Burgas Free University (BFU) will host a partner forum of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (AICB) focused on the future of labor and the attractiveness of professions

As part of the events celebrating the 35th anniversary of the founding of Burgas Free University (BFU), held under the patronage of the Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Ms. Iliana Iotova, the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (AICB) is organizing a regional meeting on September 17 at 3:30 PM. The event will take place in Hall 208 at BFU, an active member of the association, under the theme: "Education for Attractive and High-Demand Professions in the Labor Market."

Opening remarks will be delivered by Assoc. Prof. Milena Angelova, PhD – Executive Vice-Chair of AICB; Prof. Milen Baltov, PhD – Rector of BFU; Prof. Pedro Lages dos Santos – Rector of the University of Le Havre Normandy; and Ms. Tatyana Nikolova – Director of the Directorate "Labour Office" (DBT) Burgas.

Assoc. Prof. Angelova, who also serves as the project manager for "A Comprehensive Approach to Providing Motivated and Skilled Human Resources: Rating and Tools for Enhancing the Attractiveness of Key Professions; Pilot Implementation and Scaling for the Balanced Provision of Qualified Personnel and Lifelong Learning; Limiting and Preventing Undeclared Work and Supporting Enterprises and Employees for a Successful Twin Transition," alongside Rositsa Steliyanova, Education Secretary of the employers' organization and project coordinator, will present models and sectoral qualification frameworks for attractive professions as tools for aligning qualifications with business needs.

Ms. Tsvetina Ivanova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism, will discuss attractive and high-demand professions in tourism and the prospects of transitioning from seasonal employment to a sustainable career. Furthermore, Mr. Kiril Zhelyazkov, Eng. – Member of the Board of AICB, and Mr. Angel Angelov – Member of the Board of AURIIR, will focus on human resources for ICT and AI within the context of the green and digital transition.

Mr. Kiril Yakov, Eng. – Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Spartak" AD - Burgas, will present the topic of the attractiveness of technical professions from the perspective of a manufacturing enterprise, focusing on needs, shortages, and personnel development. Assoc. Prof. Momchil Antov, PhD – Director of the National Association of Bulgarian Freight Forwarders (NSBS) and Manager of the NSBS Training Center, will emphasize professions in freight forwarding and logistics, outlining required competencies, vocational training, and attracting young specialists.

The forum will conclude with a panel discussion. Participation is free of charge.