  Armenian youth makes more pragmatic and grounded choice in education April 19, 2011 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 19, Yerevan State Armenian-Greek College of Tourism, Service and Food Industry hosted opening of kitchen-laboratory, tasting and reception hall, as well as hotel for practical classes. Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan and representatives of the Greek embassy in Armenia participated in the event. Ashotyan said the Ministry praises the innovative approaches of the staff and students of the college to strengthen ties with the labor marker and modernize education. “The Armenian youth has started making more pragmatic and grounded choice,” he said. The Minister also noted that it is better to have a secondary vocational education with secured employment than become an economist or lawyer with indefinite outlooks.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
