for working with different vehicle components. Workstations are designed with safety and ergonomics in mind, allowing students to train in conditions that closely reflect real-world automotive service environments.
This approach enables students to gain not only theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience aligned with labour market needs. Access to such a modern facility will help graduates integrate more quickly into the workforce and find employment at local enterprises, particularly in industry and transport.
“It is important that not only students from the city study here, but also those from across the wider raion — this means the project supports the broader community. It is especially valuable that graduates do not face difficulties in finding employment. Young people clearly understand that here they gain not only knowledge, but also practical skills that are truly needed in the labour market,” said Matthias Morgner, Deputy Team Leader of KRYTSIA: Support for the recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion.
The workshop will be available not only to students. It will also host retraining programmes for adults and internally displaced persons, which is especially important in the current context of war. The college is also considering providing services to the local community, combining training with practical experience. Student enrollment is expected to increase by 10–15% next year.
“For our institution, this is an important step forward. We combine the long-standing experience of our instructors with modern equipment, which allows us to train competitive specialists for today’s labour market,” said Valerii Yaremenko, Director of Kryvyi Rih Professional College of Construction.
The opening of the workshop is part of a broader transformation of vocational education in Kryvyi Rih. Within the KRYTSIA project, further plans include the creation of new workshops, technology spaces and STEM laboratories, the modernisation of educational programmes, and the development of entrepreneurial skills among young people. These investments lay the foundation for economic recovery and create conditions for young people to build their future in their home city.
