Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting focused on the vocational training and employment of Uzbeks. This was reported by the presidential press service.
Various sectors of the economy require 200,000 qualified specialists capable of working with modern technologies. Additionally, 500,000 more workers will be needed for enterprises set to launch by 2027.
Plans are in place to enhance support for private enterprises that have established cooperation with technical schools to develop dual education. Measures have been outlined to create attractive conditions for such companies.
There is also a goal to increase the volume of foreign language training in schools and vocational education centers. Language courses and vocational training with the involvement of foreign specialists are planned to be established in at least 5 technical schools in each region.
Furthermore, it has been instructed to attract grants for equipping 65 vocational centers of the Ministry of Employment with modern training equipment. Training programs for construction specialties will be updated, and the digitization of the recruitment system will allow for training up to 20,000 specialists annually.
Citizens who acquire professions independently or as apprentices will be issued internationally recognized certificates. To facilitate this, 5 centers for assessing professional skills are planned to be opened across the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with simplifying the visa regime with the UK, Germany, Canada, Slovakia, Australia, and New Zealand for Uzbeks wishing to pursue education, enhance their qualifications, and work in modern sectors.
Access to programs similar to Work & Travel will be expanded, allowing visits to European countries during holidays for study and earning. The Youth Affairs Agency will provide loans to participants to cover travel expenses.
Additionally, the president has instructed measures to ensure high-income job opportunities and social support for compatriots returning from abroad.
Earlier, Spot reported that technical schools would be allowed to conduct short-term vocational training courses.