On November 2, the Ministry of Youth and Sport hosted the fourth of eleven meetings under the project 11 Steps to the Future with Successful Ukrainians. The guest speaker was Volodymyr Bondarenko, State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers. The event was also attended by representatives of higher educational institutions, public associations and active youth.

During the meeting, the State Secretary of the CMU talked about motivation for personal and professional development, achievement of success and shared his own life story, telling about his student years and his first steps in career.

Particular attention was paid to the processes of reforming the civil service. Volodymyr Bondarenko stressed that it is crucial to transform the civil service into a more modern and dynamic activity, as well as to attract young and effective people. "Because young people can inspire with fresh thinking, new ideas and approaches to the realization of tasks. Therefore, I invite you to study and join the authorities aimed to take an active part in the statebuilding processes in Ukraine", emphasized Volodymyr Bondarenko.

The attendees were also greeted by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Oleksandr Yarema.

"We see it a rather significant factor the partnership and involvement of young people in statebuilding and management processes at different levels. And this requires knowledge and belief in the fact that all that is possible. And such meetings as today’s meeting are one of the tools for sharing knowledge and contacts, discussing and determining a common path to advance", said Oleksandr Yarema.