Shota Rustaveli State University of Batumi took part in the student festival of vocational schools. The representatives of BSU vocational programs management and continuous education center presented vocational educational programs of the university to the visitors in the exhibition space of the festival. Applicants had the opportunity to get acquainted with the practical side of teaching vocational programs on the spot. The event was aimed at promoting vocational education programs among young people and sharing experiences. The festival was held by the vocational training center of the Batumi State Maritime Academy with the support of the European Union.

Organized by the Center for Management of Vocational Programs and Continuing Education of BSU, a 2-day training was held for vocational education teachers on the topic "Teaching and Assessment in Vocational Education". The training was preceded by a survey of vocational teachers` needs. The first day of the training was devoted to such important issues as: peculiarities of vocational education, pedagogy, importance of motivation and effective communication, etc. The second day was about teaching-learning methods in vocational education. The training was aimed at developing the pedagogical skills of vocational education teachers and improving the quality of the educational process.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, within the framework of the "Green and Agro Scholarships" program, awarded a scholarship to Shukri Kutubidze, a student of the vocational education program "Horticulture" of BSU. 32 agricultural students from 6 universities and 14 vocational schools of Georgia were awarded with 500, 1000 and 1500 GEL scholarships. The "Green and Agro Scholarships" program, which is implemented by the Environmental Information and Education Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, will encourage the promotion of environmental and agrarian deficit professions and excellent students. Within the program, students have the opportunity to get practical experience in relevant agencies.

Within the framework of the 16-day campaign against violence against women, the project "Violence against women" is being implemented, organized by Batumi Shota Rustveli State University vocational students and civil education teacher Irakli Mikeladze, whose goal is to raise awareness about women`s rights. Within the project, a meeting for vocational students was arranged by Giorgi Charkviani, the representative of the Batumi office of the Public Defender, and Tsiala Katamidze, the project manager of the non-governmental organization "Green Sector".

The students of the 9th grade of Batumi N1 public school visited the Vocational Program Management and Continuous Education Center of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The staff of the center introduced the students to the vocational educational programs of BSU, the opportunities and advantages of obtaining vocational education. After the meeting, the students inspected the material and technical base of the Vocational Program Management and Continuous Education Center.