The charitable project Reskilling Ukraine has successfully trained over 200 women to become bus and truck drivers. Reported by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. Through the “OnTrack” and “BusDrive” programs, 228 participants have completed their training, including:
- 188 women have qualified as truck drivers (category C);
- 40 women have become bus drivers (category D).
By the end of 2024, the project aims to train over 300 women.
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Who Can Participate in the Training?
Women aged 18 and older with a valid driver’s license and driving experience are eligible to participate in the program.
Financial Aspects
The training is free of charge and consists of an online theoretical course and practical sessions held in the Kyiv or Ternopil regions. Expenses for training, accommodation, and meals for participants are covered by the Reskilling Ukraine project.
About the Project
Reskilling Ukraine is implemented by the Swedish non-profit organization Beredskapslyftet in partnership with Scania Ukraine, with informational support from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
More information can be found at: https://cutt.ly/0eOmKXnh.
This initiative not only helps women acquire new professional skills but also promotes gender equality in the driving profession in Ukraine.
