GYUMRI — Under Armenia’s flag, with the music of Komitas performed by the Gyumri State Symphony Orchestra, hundreds of guests gathered on August 20 before a striking new structure of tuff stone, one destined to be remembered as the bringer of knowledge for generations of bright young Armenian minds.
Just two years ago, when the first stones of its foundation were laid, few could have imagined that this college would claim its place as a hub of innovative education. Today, the Armenian Creative Technologies College (ACT), established in honor of its donors Nshan and Aida Garayans, has opened its doors, ready to nurture talent and excellence in technological education.
From the front row, the Garayans watched with pride. They had witnessed ACT rise up floor by floor, stone by stone, until it became a modern campus equipped with the latest technologies to help students thrive and become tomorrow’s tech ambassadors.
“Today is one of the most heartwarming moments of my life,” Nshan Garayans said in a heartfelt speech, delivered by his representative. “This college is an investment in the future. It is not just a place of knowledge but of upbringing, remembrance of generations. My wish is that the students of this school become strong patriotic citizens and that their knowledge serves not only their personal success but the progress of our country.”
ACT is the product of the partnership between GITC, the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), the government of Armenia and the Garayans family. FAR will continue supporting ACT as it grows.
“Education has always been our priority and we have pioneered many innovative programs for the last 30-plus years. An education generation is the guarantee of Armenia’s development. With ACT, we are entering a new stage. This college, unique in eh entire region, will become a supplier of highly skilled specialists for Armenia’s labor market — a true forge for the future,” said Bagrat Sargsyan, FAR’s country director, in his speech at the unveiling.
