Saparbayev told how will employ residents of remote villages

Minister of labor and social protection of the population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev at a press conference in the CCS spoke about measures to promote the employment of citizens of Kazakhstan living in remote areas of the country.

"There is an order of the President K. Tokayev on reforming of work of the centers of employment of the population. Thus, mobile employment centers will be created in order to provide employment to residents of remote villages. It is planned to allocate 381 million KZT for these purposes," the Minister said.

According to him, a special emphasis in the framework of the program "Enbek" will be made on training, employment and support for young people with many children, low-income families, persons with disabilities.

Thus, within the framework of the Year of youth, the implementation of projects "Zhas Maman" and "Zhas kasipker" aimed at ensuring youth employment was launched. For three years it is planned to train 200 thousand young specialists in the most popular professions.

"The plan of coverage of youth practice has been expanded. In 2019, we will send an additional 10 thousand people, which will cover the employment of 25 thousand young people," the Minister added.

Training measures have also been strengthened. Short-term courses this year will cover 100 thousand citizens of Kazakhstan, 75 thousand people will be trained in the basics of entrepreneurship "Bastau Business".

In addition, this year it is planned to additionally cover non-repayable grants to 28.3 thousand persons, preferential microcredits 5 thousand people. Thus, more than 57 thousand citizens of Kazakhstan will have the opportunity to open or expand their own business. At the same time, 70% of additional funds will be directed to rural areas.

"The main focus of the Program is employment for permanent jobs. This work will be continued jointly with NCE "of Atameken", - concluded the Minister.