The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova (CCI of the RM) plays a crucial role in promoting and developing dual education in the country. It serves as a bridge between technical vocational education institutions, businesses, and development partners, facilitating collaborations and implementing educational projects to prepare a skilled future workforce.
Sergiu Harea, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova, explains the priorities for 2024: “The priorities of the CCI for 2024 are to support and develop the business environment in Moldova. In different business areas such as the executive training sector, industry, or services. In this regard, an important thing is the preparation of executives for local companies.”
By facilitating dialogue and cooperation, the CCI contributes to the development of dual education programs that respond to the real needs of the labor market. In this way, students benefit from practical training directly in companies, and entrepreneurs ensure their future employees are well-trained.
A significant aspect of the CCI’s role in dual education is financial support to participating companies. The CCI offers grants and funding to help companies acquire modern equipment and create effective learning environments for students. In collaboration with external partners, the CCI has provided 22 grants to local companies, totaling € 400 thousand, supporting the development of the necessary infrastructure for dual education. Each entrepreneur’s project proposal included co-financing at least 5% of the financial support requested.
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Igor Cheptine, Administrative Director of Magnetic Components SRL, highlights the project’s significance for the company’s sustainable future: “We proudly applied for this project because creating a sustainable future is vital to us. To achieve this, we must educate the next generation of specialists.”
To ensure the success of dual education programs, the CCI organizes training sessions for members of the economic units’ compliance committees and master trainers. This approach trains teachers and specialists to deliver quality education, preparing students for the demands of the modern labor market.
Balan Dumitru, a master instructor at “Cahulpan,” explains the benefits of participating in the program: “I applied for the program in 2023 and won nearly 17 thousand euros. With this amount, we purchased electrical equipment, protective gear for labor safety, and electric tools for screwing and drilling.”
Dual education offers many advantages for students, including practical experience in the real sector, work placements during their studies, remuneration from the establishment, vocational training in areas in demand by employers, and nationally and internationally recognized qualifications. Statistics show that two-thirds of graduates are employed immediately after graduation.
Galina Pogonets, Dual Education Coordinator at “INTER GP GRUP” SRL, says: “This type of dual education offers young people the possibility to secure a well-paid job in the Republic of Moldova. The professional skills acquired in enterprises are much more useful and approved in practice.”
More than 460 students are working in the 22 economic units that received funding this year, demonstrating this program’s success and positive impact on the community and the local economy.