Since its founding in 1989 Interregional Academy of Personnel Management provide assistance in the local community supporting the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through relevant education or resources (e.g. mentorship programs, training workshops, access to Academy facilities).
IAPM has been continuously nurturing local entrepreneurship, particularly in Kyiv, Kremenchuk, Lviv, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr and Dnipro and surrounding regions, through its comprehensive support system that combines institutional resources, industry partnerships, and structured development programs. This commitment to fostering entrepreneurship has garnered recognition in all these regions from regional leaderships and local business representatives.
At the core of IAPM’s entrepreneurship support system is a multi-faceted approach that combines educational resources, mentorship, and practical assistance.
A key initiative is the TRAINING COURSE «CREATING OWN BUSINESS»
This training course focuses on local community members, including beginners who want to start their own business and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of business and entrepreneurship. The training course emphasizes practical knowledge and entrepreneurial competencies, preparing graduates to contribute to local economic development.
Other forms of local start-up assistance at the IAPM
• Lecturer Expert Series, Training and Consultancy for small and medium enterprises. IAPM in collaboration with the Association of Organizations of Employers of Ukraine (AOEU) organize sessions featuring industry experts who share valuable insights and best practices.
• Career Days. Opportunities for local community entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to potential investors, partners and to attract Academy students for internships, training and possible future employment.
• Mentorship and Guidance. Comprehensive support from the Center for Organization of Scientific Work IAPM that includes mentorship for grant applications and guidance for local community start-ups.
• Access to Academy’s Facilities for small and medium enterprises. Center for Organization of Scientific Work is offering free access to modern research equipment and facilities, as well as library resources, including electronic ones, to help local community’s small and medium enterprises to develop their business.
The comprehensive nature of IAPM’s support system creates a robust foundation for entrepreneurial success by removing significant barriers to entry through free access to resources, structured support systems, and industry partnerships. This accessibility, combined with practical assistance and ongoing monitoring, creates an environment where innovative ideas can flourish and develop into sustainable businesses.
