Throughout the selection process, 17 young
people were chosen to participate in the professional short-term training program
for pharmacists in Zugdidi.

The students will undergo a total of 200 hours
of training. While the theory will be taught at the public college “Zugdidi
Academy,” the practical session will be implemented in cooperation with municipal
pharmacies. Afterward, a paid three-month internship follows, which will improve
their employability and options.

The pharmacists’ program is implemented as part
of the EU-funded project “EU4Youth – Enhancing Youth Education, Employment and Participation
in Conflict-affected Areas in Georgia and Ukraine.” The initiative aims to
widen education, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for internally
displaced persons and conflict-affected youth and encourages their significant
participation in the community. In Georgia, it is implemented by the Danish
Refugee Council (DRC) and the Education Development and Employment Center
(EDEC).