Atyrau to upgrade vocational education institutions’ material and technical base

Atyrau to upgrade vocational education institutions’ material and technical base

As part of the Year of Vocational Professions, the material and technical base of nine vocational education institutions will be upgraded in the Atyrau region. Additionally, dormitories accommodating 750 students will be built to create a comfortable environment for students. Notably, around 2,000 students in the region are studying technical specialties, with nearly half of them already gaining hands-on experience through the dual education system. Nurdaulet Zhanabaiuly has been honing his professional skills in the oil and gas industry for over a year.

«I chose this profession based on my parents’ advice and because my older brother also studied in this field. To be honest, at first, I had no interest in the specialty. However, after visiting the production site and seeing the entire process with my own eyes, I became interested. Now, I have no regrets and I am even glad that I chose such an interesting and promising profession,» shared student Nurdaulet Zhanabaiuly.

In the Atyrau region, the number of grants allocated for vocational training increases every year. There are over 4,500 grants this year. Currently, 24 vocational education institutions operate in the region, with half of them offering training in technical specialties.

«We also want to open a large hub where students can gain additional knowledge, implement projects, and exchange ideas. The Education Department supports our initiatives,» noted Marzhan Lapidenova, Deputy Director of the Atyrau Agrarian and Technical College.