Teachers in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara`s public schools received training on integrating digital technologies into the educational process on July 11, 2022. The training was held within the framework of the "iHubs4Schools - Accelerating Digital Innovation in Schools through Regional Innovation Hubs and a Whole-School Mentoring Model" project of the European Union research and innovation program "Horizon 2020".

Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University announces admission to Vocational Training Programs: Financial Services (Level III, Modular), Accounting (Level V, Modular), Information Technology Support (Level III, Modular), Forestry (Level IV, Modular), Gardening ( IV level, modular) and Library Work (IV level, modular). Registration for vocational education programs will begin on May 2, 2022 and end on August 22, 2022. Tuition for vocational education programs is fully funded by the state.

The Council granting the right to implement vocational training/vocational retraining programs of the National Center for the Development of the Quality of Education of Georgia granted Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University the right to implement the vocational training program "Laboratory Health and Safety". The objective of the implementation of the program is to enhance the competences of professionals in the field of the laboratory service and support their employment through development of continuing vocational education in the field of “Laboratory Health and Safety” on the basis of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Health Care of BSU.

Inga Kiltava, the founder of "Ajara Nursing Association" and the head nurse of Batumi Referral Hospital, gave first aid training to the staff of BSU vocational programs’ management and continuing education center and the students of vocational education. The mentioned trainings are held annually for the center`s staff and vocational students.

On June 21-23, the conference "Ecosystem of Skills and the New Stage of Reform" was held for state and private vocational educational institutions, organized by the Professional Skills Agency. The purpose of the conference was to introduce the new stage of the ongoing reform in vocational education to the representatives of public and private colleges, to emphasize their role and importance in this process, and to share information about the supporting measures of Agency. Within the framework of the conference, a discussion was held between the parties, the participants talked about the current issues at the reform stage, discussed future steps and shared their opinions. The representatives of the agency and international organizations heard the needs and recommendations of vocational educational institutions. Madonna Mikeladze, Director of BSU vocational program management and continuing education center, participated in the event.