Implementation of the Training Program for computer science teachers in STEM and educational robotics, sponsored by Kazzinc

On 13-22 October, 2025, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, jointly with Robotech Group LLP, and with the support of Kazzinc, is conducting professional development courses for 26 teachers of computer science and robotics of the region.

The training is part of a large-scale project to enhance teachers’ skills covering three regions of Kazakhstan with the support of Kazzinc. Ust-Kamenogorsk is the first site, with upcoming courses planned for teachers of Akmola and Ulytau regions. In all, 250 teachers will be trained during the 2025-2026 school year.

At the opening ceremony, Sanzhar Shalkarbekov, Director of Robotech School, welcomed the participants, emphasizing the importance of the project in modernizing school education and preparing a new generation of teachers equipped with practical STEM skills.

The program is aimed at developing teachers’ digital and engineering competencies and integrating modern technologies into the educational process. The training is based on the program “Enhancing professional competencies of teachers in educational and sports robotics”, approved by the Ministry of Education (Protocol No. 8 dated February 23, 2024).