The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has announced the extension of registration for the pilot project called She Drives, aimed at training female bus drivers. The registration deadline has been extended to October 15, 2024.
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About the Project
The project “Expanding the Professional Potential of Women in Passenger Transportation” is a free program designed to develop women’s professional skills and facilitate their employment in this field. This is a unique opportunity to realize one’s potential in a profession where women currently make up less than 1% in the passenger transportation sector in Ukraine.
Who Can Participate?
The project is open to women aged 21 to 65 who:
- Reside in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, as well as in the city of Kyiv.
- Hold a driver’s license of categories “B,” “C,” “CE,” “D1,” and have a driving experience of at least 3 years.
- Are willing to learn both online and offline.
- Wish to retrain and work as bus drivers after completing their training.
Benefits of Participation
Participation in the project includes:
- Free training for women aspiring to become bus drivers.
- Guaranteed employment after successful completion of the training, adhering to modern standards for women’s rights.
- Mentoring support from professionals in the transportation sector to help adapt to the new workplace.
- Professional training in accordance with European standards and reforms in passenger transport in Ukraine.
How to Register?
To participate in the selection, you need to fill out the application form at the following link: https://www.she-drives.com.ua/form.
Currently, 10 partner companies, including municipal enterprises and large transportation companies, are ready to employ graduates of the project and provide them with all necessary conditions for successful integration into the professional sphere.
Project Implementation
The project is being implemented by the non-governmental organization “Institutional Development Foundation” at the initiative of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, in collaboration with UN Women in Ukraine and with financial support from Sweden.
