The Non-governmental organization “Union of Russian’ TVET Principals” is a nationwide public organization uniting over 2,500 principals of colleges, technical schools, and other TVET institutions from 88 regions of the country. The Union brings together state and private colleges, as well as colleges affiliated with universities.
The structure of the Union includes 88 regional branches, the League of Private Colleges, and the League of University-affiliated Colleges.
Established in 1998, the Union operates on the principles of voluntariness and self-governance and actively cooperates with federal and regional authorities, employers, public associations, and the media. The mission of the Union is to promote the development of the secondary vocational education system in Russia through professionalism, partnership, and proactivity of principals. The Union participates in legislative activities and is a member of expert councils under the Ministry of Education and other agencies. A key focus area is strengthening social partnership with employers, businesses, and public organizations.
The Union organizes the competitions “Leader of TVET Russia” and “College Brand” to identify and disseminate successful practices.
The Union fosters a community of active principals and conducts forums and training programs for college principals.
Development of International Cooperation
International cooperation holds an important place in the activities of the Union of Russian’ TVET Principals.
The Union actively develops partnerships with professional education associations. Among the Union’s international partners are:
- Russian-Chinese Educational Union
- Russian-Chinese Union of Professional Education
- Republican Institute of Professional Education (Republic of Belarus)
- European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (EFVET)
- Professional education associations of CIS countries and BRICS
This cooperation aims at experience exchange, implementation of advanced educational technologies, and improving the quality of workforce training demanded in the international labor market.
Main Directions of International Cooperation
- Organizing and conducting international seminars and conferences for TVET leaders to exchange best practices in vocational education.
- Implementing joint educational projects and academic mobility programs for students and teachers.
- Participating in international forums and competitions aimed at enhancing the prestige and quality of TVET.
- Developing partnerships with educational organizations of CIS countries, BRICS, and other regional associations.
- Signing cooperation agreements with foreign organizations to expand opportunities for experience exchange and joint initiatives.
Practical Significance and Prospects
International cooperation enables the Union of Russian’ TVET Principals to introduce innovative teaching methods, develop project-based learning, and cultivate students’ skills aligned with global standards. This contributes to training competitive specialists capable of working in the global economy.
A key priority remains supporting the state policy of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, aimed at developing the TVET system as a crucial element of the country’s personnel policy. The Union actively participates in shaping and developing a high-quality cadre of TVET leaders and educators, strengthening a unified professional educational space in Russia.
Invitation to Cooperation
The Union of Russian’ TVET Principals is open to new international partnerships and initiatives. We invite educational institutions, professional associations, employers, and experts from various countries to collaborate on projects, exchange experiences, and develop innovative workforce training programs.
Together, we can improve the quality of secondary vocational education, expand academic mobility horizons, and strengthen the positions of Russian colleges and technical schools on the global educational stage.
If you are interested in cooperation or would like to receive additional information, please contact us at:
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