Lithuanian educators undergo national security training

National security training for educators has commenced in Kaunas, Lithuania, focusing on equipping teachers with essential knowledge and skills for crisis situations.

During the training sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of mobilization procedures, readiness for potential threats, and first aid techniques. A significant component involves studying the experiences and lessons learned from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, applying these insights to practical exercises.

"Teachers play a crucial role here – the knowledge they impart reaches the younger generation, school communities, and families," stated Deputy Minister of National Defence Tomas Mikelkevičius. "Therefore, we aim for teachers to thoroughly understand how the state prepares for possible threats, know how to act in a major crisis, and be able to share this knowledge within their communities."

The training program, running from Monday until Thursday evening, is organized under a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sport. Similar training sessions for educators have been conducted annually since 2016.

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Teachers play a crucial role here – the knowledge they impart reaches the younger generation, school communities, and families. Therefore, we aim for teachers to thoroughly understand how the state prepares for possible threats, know how to act in a major crisis, and be able to share this knowledge within their communities.