The project titled "Industry Skills Center in the field of Logistics based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki" is being implemented as part of the competition "Establishment and support of the operation of 120 industry skills centers (BCUs), implementing the concept of centers of vocational excellence (CoVEs)," contract number KPO/23/1/BCU/U/0014 – partnership agreement No. WPK.032.10.2023.
The Faculty of Organization and Management of the Lodz University of Technology is a partner in the project titled "Industry Skills Center in the field of Logistics based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki."
The Faculty of Organization and Management of the Lodz University of Technology, as a partner in the project "Industry Skills Center in the field of Logistics based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki," will participate in this 12 million PLN initiative, focused on establishing the Industry Skills Center – a new educational institution in the Grodzisk Mazowiecki education system.
The funds allocated for the project, which were received by the Grodzisk County Office – the body overseeing the vocational school (Technical and High School Complex No. 2 in Grodzisk Mazowiecki), were granted within the framework of the competition "Establishment and support of 120 industry skills centers (BCUs), implementing the concept of centers of vocational excellence (CoVEs)." The competition is financed by the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO).
The new institution aims to provide workforce training for the modern economy, in close collaboration with businesses selected through a competition and a Higher Education Institution. The initiative will be carried out in partnership with: the Employers’ Association LODZistics – Logistics Business Network of Central Poland, Central Communication Port Sp. z o.o., Welcome Airport Services Sp. z o.o., and the Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management.
At the Industry Skills Center, both young people and adults will be able to expand their professional skills, as well as acquire new skills and experiences to retrain and secure new employment. The activities of the Industry Skills Center in logistics will not only include educational and training activities but will also support collaboration between schools, universities, and employers, as well as other innovative, developmental, and advisory actions.
The institution will be located at 48 Żyrardowska Street, in the new wing of the Vocational Education Center building, which will be specially constructed for the needs of the Center. The planned opening of the Industry Skills Center in logistics in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is scheduled for January 1, 2025.
On January 5, 2024, the first meeting of the Project Management Team took place in Grodzisk Mazowiecki.
In the photo from left: Justyna Lenart (LODZistics), Małgorzata Michalak (Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management), Marek Sekieta (LODZistics/Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management), Katarzyna Gostańska (CPK), Ewa Szadkowska (Grodzisk County), Krzysztof Fintzel (Łódź Regional Development Agency), Krzysztof Filipiak (Deputy Grodzisk County), Adam Owczarek (LODZistics), Monika Szczechowicz (Grodzisk County), Anna Kowalska (Grodzisk County), Monika Papuga (Grodzisk County), Sebastian Wilkowiecki (LODZistics), Monika Mizerska-Froń (Grodzisk County), Marek Skrzyński (LODZistics), Anna Franke (CPK), Andrzej Chojnacki (Director of ZSTiL in Grodzisk Maz.), Małgorzata Skalska (Welcome Airport Services), Iwona Kulikowska (ZSTiL in Grodzisk Maz.).
You can read the article titled "Nowe centrum kształcące logistyków" from Życie Uczelni on the Lodz University of Technology website by following this link: Nowe centrum kształcące logistyków.
The first works related to the construction of the Industry Skills Center in Grodzisk Mazowiecki have started. The project is financed under the competition "Establishment and support of the operation of 120 industry skills centers (BCUs), implementing the concept of centers of vocational excellence (CoVEs)," contract number KPO/23/1/BCU/U/0014 – partnership agreement No. WPK.032.10.2023.
In Grodzisk Mazowiecki, construction work has started on the Industry Skills Center on the plot at 48 Żyrardowska Street. The designed building will be functionally connected to the existing building housing the Technical and High School Complex No. 2. The new wing will consist of two parts with complementary functions. The first part of the building will be for social, office, and educational purposes. The second part will be a warehouse space where training and practical sessions will be held.
In addition to the building, the project includes the construction of paved parking spaces for passenger cars, paved walkways and driveways to the building, as well as the remaining internal and external infrastructure, creating a comprehensive technical and operational facility.
As of today, foundation works have been completed, including insulation, an elevator shaft has been erected up to the first floor, the foundation for floors has been laid, and the structural walls of the ground floor, along with reinforced concrete columns and beams, have been completed. Works on formwork and reinforcement of the ceiling are also ongoing.
According to the investment schedule, the construction works are expected to be completed by the end of November this year. However, the contractor – Kontur Budownictwo – reports that, due to favorable weather conditions, they plan to accelerate the completion of construction to the end of October this year.
The investment is financed through the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO).
