Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In order to improve the system of professional training in the field of information technology, to meet the labor market needs for qualified IT specialists, as well as to ensure the successful implementation of the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy and the widespread introduction of digital technologies into everyday life of the population, on the joint initiative of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan and IT Park, the ceremony of launching a new project "Future Skills Uzbekistan" was held.

The event was held with the participation of the Minister of Employment and Labor Relations of Uzbekistan N. Khusanov and Director of the Directorate of the Technological Park of Software Products and Information Technologies F. Ibragimov.

At the launch ceremony of the project, a presentation was made, during which the guests were familiarized with detailed information about the selected areas of training for future IT specialists, namely: web development, mobile application development, IT security and network technologies, working with data, mobile development. games, mobile robotics, graphic design, 3D modeling, English, IT management.

This project will train more than 1000 IT professionals throughout the Republic in 10 areas and will assist in their employment or self-employment (freelancing).

In addition, the ceremony participants received detailed information about all locations for training throughout the country, the method of registration, selection criteria and payment mechanisms, including preferential quotas for training, provided to unemployed and job-seeking citizens, as well as people from low-income families. Particular attention in the presentation of the project was paid to the prospects of employment and self-employment (freelancing) upon completion of 9 months of training and internship.

At the end of the ceremony, a Memorandum was signed between the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations and IT Park.