BRIDGING THE QUALIFICATION GAPS: SETTING UP QUALIFICATION CENTRES IN UKRAINE

This study explores the regulatory basis and applied aspects of qualification centers in Ukraine, focusing on their role recognizing professional qualifications addressing gaps. The establishment is grounded Ukrainian legislation, with main responsibility awarding through validation non-formal informal learning based occupational standards. center accreditation process overseen by National Qualifications Agency, aiming to introduce effective mechanisms for assigning realizing individuals' right lifelong education. faced delays due Russian invasion, but as June 2023, 27 are operational, either or declaration. These cover a total 132 qualifications, 1,218 certificates have been issued so far. Challenges include financial sustainability, capacity-building, ensuring recognition obtained other countries. important links post-war recovery efforts facilitating reintegration, reskilling, economic reconstruction, social cohesion.