2025 (April 1- September 14)

The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia is actively working to strengthen the role of vocational education in the country's economic development and to ensure it responds effectively to the evolving demands of the labor market. To achieve this goal, funding for vocational education is increasing annually. Significant progress is being made in modernizing college infrastructure and providing up-to-date equipment that meets current industry standards. At the same time, the Ministry is focused on creating a sustainable, innovative and inclusive vocational education system. As a result of implemented interventions, public interest in vocational education has significantly increased in recent years.

Significant work has been carried out to expand the geographical network of vocational education, and a number of colleges have started functioning in new locations.

In 2025, work on the integration of vocational education at the level of full general education continued. Specifically, 64 public general education institutions across the country gained the right to implement integrated vocational educational programs in seven fields: Computer Networks and Systems, Front-End Development, Graphic Design, Garden Design, Administrative Services, Photography, and Hotel Services. In order to ensure high-quality delivery of integrated programs, training of teachers and administrative staff is actively underway. 

In 2025, amendments were approved in the Law on General Education and the Law on Vocational Education. According to the amendments, upon completion of an integrated vocational educational program (a secondary vocational educational program with integrated learning outcomes of the secondary level of general education), two documents will be issued: a document certifying secondary vocational education - diploma and a document certifying full general education.

Moreover, strengthening public schools to implement vocational training and retraining programs continued as well. As of today, 11 public schools in different regions of Georgia have gained the right to implement vocational training and retraining programs. The initiative will contribute to increasing access to vocational education for the rural population, including adults.

The process of revision and development of new qualifications with the involvement of the private sector continued. As of today, up to 80 VET qualifications in various fields have already been developed. By the end of 2025, qualifications will be updated in all economic sectors.

Promoting private sector involvement in the vocational education system is one of the main directions of vocational education policy. 

In accordance with the Vocational Education Strategy 2024-2030, to support persons with disabilities and special educational needs, efforts have been ongoing to develop the regulation for inclusive vocational education.

2024

In 2024, Vocational Education Strategy 2024-2030 was approved, which reflects local and international trends in the development of vocational education and aims to establish a sustainable, innovative and inclusive vocational education system.

 To promote the career and personal development of vocational students and potential students, the Strategy for Professional Orientation, Counseling and Career Guidance in Formal Education 2024-2030 was approved.

In addition, new regulations for distance learning in vocational education were approved, which allowed vocational institutions, for the first time, to offer components of vocational programs to vet students and trainees remotely, and in some cases, to deliver entire vocational training or retraining programs fully online.

To promote the professional development of VET teachers, policy documents and legal acts regulating the TVET teacher profession were approved.

In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the reform, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia regularly surveys VET graduates (Tracer Study). According to a tracer study conducted in 2024, the employment rate of 2023 graduates for long-term qualification programs is 79%.

The development of the adult education system continued with state funding, which supported the introduction of diverse programs, ensured sustainable financing, promoted services, and established new flexible procedures. 

2023

Since 2023, the effective mechanism of public-private partnership has been introduced. More opportunities have emerged for the private sector, enabling them to be involved in college management. New initiative envisages the introduction of participatory management models of vocational educational institutions and thereby bringing business into the skills ecosystem. 

In June 2023, the regulations for developing and approving the occupational standard, educational standards and modules were approved. As a result of the adoption of the mentioned regulations, revision and development of new qualifications in accordance with the labor market needs began. The main direction of the methodology is that the private sector has the leading role in this process. 

To strengthen international partnerships, align with best global practices, and promote student mobility in vocational education, regulations for joint and exchange programs were approved. The development of the adult education system continued with state funding, which supported the introduction of diverse programs, ensured sustainable financing, promoted services, and established new flexible procedures.