The Cyprus Furniture and Woodworking Industry Association (PASYVEX) held a meeting with the Ministry of Education to propose a university curriculum in wood technology, design, and furniture industry to meet industry needs.
The Cyprus Furniture and Woodworking Industry Association (PASYVEX) held a meeting with the Director General of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Marios Panayides, and the Director of Secondary Technical, Vocational Education and Training, Dr. Elias Markatzis.
The purpose of the meeting was to present PASYVEX’s proposal for creating a university curriculum in Wood Technology, Design, and Furniture Industry. The goal is to develop a new generation of scientists to meet the needs of the Cypriot industry.
This initiative continues PASYVEX’s longstanding efforts in education. Previously, PASYVEX initiated the program “CNC – CNC Design and Technology – Carpentry Industry” at Post-Secondary Institutes of Vocational Education and Training (MIEEK), providing modern technical skills for industry employment.
The success of this program demonstrated that collaboration between education and industry yields significant results. Currently, industry demands are higher, requiring university-level graduates with expertise in design, wood technology, manufacturing, and innovation.
Therefore, PASYVEX prepared and presented a comprehensive proposal to the Ministry of Education to establish Cyprus’s first university curriculum for the furniture and carpentry sector.
PASYVEX continues to address sector challenges by working systematically, submitting proposals, and collaborating with relevant authorities to create better prospects for businesses, employees, and young people interested in the sector.
