Bulgaria Faces Decline in Vocational Education Amid Workforce Shortages

Bulgaria has experienced a significant decline in the number of students enrolled in secondary schools over the past two decades. While there has been some increase in vocational class enrollments in recent years, notable disparities exist across different vocational fields, according to a report on vocational secondary education and its relationship with exports, published by the Council for Economic Analysis to the Council of Ministers.

Particularly concerning is the sharp decrease in students pursuing studies in fields related to production and processing, business management, technology, and architecture and construction....