Nicosia: Minister of Education, Athena Michaelidou, announced that this year, for the first time, the Technical High School will operate on a pilot basis. “The Technical High School is being implemented for the first time in our educational system this year, on a pilot basis. We are moving forward in practice, with the strengthening of Technical and Vocational Education in our country,” she stated in a post on ‘X’.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Minister Michaelidou emphasized that the initiative aims to introduce students to technical professions. The purpose of the Technical High School, she explained, is to provide timely familiarisation with technical professions and new technologies.
She further elaborated that students will be offered opportunities to acquire practical knowledge and develop life and training skills. These skills will be beneficial for students in the future, regardless of their subsequent academic or professional paths.