More than 600 youth explore Centers of Excellence
Over 600 students took part in the "Dual Education Day," an event held simultaneously at the Center of Excellence in Transport in Chișinău and the Center of Excellence in Viticulture and Winemaking in Stăuceni.
Young people from Chisinau and the districts of Ialoveni, Straseni, Dubasari, and Anenii Noi learned how dual education integrates studies with practical experience, providing real employment opportunities after graduation.
During the event, students engaged directly with representatives from 18 vocational and technical education institutions, observed practical demonstrations, and discussed with partner economic agents.
At the same time, students learned about the educational opportunities available for the 2026 admissions cycle, as well as opportunities for practical training and employment, according to Cătălin Țurcanu, the head of Dual Education at the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).
“For MEC, dual education has become a priority because it has proven to be effective. Specifically, when we refer to effectiveness, we are talking about an employability rate of over 60 percent, which demonstrates its success,” stated Cătălin Țurcanu.
“I chose dual education for the profession of electrician-installer for lighting networks because 30 percent of the studies are conducted in the classroom, while the remaining 70 percent take place in companies. More is understood and learned through practice than through theory. I am very satisfied with my choice, as it offers an attractive salary,” said Iulian Zaltur, a student at Vocational School No. 7 in Chișinău.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Education and Research, with support from the project "Strong Enterprises and Municipalities for Moldova." This project is implemented by GIZ Moldova and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Government of Switzerland.
We remind you that over 12,000 budgeted places will be available in vocational education for the next academic year. Additionally, the number of spots designated for dual education has increased by more than 500 compared to the previous year. This supply is driven by demand, as more teenagers are choosing to pursue a profession after graduating from gymnasium.
