As part of its career guidance initiatives, representatives of Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs held a series of informational meetings with senior students from schools in Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv regions.
Maryna Lohinova, a lecturer at the Department of Civil Law Disciplines, together with university cadets, visited Dnipro Lyceum No. 142. They told senior students about the specifics of studying at DSUIA, the academic specializations available for those pursuing careers in law enforcement and employment opportunities within National Police units. The cadets also shared their personal experiences, including practical classes, training sessions, volunteer initiatives and sports activities.
Ihor Chobotko, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Special Physical Training, and Oleksandr Hryshchuk, Assistant to the Rector for Veterans’ Affairs, organized and conducted a career guidance meeting with graduating students of Dnipro Lyceum No. 31 “Priority.” The students learned about admission requirements, current academic programs, available specializations and opportunities for professional development after graduation.
During the practical part of the event, school students were shown basic police self-defense techniques for situations involving the threat of bladed or firearms use. Special attention was also given to the university’s sports facilities and opportunities, including sports clubs and training sessions in the gym.
An important part of the meeting focused on support for war veterans. The discussion covered employment opportunities, social reintegration and participation in adaptive sports. Participants also learned about the university’s accessible driving school, which promotes mobility and expands opportunities for military veterans with disabilities to drive vehicles.
Ihor Shevchenko, a police lieutenant colonel and Deputy Dean of the Faculty for Training Specialists for the National Police’s Pre-Trial Investigation Bodies, together with university cadets, held an online career guidance meeting with graduates of Kazanka Professional Agricultural Lyceum. The students learned about the training of future investigators and inquiry officers, the university’s facilities and technical resources, opportunities for athletic and academic development, and employment opportunities for graduates within the National Police of Ukraine.
Nataliia Protopopova, Head of the Department of Social Disciplines and Psychology at the Educational and Research Institute of Law and Innovative Education, and Associate Professor Larysa Svystun organized an educational quiz entitled “Point of Support” for graduating students at Dnipro Lyceum No. 130. The event aimed to foster psychological awareness among young people, develop emotional intelligence, and introduce students to the C4 “Psychology” academic specialty as a potential career path.
Participants learned interesting facts about psychology, explored the principles of barrier-free and inclusive communication, and practiced recognizing their own emotions and those of others. Practical exercises focused on managing distress, using positive stress as a resource, self-regulation, mutual support within a team and brief psychological self-help techniques.
These career guidance activities help young people make informed decisions about their future professions, learn more about the educational opportunities available at DSUIA and explore pathways for professional and personal development in law enforcement, sports and community engagement.
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