Owing to the funding of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, a full renovation is underway at the Telavi Vocational College - "Prestige".
Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Maia Tskitishvili, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia and local government officials inspected the construction process of public schools and the innovative center in Sighnaghi and Gurjaani municipalities and visited Bodbe St. Nino Convent.
Georgian Handball Federation has won the right to host two large-scale international tournaments. In 2021, Georgia will host the European Under-17 Women’s Championship, whereas in 2022, our country will have the honor to host the Under-18 Women’s World Championship.
With regards to the opening of domestic tourism in the country, owing to the decision of the Interagency Coordinating Council, museums and museum-reserves will gradually open to the public from June 20; The process will be carried out in accordance with the established rules and regulations.
A new textbook on Road Construction, was published for vocational education students and teachers.
Zurab Zhvania State Administration School announced an online registration of students on June 16. A platform has been created specifically on the school's official website, where any interested individual will be able to enroll. Before introducing the online registration option, the applicants had to come to specific training centers and fill out a special registration form in person.
Owing to initiative of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the process of implementing "Minecraft Education Edition" as a pilot in schools is underway. The project, which is being introduced in partnership with Microsoft Georgia, as well as with an active involvement of Mindworks Education, aims to integrate Minecraft Education Edition at schools under the new school model’s first phase.
June 14 marks the Day of Protection of the Rights of individuals with Disabilities in Georgia. On this occasion, the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili visited the Vocational College "Spektri", and met with students with special educational needs and personally got acquainted with the educational programs and tools available.
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an online meeting with Natia Khuntua, the founder of the Atinati Charitable Foundation. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibilities of implementing joint projects in the field of education and culture.
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli attended a presentation, held by the National Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, and addressed the public.
The campaign "Vocational Education for Businesses after Covid-19" with the private sector continues. The Deputy Minister of Education, Tamar Kitiashvili, held an online meeting with the President of the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Giorgi Pertaia, and with representatives of other interested stakeholders.
From June 13, on every weekend, TV school offers new opportunities to its students. Owing to the enormous support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the British Council, a BBC English language course “Word on the Street” will start airing for the duration of five weeks on TV School. The BBC English course has been successfully broadcasted in Hong Kong, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey and so forth. Georgian students will have their summer holidays to help improve their English language prowess.
In order to restore the creative activities in art and corresponding culture organizations in the country, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia in cooperation with Ministry of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs, have developed general recommendations to tackle the new COVID-19 crisis.