Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A Presidential Resolution "On measures to further improve the training system for blue-collar occupations" was adopted.

According to the resolution, an additional 28 vocational training centers will start operating in the system of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations.

In 864 citizens’ gatherings, vocational training for residents of the makhalla will be organized in sewing, culinary and confectionery, men’s and women’s hairdressing, computer literacy, the basics of accounting and entrepreneurship.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations will organize short-term courses in vocational training, foreign languages and entrepreneurial skills in 18 vocational educational institutions under the jurisdiction of ministries and departments.

According to the resolution, teachers and masters of industrial training of "Ishga Markhamat" monocenters, vocational training centers and institutions will be equated in status with teachers and masters of industrial training of vocational educational institutions.

A procedure for vocational training of students in grades 9-11 of general education institutions in their free time from the main educational process is introduced.

In accordance with the regulation the position of Deputy Minister of Employment and Labor Relations for vocational training and development of vocational qualifications is introduced.

A department for organizing vocational training and developing professional competence has been created.

Also, a branch of the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies has been established in Tashkent.

Until 1 March 2022, the branch will organize training for youth in the following areas: web development, graphic design, 3D modeling, digital programming, robotics, digital media, and video game creation.

In addition, cooperatives will be created in fish farming, rabbit farming, poultry farming, beekeeping, horticulture, viticulture, sewing, handicrafts.

Until 1 January 2022, at least one cooperative will be created in each district (city) sector.

For every unemployed citizen who is a member of cooperatives, a subsidy is provided up to 15 times the amount of basic estimated value.