President Shavkat Mirziyoyev issued an order regarding the necessity of reviewing the vocational training system in the Khorezm region. The main reason for this was the discovery of a shortage of qualified workers. The head of state ordered the adjustment of the specialist training process so that it aligns with current labor market demands.
According to information provided by the president's press service, since the beginning of the current year, the income of 162 thousand residents in the region has increased, and 29 thousand citizens have been permanently employed. Thanks to these measures, the poverty rate in the region has decreased from 6.7% to 3.9%.
Nevertheless, unemployment remains a problem in the region: 39 thousand people are jobless, and another 102 thousand are engaged in labor migration. Furthermore, a significant portion of the more than 50 thousand available vacancies remains unfilled due to the insufficient qualifications of applicants. Studies have shown that 63% of higher education students do not acquire a sufficient volume of practical skills.
Task to strengthen practical training
The goal was set to activate practical training in colleges and technical schools. The use of university resources for vocational training purposes and the organization of afternoon classes aimed at developing practical skills are also planned. It is anticipated that by the end of the year, 81 thousand people from among 18 thousand low-income families will be lifted out of poverty in the region, and 39 thousand unemployed individuals will be employed.
The President emphasized that the approach to solving problems must be individual: 'These are not just numbers. We should apply an individual approach to every person, know their capabilities well, and based on that, find them a decent job.' Investment projects in the industries of industry, tourism, agriculture, and construction will be involved in implementing this task. Within these projects, the creation of 250 new enterprises, 36 cooperatives, the implementation of 70 'locomotive' projects, and 2.5 thousand micro-projects is planned. 650 billion soms have been allocated to support entrepreneurial activity.
Additionally, it was previously reported that the start dates for the new academic year in Uzbekistan were approved. Classes in academic lyceums and technical schools begin on September 2, while first-year students at higher educational institutions will start studying on September 7. For students in their second and higher years, the start of the academic year is scheduled for one week later—September 14.