Veterans' support programs for returning to civilian life and self-realization were discussed in Zaporizhzhia.The roundtable discussion ‘Interaction of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Employment Service, Employers and the Public Sector to Comprehensively Address the Current Issues of Veterans’ was held in one of Zaporizhzhia's invincible hubs. Representatives of the regional authorities, the public and business spoke about rehabilitation, employment and grant opportunities.Today, Employment Service helps not only to register and receive unemployment compensation If you want to start your own business or are already an entrepreneur and want to expand your business, you can also contact the Employment Service. In particular, there is a "Made in Ukraine" office in Zaporizhzhia, whose specialists will advise on how to get a grant or take training. Since July 2022, 21,000 entrepreneurs in Ukraine have already received grants and microgrants totaling over UAH 5 billion," said Yuliia ZHOVTIAK, dir

During the war, the Consolidated iron ore mining and processing plant of Metinvest continue to support the Hleiuvatka territorial community in developing the infrastructure of remote villages. This year, Metinvest applied funds towards the reconstruction of the outpatient clinic territory, running repair of damaged road sections, re-roofing of the kindergarten and gymnasium, and helped to provide water supply at reduced rates for the residents of Hleiuvatka community. The implementation of projects are coordinated by NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Future."This year, Kryvyi Rih mining and processing plants of Metinvest and Hleiuvatka village council in Dnipropetrovsk region signed a memorandum of cooperation a fifth time. The document confirms the parties' readiness to implement joint projects aimed at social and economic development of villages and towns. By joining forces, the partners are working to improve the living conditions of community residents and provide them with the o

Our veteran support system is built on two core principles: personal development and programs for demobilized personnel. This information was shared by Artem Logachev, Director of the Organizational Management Department at Metinvest Group.9,865 Metinvest employees have been mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Now, 1,007 of them are back with the company. Around 17% of the entire staff has been mobilized. This is one of the highest numbers among Ukrainian companies.Our team includes veterans entering the workforce, and their numbers are steadily increasing.What is the biggest challenge in helping veterans adjust to the workplace? This involves recognizing changes at the company level. We are adapting to the new reality. After all, we have employees who have experienced the war, and there will be more of them joining us. They have specific needs that must be heard. Like any important realization, this must begin with top management.Our veteran support system is built on two cor

To save a person's life in a critical situation, to provide timely and correct assistance before the arrival of doctors, in order to test the knowledge gained by KAMET STEEL employees in the summer and to develop their practical skills, the enterprise organized the second stage of training in the format of a four-hour seminar.From May to July 2024, the enterprise held a series of intensive two-day first aid training sessions. This event was an important step towards improving employees' safety and creating an atmosphere of mutual assistance and concern for the health of colleagues in critical situations.Professional instructors from the Ukrainian Red Cross Society once more visited KAMET STEEL to conduct the second stage of the training. This time, they administered an examination for employees who had to demonstrate how well they had mastered first aid skills.Time and time again they repeated and practiced algorithms for recognizing a wound or injury, stopping bleeding, and prioritiz

The “Tree of Memory,” the first installation of the “Planting” memorial complex dedicated to the fallen Ukrainian defenders, was unveiled in Zaporizhzhia as part of the contemporary “Gogolfest. Pokrova” arts festival, held from 18 to 20 October. Metinvest Group supported the idea of the festival’s creative team and fully funded the creation of the installation in Vitaliy Satskyi Metallurgists Park.The opening ceremony was attended by Ivan Fedorov, Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration; Regina Kharchenko, Acting Mayor of Zaporizhzhia; and the families of the fallen heroes, veterans, military personnel and local residents.The nine-metre iron tree embodies the deeply rooted memory of the steel Ukrainian soldiers who died fighting for a free and independent Ukraine. Each branch of the tree bears bells that emit a melodious chime at the slightest blowing of the wind, symbolising the voices of the soldiers. The majesty of the installation is emphasised by the soft light

A war veteran from Zaporizhzhia told us about his combat experience and his own path of reintegration into civilian life. Denys Humennyi from Zaporizhzhia has been working at ZAPOROZHOGNEUPOR since 2010. He started as a sorter in the Firebrick Shop and simultaneously participated in career development programmes offered by Metinvest Group to its employees. "During the first years of my work, I spent time studying technology and products, doing more than my position required. That's why I was offered to perform the duties of a Firebrick Shop foreman Then I applied for the "Young Leaders" corporate programme, and our team won a prize. This further motivated me to come up with new ideas to improve production. I worked in the Continuous Improvement Department. Later, in 2019, I moved to the Aluminium Silicate Shop as the head of the finished goods warehouse for high alumina production," recalls Denys HUMENNYI. With the outbreak of a full-scale war, the production worker decided to support

The second stage of first aid training was held in Kryvyi Rih for employees of Metinvest's Iron Ore Enrichment Works. The employees, being a part of pre-medical care teams, reviewed and solidified their previous knowledge and studied their skills in rescuing the injured.It is worth reminding that the first stage of training for GOK employees was conducted by experts of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine in the summer of this year Back then, 513 employees learned life-saving skills. In October, 342 employees, who are part of pre-medical care teams of their shops, improved their knowledge.At the seminars, employees discussed the theory and focused on developing practical algorithms and adjusting their actions in potential critical situations. They improved their current skills using special manikins and simulators to model scenarios that may arise at work, at home, or because of hostile shelling - starting from heart attacks and loss of consciousness to severe polytrauma.If you do not rep

We fill every day with important work for the sake of the victory. As part of Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front defence initiative, Metinvest Group continues to supply soldiers at the front with protective equipment and machinery. It delivers food and supplies to civilians, takes care of the development of the cities, where Metinvest's enerprises operate, and ensures the operation of its businesses.Read more about the events and news of the last seven days in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Zaporizhstal holds first aid training sessions2Metinvest Business Service wins an award at the Deloitte Shared Services Awards3Crushers of Metinvest's Central mining and processing plant replace the longest conveyor belt4Corvette made of Metinvest steel for the Ukrainian Navy undergoes sea trials5Excursion to Kametstal for future coke engineers6Hibuki therapy is being introduced in Zaporizhzhia with support of Saving Lives7Employees of Consolidated Iron Ore Enrichment and Processing Plant take part in tr

Scheduled preventative repairs were performed at Central GOK during a 26-hour shutdown of the crushing plant's 1st stage to avoid unplanned downtime.Conveyor belts at the crushing plant are the main blood vessels that are used for transportation of the iron ore from one crushing stage to the next one. Any breakdown can disrupt the production schedule and impact the efficiency of the entire enterprise. The upgrade of the conveyor belt of the plant's 1st and 2nd stages is conducted every 3 years at the Central GOK's crushing plant. This time, 1st stage was shut down for a little more than a day for repairs. The primary goal of the planned shutdown is the replacement of the transportation belt on the K-1 conveyor. While this task is familiar to the specialists, it requires precise calculations and careful planning."We started our preparation for the belt replacement in advance. At first, we had to merge three parts of the belt together. As the K-1 conveyor is one of the two longest at th

Nazar Psariuk from Zaporizhstal is sure that everyone can retrain and get a new profession.At present, employers, being under the conditions of staff shortage, are turning more to the retraining of their employees to train knowledgeable specialists at their own corporate training centres The expertise of experienced industrial mentors, combined with practical experience in real production, gives the desired result.Every year, Zaporizhstal's Staff Development Department trains hundreds of employees for a second profession and upgrades their skills. Nazar Psariuk, a furnace helper, also took the opportunity to acquire a new profession and professional education.After receiving non-industrial vocational education about 20 years ago, Nazar started searching for a job. At that time, his brother was already working at Zaporizhstal, in the Steelmaking Shop, and he set an example for Nazar."I knew well the specifics of work in the Steelmaking Shop, and I wanted to become a steelmaker too. But