On 10 December, the Kryvyi Rih Vocational Transport and Metallurgy Lyceum launched its new technology space “3D-House” — a modern STEM environment created within the project “KRYTSIA: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion,” implemented by LuxDev, Proman and the Business Development Fund, with funding by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
In recent years, the lyceum has seen a rapid increase in students’ interest in automation, robotics, programming and 3D technologies. However, the existing equipment no longer met modern requirements: it was outdated and offered limited opportunities for practical learning. This slowed students’ progress and significantly reduced the practical component of education. The creation of “3D-House” directly responds to these needs, providing access to the technologies shaping today’s engineering and industrial processes in Kryvbas — and opening a pathway to modern technical professions.
The technology space enables students to work “from idea to prototype,” using a full cycle of modern technologies:
- professional 3D printers and scanners;
- Arduino and Raspberry Pi for creating intelligent electronic devices;
- modern computers for CAD modelling;
- tools for soldering, construction and engineering assembly;
- the ability to produce real mechanical and robotic prototypes.
This environment closely replicates real engineering practice, making learning practical, integrated and motivating.
“3D-House” brings together educational, project-based and extracurricular activities. Technical clubs, interdisciplinary workshops, masterclasses, internal competitions and hackathons will take place here. Each year, the space will support 350 learners, teachers, senior school students and lyceum partners.
“For our lyceum, ‘3D-House’ is a real breakthrough. Students now work with the equipment used by modern engineers. It increases motivation, broadens horizons and opens the way to prestigious technical professions,” said Anna Bulhakova, Acting Deputy Director for Academic Affairs.
“3D-House” will also become a platform for cooperation with local businesses and IT companies — hosting workshops, prototype testing, solution demonstrations and meetings with potential employers. This will help students better understand labour market requirements, while companies gain opportunities to identify and support future specialists.
“3D-House” is the third technology space created under the KRYTSIA project in Kryvyi Rih. Previously, the creative space “Art Landing” Creative Space and the technology space for the “Technologies” course were launched.
KRYTSIA continues strengthening a modern educational ecosystem that develops young people’s technical skills, creativity, engineering thinking and readiness for the professions of the future.
