Signing a cooperation agreement with the leading IT company EPAM

On February 9, 2022, an agreement on cooperation between the university and the IT company ERAM was signed within the walls of the Khmelnytskyi National University. The agreement envisages long-term cooperation in the field of modern information technologies, which will contribute to increasing the level of training of students and the qualifications of teachers. Now students of KhNU will be able to deepen their knowledge in more than 25 relevant IT areas and will have the opportunity to combine them with a practical approach and internships on real projects.

The following participated in the event: Denis Hrynyov, head of educational programs of EPAM University in Ukraine; Oleg Kustov, head of educational programs of EPAM University in the central region; Oleg Kovalyuk, coordinator of educational programs of EPAM University in the central region; Serhiy Matyukh, rector of Khmelnytskyi National University; Oleg Sinyuk, vice-rector for scientific work; Oleksandr Barmak, head of the Department of Computer Sciences; Tetyana Govorushchenko, head of the department of computer engineering and programming.

"Supporting youth and promoting access to quality education is one of the key areas of sustainable development of ERAM. That is why the company has been systematically investing in education for more than 10 years. This includes support for the infrastructure of educational institutions, help with the updating of educational programs, as well as special events and educational programs for students and teachers. We believe that, together with strong educational partners, we will be able to provide graduates with high-quality training for the start of a professional career.", - said Denys Hrynyov, head of educational programs of ERAM Ukraine.

"According to the development strategy of Khmelnytskyi National University, one of the priority areas of its activity is cooperation with stakeholders. For the training of qualified bachelors and masters in the field of information technologies, an important aspect is practical training, the implementation of which is most effectively carried out during the cooperation of higher education institutions with leading IT companies of Ukraine and the world. Cooperation with the ERAM company, a leader in the field of software development, which is part of the ERAM international group and is the largest IT company of Ukraine, will improve the quality of educational programs of IT specialties, attract world-class specialists to the practical training of students and increase the chances of graduates to find employment in top IT companies of Ukraine", - comments the rector of Khmelnytskyi National University Serhii Matyukh on the signing of the agreement.

The signing of this agreement was a logical continuation of the company's presence in the Podilsk region. Khmelnytskyi National University became the company's first educational partner in the region. The choice is not accidental, because KhNU occupies a high position in specialized ratings, in particular in the consolidated rating of higher education institutions of Ukraine in 2021.

Department of Public Relations of KhNU,
press service of the ERAM IT company
About EPAM Systems
EPAM Systems Inc. was founded in 1993. (NYSE:EPAM) today is a leading global provider of digital transformation services—a leader in the development of digital and physical products and platforms. Using its competencies in innovation strategies, consulting, design and engineering DNA, EPAM helps clients and communities around the world realize their most ambitious goals and plans. Digital platforms developed by EPAM for various organizations, education and health care make the experience of interaction with processes and services comfortable, unite people and help improve their lives. EPAM's multidisciplinary teams work in more than 40 countries on 5 continents, and the company was named a "2021 Best Employer" by Newsweek magazine. EPAM is one of the top 15 IT companies in the Fortune 1000 and has held the top position in Fortune's "World's 100 Fastest Growing Companies" for the past three years. The company is included in the 25 largest agencies in the world according to Ad Age, and in 2020 Consulting Magazine named EPAM Continuum one of the twenty fastest growing companies.

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