In 2025, as part of the Adult Intern Week pilot project, 15 out of 20 participants aged 50+ got jobs at Astarta after the internship. We are convinced that work should be a space of development for a person of any age. Therefore, we build a culture where there is support, mentoring, and respect for everyone's experience.
Ukraine launches a program for employment of specialists aged 50+
13 May 2026, 06:38 4772
Agroholding Astarta-Kyiv and the State Employment Service announce the recruitment of 50+ participants for the Adult Trainee Week project. This is an opportunity for those who want to return to active professional activity.
Internship participants will gain practical experience in the company, accompanied by mentors, and a chance to continue cooperation after the project is completed, the holding's press service reports.
Astarta-Kyiv called the internship for people 50+ part of its approach to responsible hiring and human capital development. In times of demographic change, it is important for businesses to see the potential in everyone who wants to work. Already, 74% of Ukrainian companies report staff shortages, while experienced candidates often face age bias and need support to return to work. Involving all generations in the labor market is not only a social responsibility, but also an anti-crisis tool for business.
Svitlana Mozgova, Director of HR, Corporate Partnerships and Communications at Astarta-Kyiv
"Adult Trainee Week" is an opportunity for a person to return to work comfortably, to restore confidence in their professional value with the support of mentors at every stage. After all, experience is an advantage, not a barrier, the organizers say.
Yulia Zhovtyak, Director of the State Employment Service
Experience- is a capital, not a barrier. This project is extremely important because experienced professionals must remain in demand in the labor market. This is not only a matter of inclusion and access to the labor market, but also a critical necessity for the economy. Since the beginning of the great war, the State Employment Service has provided employment for 1.5 million people, and about a third of them are aged 50+. I am confident that employers who participate in the project will get real opportunities for their business.
The internship will take place in June 2026 in the following areas:
- Production and technical specialties;
- Agricultural production and animal husbandry;
- Logistics and warehouse processes;
- Food production and laboratory research;
- Economic support of enterprises.
Each trainee will be accompanied by a mentor who will help them gradually get into the work, get acquainted with the company and its areas of activity, and gain practical experience in the chosen position.
The internship will last 5 working days. Upon its completion, the participants and the company will make a decision on employment together. The project is being implemented at the enterprises of Astarta-Kyiv agro-industrial holding in Poltava, Khmelnytsky and Vinnytsia regions.
Application deadline: May 29, 2026.
To participate in the selection for the internship, you need to fill out the application form by the link. You can also get a consultation and apply by calling +38 (075) 334-01-96.
After the applications are selected, the company's representatives will contact the candidates to discuss the details and next steps.
