On September 9, 2026, an official Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in Lviv between the Vocational (Vocational-Technical) Education Institution "Lviv Vocational College of Modeling and Restaurant Business" and the Ukrainian School of Hospitality "Ukrainian Horeca School" (LLC "Professional Training School"). This milestone establishes a strong foundation for a long-term strategic partnership focused on modernizing hospitality training and empowering young professionals.
The official document was signed by institutional leaders — Nataliia Overko, Director of Lviv Vocational College of Modeling and Restaurant Business, and Mykhailo Sheveliuk, Director of Ukrainian Horeca School.
Hands-On Experience as the Core of Modern Education
The primary objective of the partnership is to unite efforts in implementing state policies in the hotel and restaurant industry, fostering applied innovation, and educating a new generation of skilled professionals.
Students remain at the center of this initiative. The memorandum is designed to immerse learners in real-world hospitality business operations throughout their academic journey. By partnering with Ukrainian Horeca School, the college aligns its training programs with current market requirements, ensuring graduates enter the labor market with competitive, industry-tested skills.
Key Areas of Strategic Cooperation
The memorandum outlines a comprehensive roadmap across several strategic priorities:
1. Professional Competency Development: Implementing modern training methods to cultivate hands-on skills, premium guest-service standards, culinary expertise, and operational mindset.
2. Joint Industry Events: Hosting collaborative communication platforms, including expert roundtables, business forums, guest lectures by hospitality leaders, workshops, and videoconferences.
3. Career Growth & Employment Pathways: Launching targeted information initiatives regarding available job openings, real internship placements, and structured mentoring to assist students with seamless entry into top hospitality establishments.
4. Promoting Hospitality Careers: Fostering a positive reputation for vocational education and elevating the prestige of HoReCa professions across Ukraine.
Long-Term Vision for the Future
The signed agreement is designed with a sustainable perspective, remaining in effect through December 31, 2030. This timeframe allows both institutions to execute not only individual events, but also comprehensive, multi-year developmental projects.
All joint initiatives will follow the core principles of mutual trust, equal partnership, legal integrity, and reciprocal benefit.
"The modern hospitality market demands specialists who possess not just academic foundations, but also up-to-date service culture and real industry insights. Joining forces with Ukrainian Horeca School represents a decisive step toward preparing a dynamic new generation of Ukrainian restaurateurs and hoteliers," the college leadership emphasized.
The upcoming schedule of workshops, guest masterclasses, and practical projects will be published soon on the college’s official communication channels.
