Innovative works of vocational education institutions were displayed on a festival for start-up Entrepreneurs – “Entrepreneurial space 2018.” Students of vocational colleges - “Modus” and “Mermisi” presented their products created primarily in Pub lab.
Owing to the invitation sent by the Ministry of Education of Portugal, Mikheil Chkhenkeli along with the ministers of education from various countries, in conjunction with leaders of Teachers Unions and education experts, participates in the Educational Ministerial in Lisbon.
On the World Down Syndrome Day, the Association of Down Syndrome of Georgia organized a conference titled "What do I add to my workplace", which was dedicated to the challenges of employing people with Down syndrome.
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili and Deputy Minister of Corrections and Probation - Zviad Mikhanashvili signed a memorandum that will carry out joint programs for rehabilitation and re-socialization of convicts. Namely, convicts placed in penitentiary establishments will still have the opportunity to master their chosen vocation and receive employment after serving their respective sentences.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with the UNICEF representative Laila Gad in Georgia to discuss the existing cooperation between the two parties in conjunction with scheduling various joint projects in the field of education and science .
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia hosted a meeting of the Inclusive Education consulting group. The purpose of the group is to address the current situation in the inclusive education, analyze the existing challenges in the system and create joint agreements for the future activities. The members of the consulting group are representatives of governmental, non-governmental and international organizations.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli – the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a meeting with the winners of the 2017 Shota Rustaveli Georgian National Science Foundation competition.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the newly built public school in village Tvaladi, situated in Kaspi municipality. The entire construction process was carried out by the Education and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency. As a result, 120 Tvaladi students are now equipped with the latest technology, high-standard gym, an outdoor playground, infirmary, and a library. The new building complies with the latest standards of a modern European school.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli continues to conduct the cycle of meetings - "Listen to the students". This time, the Minister met with senior students of Kaspi public schools.
A concluding review regarding the new vocational education legislation was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
On the base of Telavi State University, the very first higher vocational college of agriculture and tourism management will be launched. The minister of Education and Science of Georgia, The minister of Agriculture, the governor of Kakheti region and members of the Georgian parliament, visited Telavi State University in order to discuss the possibility of introducing renewed vocational programs, in conjunction with arranging relevant modern infrastructure. The guests visited all the renovated sites, including, academic study rooms, laboratories and practical workshops.
The First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili and the Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia - Janos Herman, opened a concluding event regarding the results of the grant projects, implemented in the fields of employment and vocational education development.