Swisscontact has joined forces with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Geberit Trading LLC and Sika Ukraine LLC to transform vocational education and training (VET) in Ukraine. With additional support from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the EdUP initiative addresses the profound impact the war has had on the country’s economy and on its education system. EdUP restores the infrastructure of VET schools in the frontline regions and builds underground shelters for learning and to seek refuge. The initiative also establishes a truly dual education model that involves the private sector in the development and delivery of technical training in six construction professions that are crucial for the reconstruction of Ukraine. As part of this, EdUP a) introduces international education standards and b) capacitates local training centres across Ukraine to c) implement novel teaching models and innovative technologies. The training models respond to the demand of the private sector, who faces a chronic workforce shortage in the market, and integrate women, war veterans, internally displaced people, and individuals with special needs into the labour market. As a result, the future workforce in Ukraine is equipped with essential skills to advance the recovery of the country and benefits from greater employment opportunities.