From January 27th to February 4th, Valga Vocational Training Centre is hosting delightful guests from Ukraine - teachers and students from Kamen-Kashirsky Higher Vocational School. They are participating in a vocational skills enhancement and internship program with the aim of improving their professional skills. Additionally, they will be taking part in the prestigious welding competition "Viru Welder 2024," which is scheduled to take place at Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Centre on February 1st-2nd.

From November 6th to 10th, as part of the Erasmus+ project "General Education Teachers and Administrative Staff Competence Enhancement for Mazeikiai Polytechnic School in Educating Students with Special Educational Needs," teachers Angelė Kontenienė and Diana Kostkevičienė from Mažeikiai Polytechnic School will be visiting Valga Vocational Education Centre. The goal of our Lithuanian colleagues is to familiarize themselves with the Estonian vocational education system and the measures for supporting students with special needs in vocational education.

On October 31st, Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Centre hosted the closing seminar of the TREE project. During the seminar, the project results were presented to the students who participated in the project, and a related quiz was organized. Later, at the La Form educational restaurant, an awareness event was held where guests were introduced to the TREE project. The event included discussions on the collaboration within the project and the opportunities to use the project's results and materials in educational activities.

On October 28th, an exciting Hard Enduro motorcycle competition took place, organized by the Carma Motoclub. This year, there was a special event within the competition - the presentation of the TREE project to fellow motor enthusiasts.

The competition brought together 125 participants who tackled challenging terrains and enjoyed an adrenaline-filled ride. Participants showcased their skills and endurance as they competed for top prizes.

Teachers Juri Gerzanitš and Siim Villemson from Valga Vocational Training Centre participated in the third TREE international project seminar, which took place on October 16-17 in Kaunas. During the seminar, the developed and approved project results were presented, and representatives from Lithuanian vocational training institutions also took part.
The TREE project partners were satisfied with the achievements of the team led by Valga Vocational Training Centre in testing and implementing materials in education

Teacher's Day always reminds us of the important role education plays in society. A teacher not only teaches but also continues to learn, ensuring that their knowledge and skills are always the most up-to-date and relevant. Following this philosophy, the teachers of Valgamaa Vocational Training Center, Janika, Kadri, Vidrik, Siim, and Aleksandr, successfully acquired new knowledge about the circular economy and environmental protection within the TREE project and received certificates. Lifelong learning is also relevant for teachers.

Valga County Vocational training Centre

The Valga county Vocational Training Centre provides an excellent learning environment in particular in the field of Logistics with regard to its technological, economic and background combined with history in cooperation of VET institutions, University of Applied Science and the private sector. VKOK offers the proper learning tools, including modern and appropriate adult learning methods and formats, a multicultural working environment and experienced trainers, experts and facilitators.