ArmInfo. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia (MECS) will support the training of personnel for the light industry. This was stated in a statement by the ministry, citing a memorandum of understanding and cooperation signed between MESCS and Alex Textile.
Specifically, the memorandum covers the training of professional personnel in the textile and clothing industries and fashion technologies.
The parties will jointly invest in the Yerevan State College of Light Industry, which will be aimed at improving the quality of vocational education and training in the textile and clothing industries, as well as fashion technologies, creating the necessary educational and practical environment, improving the qualifications of faculty, and implementing development programs.
During the signing of the memorandum, RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan emphasized the importance of public-private cooperation, noting that the vocational education system is a key component of economic development, and close cooperation will help prepare specialists who meet labor market requirements. Alex Textile CEO Marat Movsisyan stated that the company is ready to assist in the modernization of the college's facilities and participate in organizing work-based learning (dual learning), developing practical training programs, and training specialists. He noted that Alex Textile collaborates with major international companies, and this memorandum of understanding signed with the government creates new opportunities for expanding partnerships. Marat Movsisyan also noted that experienced foreign specialists are willing to come to Armenia and share their knowledge and practical experience with local staff.
