Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — By the end of 2026, 500 young people from Kashkadarya Region are expected to receive German-language training and be sent to Germany for paid internships.
The initiative will be among the activities of the Kashkadarya Technical College of Advanced Professional Skills, which President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited to review its operations.
The college occupies 5.2 hectares and was established with an investment of 42 billion soums. The complex includes academic buildings, laboratories, workshops, a dormitory, a canteen, a sports ground and a Skills Town. A total of 14 buildings and facilities have been constructed, creating 80 jobs.
The college currently trains 417 students across 10 specialisations. Its educational programmes incorporate experience from Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China and South Korea.
The institution will also serve as a teaching, methodological and practical training centre for other vocational education organisations in the region.
A total of 2,800 students from regional educational institutions will be able to undertake practical training at the college. Agreements have been signed with 32 major organisations to support practical training and introduce a dual education system. Another 11 partners are expected to join in the future.
During his visit, Mirziyoyev spoke with young people preparing to travel to Germany for internships.
The president stressed the importance of professional knowledge and practical skills in helping young people secure employment and improve their well-being.
Particular attention is also being given to early career guidance for schoolchildren. A Skills Town has been established to help students identify their interests and explore different professions.
Students learn the basics of information technology, green energy, robotics, drone operation and electric vehicle maintenance. Practical classes are also available in sewing, cooking, plumbing, animal husbandry and agronomy.
New investment projects in the region are increasing demand for qualified workers.
Mirziyoyev emphasised the need to adapt educational programmes to employers’ requirements, make more effective use of the college’s facilities and train specialists for newly established enterprises.
