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.
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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.).
Article in Życie Uczelni No. 167 (in Polish): https://www.zu.p.lodz.pl/nowe-centrum-ksztalcace-logistykow
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).
The Grodzisk County – as the governing body of a vocational education institution (the Complex of Technical and General Secondary Schools No. 2 in Grodzisk Mazowiecki) – has received funding for the project entitled “Sectoral Skills Centre in the Field of Logistics, based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki.”
The project is implemented under the competition “Establishment and Support of 120 Sectoral Skills Centres (SSCs) Implementing the Concept of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs),” financed by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO).
The Centre is located at 48 Żyrardowska Street, in a newly constructed wing of the Vocational Training Centre, which was purpose-built for the needs of the Sectoral Skills Centre.
The official opening of the Sectoral Skills Centre in Logistics based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is scheduled for March 1, 2025.
On December 3, 2024, members of the Project Management Team participated in a study visit organized by the Project Partner – Welcome Airport Services.
After the opening session held at the company’s headquarters at 1 Żwirki i Wigury Street, participants had the opportunity to tour Terminal A at Warsaw Chopin Airport, including the restricted area, apron zone, and baggage sorting facilities.
Following the tour, trainers from Welcome Airport Services – who will soon begin training students at the Sectoral Skills Centre in Grodzisk Mazowiecki – demonstrated the latest VR-based training technologies used in logistics and airport operations.
In the photo, from left to right:
Iwona Kulikowska (ZSTiL in Grodzisk Mazowiecki), Andrzej Chojnacki (ZSTiL in Grodzisk Mazowiecki), Stanisław Firlej (Deputy Starost of Grodzisk County), Monika Mizerska-Froń (Grodzisk County), Ewa Szadkowska (Treasurer of Grodzisk County), Anna Kowalska (Grodzisk County), Małgorzata Skalska (HR Division Director, Welcome Airport Services), Katarzyna Sikora (Director of the EU Projects Office, CPK), Anna Franke (CPK), Dr. Eng. Barbara Galińska (Lodz University of Technology), Krzysztof Chaładyn (CEO, Otimo / Lodzistics).
On March 28, 2025, the ceremonial opening of the Sectoral Skills Centre in the field of logistics took place in Grodzisk Mazowiecki — one of the first such centres established in Poland under the National Recovery Plan. The event was attended by the Minister of Education, Ms. Barbara Nowacka, along with many distinguished guests, including: Member of the Polish Parliament, Ms. Kinga Gajewska; Mazovian Voivode, Mr. Mariusz Frankowski; Mazovian Education Superintendent, Ms. Wioletta Krzyżanowska; and regional assembly councilors Ms. Dorota Stalińska and Mr. Grzegorz Benedykciński.
The ceremony was opened with a speech by the Grodzisk Starost, Mr. Marek Wieżbicki, and was hosted by Ms. Anna Kowalska and Mr. Jacek Kawalec.
The Sectoral Skills Centre in Grodzisk Mazowiecki will enable both young people and adults to expand their professional competences, acquire new qualifications, and retrain in order to find employment. In addition to its educational and training activities, the centre will support cooperation between schools, universities, and employers, as well as conduct innovative, developmental, and advisory initiatives.
This investment is an opportunity not only for students but for the entire region, which can become one of the key centres for logistics education. The centre was established in cooperation with the Lodzistics Employers’ Association – the Logistics Business Network of Central Poland, the Central Communication Port (CPK) Ltd., Welcome Airport Services Ltd., and Lodz University of Technology. The project leader for establishing the SSC in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is Grodzisk County.
On April 8, 2025, the Sectoral Skills Centre in the field of logistics in Grodzisk Mazowiecki hosted participants of the European Commission Advisory Group of Experts meeting on the European Qualifications Framework.
The meeting primarily focused on integrating non-formal education qualifications into systems based on national qualifications frameworks, including ensuring synergy between formal and non-formal education.
During the meeting, Polish experiences in this area were presented, including the introduction of a new category of non-formal qualifications — sectoral qualifications — as well as the concept of Sectoral Skills Centres (SSCs). It was a great honor that, among many newly established SSCs across the country, such distinguished guests had the opportunity to visit our institution and Grodzisk County.
The meeting was opened by the Starost of Grodzisk, Mr. Marek Wieżbicki, who welcomed all guests, including representatives from the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and the Educational Research Institute.
Following this, Ms. Anna Kowalska, Head of the Education and Culture Department of the County Office, presented information about Grodzisk County and the ongoing SSC project in Grodzisk Mazowiecki. Representatives of the project partners also spoke.
Dr. Joanna Syrda, Board Member of ASM and lecturer at the University of Bath in southwest England, representing the Lodzistics Employers’ Association – Logistics Business Network of Poland, spoke about logistics trends.
Ms. Małgorzata Skalska, HR Division Director at Welcome Airport Services Ltd., discussed cooperation within the project and the benefits it brings to employers and employees.
The innovation and attractiveness of the SSC’s offerings, as well as their alignment with labor market needs, were emphasized throughout the meeting.
On June 6, 2025, the Sectoral Skills Centre in the field of logistics based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki hosted representatives of the school governing bodies from the Warsaw Metropolitan Area. Alongside the Heads of Education Departments from the Warsaw Metropolitan Area, the meeting was honored by the presence of Mr. Artur Nawrot – First Deputy Mazovian Education Superintendent, and Ms. Joanna Gospodarczyk – Director of the Education Office of the City of Warsaw.
The guests were welcomed at the new facility by Mr. Stanisław Firlej – Deputy Starost of Grodzisk County. Subsequently, Ms. Anna Kowalska, Head of the Education and Culture Department of the Grodzisk County Office, presented information about secondary education organization in Grodzisk County and introduced the attendees to the objectives, specifics, and history of the Centre’s establishment.
The Sectoral Skills Centre in logistics offers opportunities not only for students but for the entire region, which can become one of the key logistics education hubs. The Centre was established in cooperation with the Lodzistics Employers’ Association – Logistics Business Network of Central Poland, the Central Communication Port Ltd., Welcome Airport Services Ltd., and Lodz University of Technology. The project leader for the establishment of the SSC in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is Grodzisk County.
The educational and training offer of the SSC is directed to a broad audience, especially students of vocational schools, university students, doctoral candidates, teachers, academic staff, industry employees, and other adults, including those planning to retrain.
Detailed information about the SSC’s offer in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is available at www.bcugrodzisk.edu.pl.
On June 13, 2025, the first meeting of the Council of the Sectoral Skills Centre in the field of logistics based in Grodzisk Mazowiecki took place. During the meeting, the current activities of the centre, the progress of training implementation, and plans for the upcoming months were discussed. The composition of the Council complies with Article 81, paragraphs 4a of the Education Law Act. Council members elected the Chairperson of the Council of the Sectoral Skills Centre in logistics in Grodzisk Mazowiecki by voting. Ms. Anna Kowalska, Head of the Education and Culture Department of the Grodzisk County Office, was elected Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson of the Council was appointed as Ms. Agnieszka Gryzik, Member of the Grodzisk County Board.
The educational and training offer of the SSC is addressed to a wide audience, especially students of vocational schools, university students, doctoral candidates, teachers, academic staff, industry employees, and other adults, including those planning to retrain. Detailed information about the SSC’s offer in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is available at www.bcugrodzisk.edu.pl.
In the photo from left to right: Mr. Krzysztof Skrobisz – Mazovian Labour Market Council, Mr. Stanisław Firlej – Deputy Starost of Grodzisk, Mr. Krzysztof Filipiak – Member of the Grodzisk County Board, Ms. Agnieszka Gryzik – Member of the Grodzisk County Board, Mr. Marek Skrzyński – Member of the Lodzistics Employers’ Association – Logistics Business Network of Central Poland, Ms. Anna Kowalska – Head of the Education and Culture Department of the Grodzisk County Office, Mr. Łukasz Michałowski – Director of International Distribution Region at Raben Logistics Poland Ltd., Ms. Małgorzata Skalska – HR Director at Welcome Airport Services, Ms. Barbara Galińska – Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Ms. Iwona Kulikowska – ZSTiL No. 2 in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Mr. Dariusz Kowalski – Educational Projects Coordinator at Central Communication Port Ltd., Ms. Dagna Adamus – Junior Project Manager at Central Communication Port Ltd., Mr. Andrzej Chojnacki – Director of ZSTiL No. 2 in Grodzisk Mazowiecki.
