New Opportunities for Veterans: Education and Support
Where to find new opportunities for growth, how to acquire useful skills for starting a business, and where to turn for support - this information is provided by the Ukrainian Veteran Fund in its latest collection.
During the martial law period, military personnel and combatants are exempt from paying interest on loans. How to take advantage of this benefit — details from lawyers of the Ukrainian Veteran Fund.
EPAM invites Ukrainian veterans to a unique program that will help master a new IT profession and gain the necessary skills for career advancement.
The training will start in October 2024 (registration is open until the group is filled). The number of participants: up to 50 people. Language of instruction: Ukrainian. The program is free at all stages, and classes will be held online three times a week (lectures, practical sessions, task discussions, and Q&A). Details and registration.
The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have launched an educational series “Grants for Veterans”. This series explains how veterans and their families can receive grants for starting or developing their businesses. In 11 episodes of 10-15 minutes, KSE experts discuss the features of the most popular grant programs: requirements for participants, potential grant amounts, how many people need to be employed, whether funds need to be returned, how to form a business idea and write a business plan, and how to prepare for interviews at the Employment Center. You can watch it via this link.
Superhumans is assembling a veterans' orchestra with prosthetics to once again demonstrate to the world how strong and talented Ukrainians are, even in dark times. They invite veterans with prosthetics and civilian musicians who lost limbs due to the war but have returned to playing any musical instrument after successful prosthesis and rehabilitation. Details.
In difficult situations, contact the crisis support hotline for veterans and their families. If you need legal assistance — consult with the lawyers of the Ukrainian Veteran Fund. For your convenience, a separate platform has been created to connect with psychologists and lawyers. On this platform, you will find: the phone number of the 24/7 crisis support hotline, information about support groups; a feedback form for free legal consultations — leave your questions, and the lawyers will get back to you. Link to the platform.