Our University's stakeholder at prestigious American Accounting Association event in Chicago
From 2-6 August 2025 Chicago has become the accounting capital of the world with the American Accounting Association Conference and Annual Meeting. The event was attended by Ms Sylwia Rzepka, owner of the company Rzepka Sp. z o.o. - Stakeholder in the College of Vocational Training, a member of the Wielkopolska branch of the Accountants Association in Poland in Poznań. During the intensive five days, almost 360 thematic sessions dedicated to the latest trends, innovations in education and the use of technology in accounting. Through such initiatives, our partners have access to worldwide knowledge, best practices and inspiring contacts, which directly translates into the development of education and opportunities for WSKZ students.
Significance for our University
The presence of the Stakeholder of the College of Vocational Training at such a prestigious event underlines the importance of the involvement of the University's partners in global initiatives. This makes it possible to incorporate global trends and experiences into WSKZ's educational offer, which directly translates into new development opportunities for students and the entire academic community.
Signing of a cooperation agreement with the Vocational Training Institute in Kielce
On the initiative of the Security Advisory Board of the Vocational Training College in Wrocław, a cooperation agreement was signed with Zakład Doskonalenia Zawodowego (Vocational Training Institute), based in Kielce.
The scope of the signed agreement includes inter alia.:
- implementation of joint research programmes;
- cooperation in the organisation of thematic scientific conferences and seminars;
- development and analysis of post-conference material;
- Participation in the development of curricula for new fields of study;
- exchange of experience through joint stakeholder council meetings.
The cooperation also provides for the initiation and implementation of activities aimed at developing the competencies of students and teaching staff, as well as strengthening the links between academia and professional practice. The signed agreement constitutes an important step in building long-term partnerships. It was agreed that initiatives within this cooperation will be coordinated on an ongoing basis and adapted to current needs and emerging opportunities to ensure maximum effectiveness and practical relevance.
Read MoreSigning of a cooperation agreement between the WSKZ and the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wrocław
On 01 August 2025, a meeting was held at the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław to formalise the cooperation between WSKZ and the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wrocław. The event concluded with the signing of a partnership agreement, opening up new perspectives in terms of educational, practical and organisational support for both parties.
The meeting was attended by:
- Mr Krystian Mularczyk - Deputy Dean of the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wrocław,
- Dr Wojciech Kazanecki - Chair of the WSKZ Stakeholder Council,
- Mr Karol Molasy - Coordinator for relations with the socio-economic environment at the JCC.
The meeting took place in an extremely friendly and open atmosphere, with both parties showing a high degree of willingness to cooperate and engage in the development of joint initiatives. Numerous ideas for future activities emerged during the discussions, including the organisation of educational events, workshops for law and administration students, as well as the possibility of professional internships within the Chamber's structures.
Photo: Mr Krystian Mularczyk, Mr Karol Molasy, Dr Wojciech Kazanecki, photo: Ms Sara Cholewjusz
The concluded agreement is another important step in building a strong network of WSKZ institutional partnerships aimed at effectively linking academia with professional practice and strengthening the competences of graduates in response to market needs.
Many thanks for the substantive conversation. We look forward to our first joint initiatives!
Read MoreMeeting in the Legnica Special Economic Zone (LSEZ)
On 31.07.2025, the team for cooperation with the socio-economic environment took part in a meeting at the Legnica Special Economic Zone (LSSE). The event featured a presentation by Mr Adam Włodarczyk, President of the company "I am Recruitment Services". The large number of participants and the atmosphere of the event favoured the establishment of new contacts among representatives of local business and administration.
Pictured: Mr Adam Włodarczyk, CEO of 'I am Recruitment Services', photo by Mr Karol Molasy
This is another event that will help to build lasting relationships in the socio-economic environment of the College of Vocational Training and thus tie the profile of the college even more closely to business in our region. In time, this will translate into benefits for our students as well as our academics - something that Dr Wojciech Kazanecki discussed with the President of the LSSE, Dr Kajetan Bator, during the visit.
Read MoreŚroda Śląska municipality another local authority cooperating with WSKZ
In June 2025, during a series of meetings with the Lord Mayor Silesian Wednesday, Ms Elżbieta Czarnota and Ms Aleksandra Sadowska, Secretary, as well as selected staff members, the scope of cooperation between the university and the office was agreed. In addition to student placements, cooperation in building social resilience in relation to dealing with natural disasters and other hazards from a civilian environment perspective was discussed. The need to strengthen the teaching offer for future psychologists in relation to mental health challenges was also highlighted.
The next few months will bring further progress in cooperation.
Read MoreStrategic research and education partnership between the University of Vocational Training and the Sophie Zamenhof Foundation
On the initiative of the Safety Advisory Panel of the College of Vocational Training a key cooperation agreement was concluded with the Zofia Zamenhof Foundation. The document was signed by Dr Bartosz Blaszczak, Managing Director of the WSKZ, and constitutes a an important pillar of scientific development and community college.
Common mission, common goals
The scope of joint activities includes, among others:
- initiation and implementation interdisciplinary research projects;
- joint organisation scientific conferences and seminars experts;
- development of materials post-conference and thematic publications;
- co-creation of innovative curricula;
- participation in the External Stakeholder Council and exchange of good practice;
- Running specialised training particularly in the field of artificial intelligence - dedicated to both students and academic staff.
Direction for the future of science and education
The signed agreement is part of a strategic vision for the integration of academia and the non-governmental sector. Cooperation will be actively coordinated and aligned with current scientific, educational and social development priorities.
Potential and opportunities
Partnership with the Sophie Zamenhof Foundation significantly will enrich the teaching offer of the universitywill enhance the scientific competence of its community and contribute to the creation of a innovative solutions in the field of education and research.
Read MorePartner Papes another institution with which WSKZ has started to cooperate
18 June 2025. a meeting was held at the company's headquarters Partner Papes, during which the CEO, Mr Sebastian Bigos, discussed with the Chair of the Stakeholder Council and the Dean's Plenipotentiary for Cooperation with the Socio-Economic Environment, dr. Wojciech Kazanecki, the extent of cooperation in relation to student development, as well as in the areas of teaching and research and development.
Partner Papes has been distributing and supplying school and office supplies to 10,000 companies nationwide for 30 years.
Read MoreSupreme Technical Organisation in Legnica partner of WSKZ
17 June 2025 at the NOT in Legnica A meeting was held between representatives of the Legnica Chief Technical Organisation, chaired by Director Stanisław Sirojcio, and the Chairman of the WSKZ Stakeholder Council, Dr Wojciech Kazanecki, on cooperation between the university and NOT. During the discussions, the topic of joint training and student internships was discussed.
Vice-President, Office Director Mr Stanisław Sirojć signs the cooperation agreement. Photo WK.
Read MoreCooperation agreement between the Higher Vocational Training School and the Centre for Preparations for Foreign Missions
We are delighted to announce that on 13 June 2025 was signed cooperation agreement between:
- dr. Bartosz Blaszczak, Managing Director University College of Professional Education in Wrocław, a
- Col. Krzysztof Orzech, representing Centre for Preparations for Foreign Missions in Kielce.
This agreement is the result of several months of joint activities aimed at establishing a lasting partnership between academia and an institution of strategic importance to international security.
The preparation of the agreement actively involved representatives of Advisory and Consultative Group on Security of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Vocational Trainingwho played a key substantive and expert role in developing its principles and a shared vision for further cooperation.
The scope of the agreement includes inter alia.:
- the organisation of training courses, seminars and workshops on security, crisis management and preparation for international missions;
- the participation of the Centre's experts in the teaching process, as lecturers and expert advisors;
- implementation of work placements and research projects by WSKZ students;
- co-creation of educational materials and initiatives to promote knowledge in the field of defence and international cooperation.
The agreement concluded is an important step towards strengthening the practical dimension of education and to develop students' competences in areas related to security, public administration and inter-institutional and international cooperation.
Read MoreWSKZ at the Legnica Business Meeting as part of the Partner Business Clubs
On On 12 June, WSKZ representatives met for the third time with the elite of the local business community - this time on Legnica Business Meeting. At the meeting, there was an opportunity to share experiences and build a solid foundation for the further cooperation agreements - in line with the philosophy prevailing at our university, according to which relations with business and representatives of public and third sector institutions are at the core of thinking about student education.
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