Regional festival of professions “My PRO” kicks off in East Kazakhstan region

Today, on April 23, 2025, East Kazakhstan region is hosting the regional festival of professions “My PRO” as part of implementing the action plan of the Year of Skilled Trades in East Kazakhstan region, approved by Akim of the region.

Opening the festival, Deputy Head of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region A.A. Akylbek welcomed the participants, emphasizing the importance of promoting skilled trades among youth and highlighting that career guidance plays a key role in helping students make informed decisions about their future professions.

The East Kazakhstan Regional Philharmonic provided assistance in organizing the event, and a dance ensemble of People’s Artists Abdullin Brothers East Kazakhstan College of Arts presented a musical performance.

This large-scale event brought together over 1,000 schoolchildren from Ust-Kamenogorsk city, as well as representatives of colleges of the region. Throughout the day, participants took part in quest games, quizzes, master classes, professional diagnostics, explored in-demand professions and received detailed information about college admission opportunities.