Future technologies to be studied in south Moldova; new vocational college to soon start working in Comrat

A new college, built in Comrat with the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), might start its activities in the new academic year. At the same time, alongside the administrative block, a dormitory for students will also be constructed.

The vocational college in the city of Comrat, which is already 90-per cent complete, is equipped with state-of-the-art workshops for training and modern classrooms. Young people will study information technology, as well as electrical and electronic technologies.

So far, Turkish partners have ensured the construction of the college building, and to continue investing in equipping the institution, a Protocol between the governments of Moldova and Turkey regarding cooperation in the field of technical vocational education was needed, which was ratified in Parliament.

According to the document, the Education and Research Ministry (MEC) will provide the college with state-funded admission places and will ensure its functionality. It is anticipated that about 60 students will be enrolled annually through the State Order, with the cost per student being about 30,000 lei per year.

Deputy Secretary General of MEC Ludmila Pavlov said that the college director would be appointed by the Moldovan side, under the legislation, and a co-director will be appointed by the Turkish side.

“The sides agreed that a leadership committee will be created, where two representatives from each party, including a representative of the Gagauz autonomy, will be delegated,” the official informed.

All assets and properties of the college will be transferred to the property of  Moldova’s government.

According to deputy Larisa Novac, implementing the provisions of the Protocol will contribute to preparing qualified personnel for the country's economy and will aid in the internationalization of vocational education.

“According to another draft law, registered in Parliament, young specialists employed for the first time, including college graduates, will benefit from a state salary supplement for one year. The language of study will be Romanian and some subjects, with the agreement of the parties, will be taught in Gagauz, Turkish or English,” said Larisa Novac.

Previously, Turkey has also provided financial support for the modernization of the Moldovan-Turkish Theoretical Lyceum “S. Demirel” from Congaz.

Since independence, over 500 projects have been implemented in Moldova with the support of the Ankara government.