Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia visited Mermisi College, got acquainted with the registration process and inquired how the college is preparing for the vocational student selection process and the start of the new academic year. 

According to Tamar Kitiashvili, the process of selecting vocational students will start on August 23, which will be conducted by the vocational education institutions themselves in a remote format. In line with the new enrolment rule and the new concept of student selection, colleges will use a variety of student selection methods based on the specifics of the programs, such as: motivational interviews, creative and special tours, practical case analysis, and more. As for the national testing, which only applies to fifth-level professional programs, the National Center for Assessment and Examinations will be conducted in line with all safety rules from September. 

According to the Deputy Minister, for the new academic year, sanitary-hygienic norms will be observed in all vocational education institutions operating throughout Georgia and a safe environment will be created for practical and theoretical training. 

Mermisi College is one of the leading vocational education institutions in Georgia with modern infrastructure and the latest equipment and technical base. The college has an accessible learning environment for people with disabilities. FABLAB Industrial Innovation Laboratory is functioning for the realization of students' innovative ideas and projects. 

Those wishing to study at the college at any age can master the various vocational programs: 

- Culinary; 

- Confectionery; 

- Restaurant services; 

- Hotel services; 

- Hair & Beauty services; 

- Sewing production; 

- Artistic wood processing; 

- Enamel work; 

- Artistic weaving; 

- Information technology support; 

- Electricity; 

- Flooring and tile works; 

- Engine repair;

- Repair of the carriageway; 

- Accounting; 

- Office work. 

In addition, those wishing to obtain vocational education can also choose integrated programs in web technologies and restaurant services, in addition to mastering the profession, receive a full general education and a diploma equal to the certificate.

Please note that registration for professional programs will end today, August 20. To register, visit the website: https://vet.emis.ge/#/