The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation donated modern kitchen equipment and kitchenware to the catering unit of the Svitanok preschool education institution in Zaporizhzhia. The assistance was provided as part of the Rinat Akhmetov for Children programme to ensure hot meals for the kindergarten's students despite the challenges of living in a frontline city.Nataliia Yemchenko, Chair of the Foundation's Supervisory Board, and Kseniia Sukhova, the Foundation's CEO, presented the certificate to the kindergarten's management. During the visit, they viewed the shelter where the children are currently accommodated, as well as the upgraded catering unit."We are glad that this equipment is now serving its purpose here in Zaporizhzhia, at your institution. It was originally purchased for a school in Donetsk, but we never had the chance to hand it over. It was waiting for its time. We have now decided to donate the equipment to the city authorities, with whom we cooperate. I believe this is particularly

Training in Hibuki Therapy, a psychological support programme for children, is continuing in Kryvyi Rih. The project is being implemented with the support of Metinvest Group, the city's Department of Education and Science, and is coordinated by the NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Future." Participants in the first training course have now received their main therapeutic tool – the Hibuki dog – and are beginning their work with children.Trauma and post-traumatic stress in children are among the many devastating consequences of war. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been actively adopting Israel's experience in providing psychological support for children, including through Hibuki Therapy. In 2023, Metinvest joined the effort to expand the programme, initially supporting children in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, and later in Zaporizhzhia. This year, thanks to the support of business and local authorities, the comforting hugs of the Hibuki dog will also bring reas

We work, help, and defend to reach a common goal. Amid the full-scale war, Metinvest Group is a reliable pillar for the country and its citizens. The company provides support to defenders, civilians and employees of enterprises. United as never before on the path to victory, we will not stop until the blue and yellow flag flies over all cities of Ukraine.We're sharing what we've done over the past seven days in our traditional Metinvest digest. Read on to learn more about the support for Ukraine.1Defenders from Metinvest Integrated Iron Ore Plants are recovering in Myrhorod as part of the Veteran Camping programme2Metinvest handed over a mobile laboratory for military equipment to the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard "Azov" 3Registration for applicants' electronic accounts has opened at Metinvest Polytechnic 4Representatives from Metinvest and Metinvest Polytechnic gathered for "Coffee with the Rector" 5Zaporizhzhia hosted the regional stage of the WorldSkills Ukraine profess

As part of its comprehensive veteran reintegration programme, Metinvest has been running its Veteran Camping initiative for the second consecutive year, helping Ukraine's defenders recover physically and psychologically. This summer, 13 employees from the company's Integrated Iron Ore Plants have already had the opportunity to rest and recover in the Poltava region.Veterans returning to work at Metinvest after military service receive special attention and care. The company is creating an ecosystem where people with military experience are understood and respected, and where their needs for physical and mental recovery, as well as inclusion, are fully recognised. Today, 321 veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war, including 38 veterans of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO), have already returned to work at Metinvest Integrated Iron Ore Plants.One of the dedicated initiatives developed by the company is the Veteran Camping programme, which this year is being held in the resort town of My

Iryna Zhecheva, a Forewoman at the Networks and Substations Shop of Central Iron Ore, has been awarded Metinvest Group’s highest honour in recognition of the Company’s 20th anniversary. The specialist has the ability to remain a pillar of support for others even in times of uncertainty Among her most notable personal qualities are confidence, courage, and an enduring belief that better days lie ahead.Iryna’s achievements are truly impressive. She has played a key role in the implementation of the gas-fired power generation project at Central Iron Ore, the reconstruction of the power supply system for the GZP-1 substation, and the restoration of power supply to several of the enterprise’s substations. Iryna Zhecheva also contributed to the reconstruction of the power supply system of the main step-down substation, which enabled the resumption of operations at the central compressor station, the process water shop, and the tailings facility.Iryna Zhecheva, a forewoman at Central Iron Or

The future of Ukrainian industry will be shaped by people. That is why one of the key strategic priorities for business today is developing a new generation of engineers, managers, researchers and industrial leaders. Where is this generation being formed? How can universities, business and industry work together to prepare those who will drive the sector's development over the next 10-20 years?These questions formed the basis of the main discussion at this year's Coffee with the Rector event, held under the theme "The Next 20 Years: Who Will Shape Metinvest's Future?" The event brought together active students and alumni of Metinvest Polytechnic, the university's leadership, and representatives of Metinvest Group in Kyiv. Participants included Rector Oleksandr Povazhnyi, Metinvest's Chief Sustainability Officer Tetiana Petruk, CEO Advisor at Metinvest Group Dmytro Teveliev, as well as university graduates currently working at Metinvest Sichsteel, Zaporizhstal, Kamet Steel, and Metinve

Із 1 липня в Україні стартував важливий етап вступної кампанії-2026 – реєстрація електронних кабінетів вступників. Саме через них відбуватиметься подання заяв до закладів вищої та фахової передвищої освіти, тож створення електронного кабінету є обов’язковим для всіх, хто планує вступати цього року.У Метінвест Політехніці вже відкрито набір на програми фахової передвищої, вищої та післядипломної освіти. Вступники можуть обрати сучасні інженерні та управлінські спеціальності, навчатися у гнучкому форматі, проходити практику на підприємствах Групи Метінвест, брати участь у міжнародних стажуваннях і претендувати на стипендії. Для ветеранів та окремих категорій внутрішньо переміщених осіб передбачено спрощений вступ – за співбесідою, без складання іспитів.У 2026 році університет відкрив набір на 17 бакалаврських, 17 магістерських освітніх програм, 5 програм аспірантури, а також вісім програм фахової передвищої освіти із вступом без НМТ. Вступникам доступні сучасні інженерні, цифрові та упр

Metinvest, on behalf of Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front initiative, has delivered a mobile laboratory to the Azov Brigade of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine for the diagnostics, testing and repair of military vehicle fuel systems.The facility will enable maintenance units to operate directly in field conditions, allowing military equipment to be repaired and returned to service more quickly. This is particularly important for units carrying out combat missions on the front line, where the operational readiness of transport vehicles and armoured equipment has a direct impact on mobility, logistics and overall military effectiveness. The mobile laboratory has been built within a reinforced, fully welded container equipped with thermal and acoustic insulation. It is equipped with autonomous utility systems, a 15 kW generator, test benches, specialised tools, and equipment designed for servicing fuel systems from a range of manufacturers. The complex also includes a mobile han

The regional stage of the WorldSkills Ukraine National Skills Competition was held in Zaporizhzhia.Students of vocational education institutions and young employees aged up to 22 are competing for the title of the best in their respective professions. This year, the competition is being held across four skill categories: welding, electrical installation, CNC machining, and mechatronics. The first participants to begin completing the competition tasks were those competing in the Welding skill category. They are demonstrating practical skills in manual metal arc welding, semi-automatic welding, and argon-arc welding, completing a series of tasks under strict time constraints. According to Oleksandr PARZHYTSKYI, Director of the Scientific and Methodological Centre for Vocational Education and Training in Zaporizhzhia region, holding the competition in an in-person format is an important event for the region’s vocational education system.“The fact that we are holding these competitions in

Metinvest Group has ranked third in Delo.ua’s list of the 50 best employers for veterans.The publication’s editorial team analysed the practices of Ukraine’s largest employers by reviewing dozens of questionnaires covering veteran employment, professional adaptation, educational programmes and career development opportunities.The ranking was based on two factors: the number of veterans employed as of 1 January 2026 (70% weighting) and the availability of dedicated professional development programmes for veterans (30%). A company’s final score was calculated as the sum of its results across the two.Metinvest, which employs around 50,000 people, including 1,022 veterans, received 94.83 points.Since 2023, Metinvest has been implementing a veteran reintegration ecosystem covering mental and physical health, social adaptation, training and financial support. Veterans, mobilised employees and their family members have access to additional post-demobilisation medical examinations, psychologi