The Council of Employers and Entrepreneurs of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University is a platform for developing partnerships between the university, business and the entrepreneurial community, as well as supporting initiatives in the areas of education, employment and innovative development of the region.

On September 23, 2025, the first meeting of the Council was held at the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, aimed at establishing effective cooperation between the university, employers and entrepreneurs on issues of dual education, employment and career development of graduates, as well as the implementation of joint research in solving current business problems.

The meeting was opened by the rector of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, Viktor Greshta. Our goal is to unite the efforts of the university, business and employers into a powerful partnership. We strive for cooperation to become an effective platform for real change, capable of quickly responding to market challenges, creating innovative solutions for business, supporting and implementing new trends in higher education, and contributing to the formation of a competitive graduate.

The following made presentations:

Alena Stadnik, Head of the Department of Prospective Development, Licensing, Accreditation, and Quality of Education, emphasized the importance of cooperation between education and business with the motto: “Whoever invests in education invests in their own success.”

Olexander Kaplienko, coordinator of dual education, presented the strategy for implementing the dual form of education at enterprises region.

Ruslan Kulikovsky, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work, spoke about the development of human capital and increasing the attractiveness of graduates for employers.

Maria Pavlenko, Head of the Project Department, outlined opportunities for interaction between business and science within the Council.

Maryna Zinchenko, Head of the Center for Promoting Employment of Students and Graduates, identified broad opportunities for professional development of students and partnerships with employers.

Snizhanna Vychuzhanina, Head of the Department of Student Research, emphasized the importance of support startup movement and shaping students’ worldview regarding the attractiveness of regional enterprises.

The participants of the meeting emphasized that close cooperation between the university, business and the community will ensure the training of highly qualified specialists, the development of the economic potential of the region and the creation of a stable future for Zaporizhia and the region.