In 2025, as part of the "Year of Vocational Professions" in Almaty, the 1st International Festival "TAIQAZAN-2025" was held, marking a significant milestone in the development of technical and vocational education in Kazakhstan. During the event, Taldykorgan College of Service and Technology signed several important cooperation agreements and initiated international partnerships.
* Memorandums of Cooperation Signed
Agreements were concluded with the following colleges:
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Pavlodar College of Service and Catering
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College of Innovative Technologies in Service and Catering
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College of Food Industry and Service, Shymkent
The main goals of the memorandums are to improve the quality of education, enhance dual training systems, jointly develop modern curricula, facilitate experience exchange, and strengthen preparation for WorldSkills competitions.
College Director Moldir Anvarkhanovna Islamova emphasized: "These agreements are a crucial step toward improving the quality of vocational education. We aim to provide our youth with modern, in-demand knowledge and skills to enhance their competitiveness in the labor market."
* International Initiative: Strategic Talks with Turkey
During the festival, strategic negotiations were also held with the Mehmet Zeki Balcı College of Hospitality in Antalya, Turkey. The two institutions plan to sign a memorandum of cooperation in the near future, aimed at developing international-level training opportunities.
Vice Principal for Industrial Training, Meruert Berikovna Kabduldinova, noted: "These discussions open new doors for advancing professional skills on a global scale."
* Conclusion
The "TAIQAZAN-2025" festival has become a key platform for sharing best practices, establishing new partnerships, and preparing future professionals. The signed memorandums mark the beginning of a new chapter in the evolution of Kazakhstan's vocational education system.