Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – The Regional Challenge Fund (RCF) has awarded nearly €500,000 to a project from Montenegro.

The fourth national RCF grant award event was held today at the Chamber of Commerce (PKCG), offering an opportunity to recognize individuals and partnerships shaping the future of skills development.

Under the fourth call, a total of €498,240 was awarded to a project from Montenegro.

The consortium is led by the Secondary Vocational School from Bijelo Polje, in partnership with eight institutions from the healthcare and education sectors, including the General Hospital, Health Centre, and Nursing Home in Bijelo Polje, as well as other relevant partners.

“The aim of this cooperation is to improve the quality of vocational education through modernization of equipment and infrastructure, as well as enhancing practical training within cooperative education programmes for professions such as medical and gynaecological-obstetric technicians, in line with labour market needs,” the press release said.