Relocation has become a serious challenge for businesses in Donetsk region, but for many it has also been a point of restart. The Employment Service supports such initiatives at every stage — from consultations to real financial assistance instruments.
Serhii Zhuvaka, an entrepreneur from Avdiivka, had been developing his own business in the field of sports education and recreation since 2020. The full-scale invasion forced his family to leave their hometown: first relocating to Dnipropetrovsk region and later to Ternopil. Despite the difficult circumstances, he managed to preserve basic sports equipment — the foundation for continuing his work.
In August 2023, Serhii resumed taekwondo training for children in the new location. His professional experience, systematic approach to organizing classes, and active position within the sports community allowed him not only to restore his activities but also to head the Ternopil Regional Branch of Taekwondo (WTF).
When the need arose to fill a coaching vacancy, the entrepreneur turned to Employment Service specialists.
Understanding that time is a key resource for business, communication with candidates was organized as quickly as possible, and both offline and online interviews were conducted. The vacancy was filled in the shortest possible time. The new fitness trainer, Natalia, who had also relocated to Ternopil due to security concerns, was able to realize her professional potential in her new place of residence.
The entrepreneur submitted the required documents and took advantage of state financial support — compensation of wage costs for employing internally displaced persons. This allowed him to direct the freed-up resources toward developing the sports center.
The Donetsk Regional Employment Service continues to cooperate with relocated enterprises regardless of their current place of operation and remains committed to supporting businesses.