It bears the name of his benefactor, Yeznig Mozian

Armenian Fund launched, September 19, 2015 in Shushi, the School of training in building trades Yeznig Mozian – the first Karabakh – in the presence of the President of Nagorno Karabakh Bako Sahakian. The ultramodern complex was built thanks to the legacy Yeznig Mozian granted by the Armenian Fund of France and the participation of the Government of Nagorno Karabakh. Nearly a hundred people from France – members of the family Yeznig Mozian, parliamentarians, regional councilors, departmental and municipal representatives of associations and entrepreneurs – attended the inauguration. The delegation of the Armenian Fund of France led by Bedros Terzian was accompanied by the Executive Director of Hayastan All Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan.

The complex was designed by architect Alain Daronian. It covers 4050 m2 and meets the standards of the CFA (Apprentice Training Centres) France. Project chief coordinator and member of the Armenian Fund of France, Robert Aydabirian, who played a key role in this achievement, said: “The opening of this vocational school, dreamed by our Yeznig uncle, with around 70 apprentices soon the first year, reward our five years of hard work. The directors and the young leadership of the Foundation of the Professional School Yeznig Mozian, created date, are committed to training qualified and recognized professionals.

They help develop the cities and villages of Artsakh and implement technologies and new methods in the industry. They thus contribute to creating a positive and entrepreneurial spirit in the different layers of society.

With a capacity of 450 students, the school has all the necessary amenities to provide both a general education curriculum, language and vocational training. The center includes classrooms, workshops and laboratories, drawing rooms and fully equipped computer and a library and a cafeteria. Formed in France, faculty will prepare three-year apprentices from different regions of Artsakh to trades painter, plasterer, tiler, plumber, heating contractor, mason, coffreur, metalworker, locksmith and electrician.

As part of their curriculum, students will gain practical experience by working alternately within local construction companies partners. To remain in compliance with European educational standards, the school has signed cooperation agreements with French professional schools.