Colleges of East Kazakhstan region start new programs as part of the Year of Skilled Trades

Colleges of East Kazakhstan region start new programs as part of the Year of Skilled Trades

Five organizations of technical and vocational education offer nine new programs, as part of implementing the action plan for the Year of Skilled Trades in East Kazakhstan region. These new programs have been launched at the following colleges: Ust-Kamenogorsk Higher Polytechnic College, East Kazakhstan Multidisciplinary College, Ust-Kamenogorsk Multidisciplinary College of Technology, Ust-Kamenogorsk Construction and Technical College, and College of Transport and Life Safety.

In particular, Ust-Kamenogorsk Higher Polytechnic College introduces two programs: “Renewable energy” (qualification: Renewable Energy Equipment Operator) and “Remotely piloted aircraft system” (qualification: UAV Operator).

Ust-Kamenogorsk Multidisciplinary College of Technology introduces “Water transport operation”, offering qualifications such as helmsman and engine operator (machinist).

Ust-Kamenogorsk Construction and Technical College has launched two programs: “Logistics (by industry)” (forwarding agent, and agent of operational logistics) and “Real Estate Management” (house master, residential building manager).

East Kazakhstan Multidisciplinary College has opened three new programs. “Aircraft maintenance and repair” (mechanic, aircraft assembly technician, certified technician with Category B), “Animal Science” (poultry specialist, livestock technician, livestock technician), as well as “Air transportation management” (agent for aviation operation booking and selling, agent for organizing air transportation).

College of Transport and Life Safety has opened the program “Protection in emergency situations (by profile)” with the qualification of “diver”.  

These educational programs were developed jointly with employers and have been registered with TALAP Operator. Educational and methodological materials have been procured, training bases have been arranged, and equipment deliveries are underway. All participating colleges have received the necessary licenses and started accepting applicants. A total of KZT149.15 million was allocated from the regional budget for equipment purchases for new programs.

Moreover, KZT234.75 million was allocated for updating the material and technical base of colleges in 2025. In particular, Ust-Kamenogorsk College of Technology and Service received new equipment for training specialists in the following programs: turning operation, furniture production, software development, computer science, garment manufacture and modelling, hairdressing.