On June 9, the Bosch Junior Academy—a modern educational and innovation hub focused on automotive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair—opened in Chernihiv, according to a statement from the press office of Robert Bosch Ltd. to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
The new educational facility is operating on the premises of the Chernihiv Higher Vocational School. Investments in the material and technical infrastructure of the Bosch Junior Academy project in Ukraine have exceeded EUR 100,000 at this stage. Students will train using state-of-the-art Bosch diagnostic equipment, which is used in leading auto service centers worldwide, and the training process is designed to closely mimic the working conditions of a modern auto service center.
This project was implemented in partnership between the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (Enabel) and Bosch in Ukraine, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration.
“For us, this project is an attempt to create a new model of cooperation between the government, business, and vocational education. We want to explore how the private sector can be integrated into the training of specialists so that educational programs align with the real needs of the labor market. “Bosch was one of the first private companies to offer its assistance to Ukraine, and today we are continuing this cooperation by creating real opportunities for professional development and employment for young people,” noted Dirk Depre, Director of Enabel in Ukraine.
According to Sergey Baranovsky, CEO of Robert Bosch Ltd., the opening of the Bosch Junior Academy in Chernihiv is an important step that underscores the company’s strategic vision for the development of vocational education in Ukraine.
The company noted that the first Bosch Junior Academy opened in Boryspil at the end of 2025. In 2026, the company, together with the Enabel agency, is continuing to expand its network of educational and innovation hubs: in addition to the newly opened academy in Chernihiv, preparations are underway to open another learning space in the city, and work is underway to launch the Bosch Junior Academy in Brovary.
These projects are part of Bosch’s long-term strategy aimed at supporting vocational education, developing the industry community, and strengthening the human capital of the Ukrainian labor market. Upon completion of the training, program participants receive internationally recognized certificates and qualifications that are accepted by the Bosch Service network in various countries around the world. The partnership with the Bosch Auto Service network opens up opportunities for students to complete internships and secure future employment: according to the latest survey, over 30% of interns have successfully found jobs within the network.
The Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (Enabel) supports Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction, and European integration. In cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science, Enabel supports the transformation of institutions in 12 regions into Centers of Professional Excellence. In the target regions of the BE-Relieve program—the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions—the agency is also investing in the development of Junior Academy hubs, construction of shelters, and innovative training and retraining programs for specialists.
Bosch in Ukraine is one of the leading suppliers of solutions for the automotive industry, the auto parts market, power tools, heating, air conditioning, and hot water supply systems, energy-efficient technologies, security systems, industrial solutions, and home appliances.
