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On the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated globally on December 3, the State University of Management hosted the First Inclusive Youth Forum "Professional Tomorrow," aimed at creating an accessible environment for people with disabilities.
Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, opened the event: "Today is our eighth competition for projects in the field of inclusion. And each year, the submitted projects become more widespread and sophisticated. Moreover, some proposals have already attracted the interest of real investors, which once again proves that the work is not in vain – your ideas can be in demand by business, the government, and society. It is no coincidence that the meeting is taking place at our university: since 2017, the State University of Management has hosted the Resource Educational and Methodological Center for the Training of Persons with Disabilities (REMC), which oversees partner universities in four regions: Moscow, as well as the Moscow, Oryol, and Smolensk regions. Furthermore, for the fourth year, the State University of Management has been operating the "My Good Business" competition, which showcases the best social projects. I would like to invite those present to participate in it as well, as you already know how to create high-quality projects," said Vladimir Stroyev.
This time, the performance of the Russian Anthem was accompanied by the inclusive sign language theater "Mirage" of the NCFU RMC, which musically and harmoniously translated the words into sign language.
In her video address, Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, thanked the forum participants for their commitment and willingness to create a more accessible environment of unlimited opportunity for those with disabilities.
In his speech, Viktor Cherepov, Vice President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), noted the significance of holding the forum at the First Management University, one of the oldest universities in the country, and emphasized the importance of the work and contribution of the projects developed to Russia's future.
"Today, when the world is rapidly changing, the necessary conditions for the development of inclusive initiatives are regularly being created. The business community is also very interested in this. Socially responsible businesses are developing and are willing to invest in implementing relevant projects and improving conditions. You have the opportunity to present specific ideas and proposals where businesses can provide targeted assistance," concluded Viktor Mikhailovich.
In addition, Maryana Sokolova, Head of the Coordination Center for Inclusive Higher Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and Co-Chair of the Competition Organizing Committee; Olga Baranenkova, Head of the Department of the Institutional Project Engineering Laboratory; Nadezhda Funtikova, Director of the Inclusive Higher Education Center at Volodymyr Dahl Luhansk National University; and Tatyana Safronova, Director of the Inclusive Higher Education Center at Kherson Technical University.
A significant and touching moment was the handover of the "Professional Tomorrow" Cup from Novosibirsk State Technical University, which was the operator of the 2024 competition, to the State University of Management, which holds that role today.
At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, activists from the GUU student council held a rousing flash mob: the finalists of the 8th All-Russian Network Competition of Student Inclusive Projects "Professional Tomorrow," representatives of the RUMC network, experts, and guests danced on the same stage.
Over the course of two days, forum participants will attend roundtable discussions on project-based learning and inclusive HR management, master classes, training sessions, and motivational meetings.
Participants in the "Professional Tomorrow" competition will also be defending their projects in five categories: "Social Project," "Research Project," "Media Project," "Business Project," and "Technology Project." 900 applications from 74 Russian universities were submitted for the online round of the competition, of which 150 projects advanced to the finals.
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