Meeting of students with the head of the State Agency of Motor Roads of Ukraine Slavomir Novak
On February 13, 2018, the first meeting with students of National Transport University and Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University was held at the initiative of Slavomir Novak, the Head of the Motor Roads State Agency of Ukraine.
The meeting focused on the following issues: prestige of the profession of a road builder, decentralization of roads, financing of the industry and the Road Fund, construction of concession roads, new construction and repair technologies, prospects for retrofitting state road enterprises, traffic safety and intelligent transport systems as well as shortage of young trained professionals working for both the Motor Roads State Agency of Ukraine and other road sector enterprises.
The head of the Motor Roads State Agency of Ukraine convinced students that Ukraine is heading towards the European state, which has to reconstruct and build a road network to meet all modern requirements.
Students, as future specialists in road construction and engineering, were also interested in employment issues and ways to gain practical experience.
The head of Motor Roads State Agency of Ukraine replied as follows: “I am pleased to see young people who have chosen the profession of a road builder and have a desire not only to work in this field but also to change it for the better. You have made a wonderful choice as it is the profession of the future. In Europe it is a prestigious, promising, reputable and well-paid job.” As far as practical experience is concerned, the head highlighted that “experience is the most valuable thing. It is difficult to gain enough experience while studying but you can start the process of getting it.” He also offered to have industrial training at the Motor Roads State Agency of Ukraine and other road sector enterprises to the best students of National Transport University and Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University. Such an approach to teaching students is popular in Poland and other European countries.
At the end of the meeting the head of Motor Roads State Agency of Ukraine wished every success, expressed his hope for the future cooperation and pointed out that there is still plenty of work ahead and it will be done by young specialists.
