Architects of the State. National Programme for the Professional Development of Youth and Careers in Public Service
The state is built on decisions. And decisions are made by people.
- Forum
- 40 selected participants
- 7 days of training
- practice
- mentoring
Your path in the programme
For those who are selected: seven days of training, practice in state institutions and mentoring support.
- Stage 1You are here
Forum
See how the state works, try your hand at shaping decisions and discover new professional opportunities.
- Stage 2
Selection of 40 participants
Go through the competitive selection and earn the chance to continue your training.
- Stage 3
7 days of training
An intensive educational programme under the academic leadership of KSE: from understanding state institutions to designing and delivering public decisions.
- Stage 4
Practice
An internship in state institutions and a chance to apply what you have learned in real work.
- Stage 5
Mentoring
Support from experienced professionals who will help you find your way in professional development.
- Stage 6
Alumni community
A community of programme alumni: sharing experience, new connections and joint initiatives after the training.
Forum · 12 December 2026 · Kyiv
A forum for young people who want to understand how government decisions are made, try their hand at shaping them, and open up new career opportunities in public service.
This is the first step of the National Programme for the Professional Development of Youth and Careers in Public Service “Architects of the State”.
This is for you if you…
want to understand how the state really works and who makes the decisions that shape our lives
are considering a career in the civil service, local government or the civic sector
want not just to talk about problems, but to learn how to find solutions
are ready to work in a team, try new things and take responsibility
are looking for professional development, internships and a chance to meet people who are changing the country
You do not need experience or a ready-made idea. A wish to figure things out, try yourself out and find your own path is enough.
Opportunities you can take with you.
Direct contact with employers and partners: jobs, internships, competitions, training, mentoring.
We will announce the list of organisations closer to the forum.
- Jobs
- Internships
- Competitions
- Training
- Mentoring
Want to become a partner of the forum?
Cases · experts · internships · jobs · mentoring
Yuliia BaidaHead of the Youth Work Department and Acting Head of the Youth Centres Development Department, state institution “All-Ukrainian Youth Centre”yuliia_baida@auyc.org.ua
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the forum?
12 December 2026 in Kyiv. We will give the exact address to participants whose registration is approved: we will email it on 11 December at 09:00.
Who can take part?
Young people aged 18 and over who want to understand how the state works. We will announce the remaining conditions together with registration.
Do I need experience?
No. Motivation and a readiness to work matter more than specific preparation.
How will the 40 participants be selected?
Through a competitive selection that takes your personal motivation into account. We will announce the conditions and stages on this page.
What happens after the forum?
For the 40 selected: seven days of training, practice and an internship, and mentoring. We will share formats and dates with those chosen.
Registration · 12.12.2026
Your route
starts here.
Don’t put off registering — places are limited, so register now! In the form, choose whether you only want to attend the forum or also to apply for the training, with 40 participants in the next stage.
- 01Form — everything on one page
- 02Code from the email — 6 digits, confirms your address
- 03Review — your ticket arrives by email once approved
Opening the form…
Registration for the forum on 12 December 2026
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What happens next
- Application received
- The organisers review your form
- Once approved, your ticket arrives by email
- We will send the venue on 11 December at 09:00
Your ticket
Show the QR code at the entrance, on screen or printed. It will also arrive by email.
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The programme is built together
“Architects of the State” is the National Programme for the Professional Development of Youth and Careers in Public Service, implemented by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the state institution “All-Ukrainian Youth Centre”, in cooperation with the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and the Ukrainian Leadership Academy (ULA).
The programme’s partners are the Ukrainian Red Cross, the Mass Sports Agency of Ukraine, the Bohdan Havrylyshyn Family Charitable Foundation, Democracy Reporting International (DRI), the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), the charitable organisation “Ukrainian Educational Platform”, the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service (NAUCS), the National Qualifications Agency (NQA), the Education Centre of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Higher School of Public Administration and the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine.
