Denmark Expands International Support
At the second annual Skills4Recovery conference in Kyiv (September 2025), Denmark officially joined the coalition of donors supporting the initiative to retrain Ukrainians for reconstruction and economic recovery.
📌 With Denmark’s accession, the project is expanding into a nationwide program, covering all regions of Ukraine.
Michael Paulo, Director of Skills4Recovery at GIZ, emphasized:
“More Ukrainians will acquire the skills needed to rebuild their lives and the economy.”
Danish Ambassador Ole Egberg Mikkelsen added that Denmark’s participation aims to strengthen the labor market, create decent jobs, and ensure Ukraine’s European future.
About Skills4Recovery
The program focuses on training and retraining Ukrainians in key economic sectors:
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construction
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transport
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agriculture
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manufacturing
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services
It is funded by the EU, Germany, Poland, Estonia and Denmark and implemented by GIZ (Germany) and Solidarity Fund PL (Poland).
⏳ Duration: until June 2026.
🌍 Coverage: all regions of Ukraine.
Results Achieved So Far
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2,500+ people retrained (target: ~5,800 by 2026).
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70 vocational institutions received modern equipment & staff training.
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100 HR departments trained to integrate women, veterans & vulnerable groups.
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A new Employment Strategy was adopted with government support.
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The Education for Veterans platform expanded to 1,620 courses.
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150 specialists trained for regulated professions recognized in the EU.
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An Education Committee was formed to unite government, schools, and business.
Why It Matters for Ukraine
Skills4Recovery addresses one of Ukraine’s biggest challenges: rebuilding human capital in wartime and post-war conditions. By providing retraining opportunities and supporting vulnerable groups, the initiative contributes directly to:
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sustainable economic growth
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strengthening of the labor market
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Ukraine’s integration into the EU skills framework
