A ceremonial graduation event for the 2024–2025 graduates of the TSU Vocational Education Centre was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. At the event, the Rector of TSU, Academician Jaba Samushia, addressed 467 graduates and wished them success:

“Work and learning are the forces that give a person the greatest energy, shape them into a professional, and create their true value. I want you to clearly understand one thing — the greatest patriots of our country are professionals. You are already participants in this important mission. It is equally important to love the walls where you received your education. This is Tbilisi State University. You have a special mission, as you are members of this great family and an integral part of it.”

Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, Baia Kvitsiani, spoke about the importance of vocational education for the country and addressed the graduates:

“You are ambassadors; you are to promote vocational education in our country and overcome the existing stigma. We truly need your support in this effort. This is a day of new opportunities, the beginning of the future. Georgia hopes that people like you will bring economic stability and development to the country.”

The event was attended by Vice-Rector Kakhaber Cheishvili, Head of the TSU Vocational Education Center Levan Tsikaridze, as well as heads of vocational programs and teachers.

“I graduated from the TSU Vocational Education Centre programme ‘Event Organization.’ Although it was not easy to manage this challenge alongside my bachelor’s studies and work, I believe it was one of the best decisions I have made in my career development path. I chose to study here because this place combines quality education, practicality, and modern approaches. It was important for me that the learning process was not based solely on theory — I was looking for a space where I could develop real work skills. That is why I chose to study at the TSU Vocational Education Center,” said graduate Mariam Khmiadashvili.

Current students of the “Event Planning” programme also participated in planning and implementing the graduation ceremony. They applied in practice the theoretical knowledge they had acquired during their studies.

In 2024–2025, the TSU Vocational Education Centre has 467 graduates

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Vocational educational programmes at TSU have been implemented since 2007. Since 2019, the TSU Vocational Education Centre has been responsible for administering these programs. All vocational programs at TSU are fully (100%) funded by the state.

Currently, around 500 students are enrolled in 18 vocational programme in Tbilisi and Kutaisi. Students include individuals of various ages and professions who wish to acquire a new qualification.

In 2025, the TSU Vocational Education Centre admitted students in Tbilisi and Kutaisi to the following programmes: Accounting, Early Childhood Education, Customs Operations, Event Planning, Office Administration, Finance Services, Library Studies, Freight Forwarding, Warehouse Operations, Nursing Education, and Front-End Development.