Forum «Future Skills 2025»

On November 18, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University held a forum «Skills of the Future 2025» in a mixed format. The event was part of the events dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the university and brought together representatives of educational institutions, experts, employers, and education seekers.

The forum was dedicated to discussing trends in the development of competencies that will determine professional success in the coming years. Participants focused on key topics important for the educational community and the labor market of Ukraine.

During the opening of the forum, the following delivered welcoming remarks:
– Viktor Hreshta — Rector of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University
– Yuliia Hryshyna — Head of the Subcommittee on Higher Education of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Education, Science and Innovations
– Mykola Trofymenko — Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine
– Yurii Balanyuk — Head of the National Qualifications Agency
– Nataliya Alyushyna — Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service

The forum consisted of two parts: a plenary session and a discussion platform.

The plenary session of the forum brought together leading national experts who shared their vision for transforming the education system, qualifications, and developing the skills necessary for professional success in the future.

Among the speakers of the plenary part:
– Nataliia Alyushyna — Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service
– Yurii Balanyuk — Head of the National Qualifications Agency
– Volodymyr Bakhrushyn — Head of the Academic Council of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, Coordinator of the Higher Education Sector of the National Research and Development Agency of Ukraine, Member of the National Team of Experts on Higher Education Reform
– Ruslan Kulikovsky — Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and University Development Prospects

During their speeches, the speakers outlined key challenges of the labor market, current areas of competence development, the role of universities in the formation of professional qualifications, and the importance of integrating international experience. The plenary session set the strategic tone for the entire forum, becoming a platform for professional dialogue and the formation of a common vision for the development of future skills in Ukraine.

The panel discussion provided a space for open dialogue between representatives of the university, employers, vocational education and industry. Participants discussed how an updated system of professional qualifications can meet the current challenges of the labor market and the needs of the society of the future.

The following took part in the discussion:
– Ruslan Kulikovsky — Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Issues of University Development Prospects
– Yurii Torba — Deputy Director for Science of JSC «Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Design Bureau «Progress»» named after O. G. Ivchenko
– Vitaliy Khrol — Director for Human Resources of JSC «MOTOR SICH»
– Iryna Kostenko — Deputy Director for Educational Work of Zaporizhzhia Technological Vocational College «Motor Builder»
– Ruslan Koshelyuk — Acting Director of Zaporizhzhia Electrotechnical Vocational College
– Andriy Liush — Deputy Director for Educational and Production Work of the Pre-School «Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic Center of Vocational and Technical Education»

The participants jointly outlined a vision of the future of the vocational education system, focusing on the need for flexible, adaptive and modern approaches to the formation of qualifications. The discussion touched on key issues: the role of the new law «On Vocational Education», the readiness of educational institutions to assign professional qualifications, the expected competencies of the future, digitalization and the impact of artificial intelligence on the training of specialists, as well as the formation of partnerships between business and education. The panel discussion became an important part of the forum, as it allowed to unite different sectors – education, industry and state institutions – to develop common approaches to the development of human capital and the creation of a national ecosystem of qualifications that meets the requirements of the new knowledge economy.

The forum is organized with the support of: the National Qualifications Agency and the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service.

A sincere thank you to all speakers, moderators, organizers, participants, and online viewers!
Together we are creating the education of the future — sustainable, open, and partnership-based!

Video recordings of the sessions will be posted on YouTube soon: https://www.youtube.com/@nuzp_official

? Photos from the event can be found at the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rL33RKoZMDNjrJOeYGwIYAz9KiPC5sCz