The quality of training in the field of technical and vocational education was discussed in Almaty

The quality of training in the field of technical and vocational education was discussed in Almaty
During the workshop chaired by the Akim of Almaty Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, with the participation of college directors and experts, the issues of training specialists, taking into account regional characteristics, the need for personnel at industrial enterprises and the work on training at short-term courses within the framework of the "Enbek" program of the "Bastau Business" project were considered .
 
 
According to the Almaty Education Department, about 73 thousand students are currently enrolled in 83 city colleges. Moreover, more than 50% - under the state order. According to the city's large businesses, 70% of full-time employees are college graduates. The labor market needs qualified workers, and the role of the TVE sector is growing.
 
Akim of the city B. Sagintayev, set the task to revise approaches to training mid-level specialists. The city lacks qualified workers of housing and communal services, engineering infrastructure. Fleets are experiencing a shortage of drivers and mechanics. There are not enough workers in the construction sector.
 
In this regard, in order to improve the quality of training, work is underway to organize early career guidance for students with the involvement of not only schools, but also organizations of additional education and interested organizations. Together, with the expert community, it is planned to draw up a forecast list of the required specialties for the future.
 
In order to strengthen the material and technical base, within the framework of the Zhas Maman project, colleges are equipped with modern equipment in various industries. The possibility of transferring subsidized colleges to trust management of large enterprises is being considered. In private colleges working under the state order, it is proposed to provide for the possibility of training students in working specialties.
 
At the same time, the issue of places in hostels for nonresident students is being resolved in stages. Last year, a new dormitory of the Pedagogical College No. 1 for 300 places was put into operation in the Turksib district. Development of design and estimate documentation for the construction of two dormitories with 600 beds next year. Thus, it is planned to build a hostel at the existing Automotive College in the Zhetysu region, as well as build a new vocational and technical college with a hostel in the Alatau district. The start of construction work is scheduled for 2022.