Kazakhstan is set to use Hungary’s expertise
to train nuclear energy specialists and China’s experience in IT, drone design,
and mechanical engineering. Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev made this
announcement during the opening of the City of Working Professions festival in
Astana, which is part of the Year of Working Professions initiative. According
to Beisembayev, a key focus of this initiative is the internationalization of
ten Kazakh colleges to increase their competitiveness at the global level and
bring educational programs in line with international standards. Additionally, a
National Competence Center will also be established in Astana to support
students in technical and vocational education.
«The center will facilitate the development
and implementation of professional standards of WORLDSKILLS International, new
technological solutions, and modern innovative skills. In addition, it is a
platform for training certified specialists in accordance with global
standards. This year, it is planned to hold the first TurkicSkills championship
among the Turkic-speaking countries, aimed at improving blue-collar job skills of
future specialists. The ultimate goal of the event is to attract investment
through joint projects with Turkic-speaking countries and, in the long term, to
turn our country into a hub of professional education for Central Asian countries,»
Beisembayev noted.
The City features eight thematic streets:
mining and metallurgy, mechanical engineering and transport, power engineering
and oil, agriculture and water management, construction, and future
professions, as well as areas for rescuers and medical centres. There are also 40
creative houses showcasing different industries and professional development
opportunities. Various activities will be organized throughout the festival,
including seminars and masterclasses, innovative sessions, a parade of
professions, a job fair, startup presentations, concerts, and hands-on
trainings.
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