History and present

History and present

Private secondary vocational school is located in a historical part of Bardejov, the town that is registered with the UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Practical education (such as hairdressers or make-up artists/ stylists) is realized  outside the historical part of the town in our workshops that are well-equipped. Information about the royal gothic town of Bardejov can be found in various publications  or  at www.bardejov.sk.

In 1984 our secondary vocational school was established under the Slovak Union of Producer Co-operatives (SZVD).

After 1989 there was a drastic change in our economy and political system, that affected functions of co-operatives as well.

In 1991 and 1994 after transformation of the school system SZVD had decided to keep administering our school and continued to be its founder.

In 2007 the Union approved the change of name from the actual name Slovak Union of Producer Co-operatives to the new name COOP PRODUCT SLOVAKIA with its headoffice in Bratislava. Information about the founder can be found at www.cpscoop.sk.

At present the school prepares students not only for a local market, but also for the whole Slovak and European job market. The main goal of the school is to prepare the students for vocational and skilled professions. Great importance is given to practical education and also talented students are highly supported – for example our students represent Slovakia in different sports.

The professions that can be studied here are:

• Woodworking - Cabinetmaker/Joiner
• Clothing professions  - Dressmaker
• Services - Inn-Keeper, Hairdresser, Make-up artists/Stylists, Marketing Specialist/Worker
• Art – Promotional Graphic, Promotional artworks, Applied Arts Work of Wood

The best students are allowed to carry out their practical education directly in a company that should help them to be prepared for their professional life. Graduates of the school can  continue in their studies - after finishing the 3-year studies they can sign up for another 2 years in order to pass a school-leaving exams and perhaps even continue at a university.

Theoretic education is realized in a school building that is one of the historic landmarks of the town. The building was build over a 100 years ago for educational purpouses. The schools has 14 classrooms, 1 of them is a language lab and 3 are IT equipped. The school also has a gymnasium, fitness and a sportgournd. All students can also utilize the school library and have an access to the internet.