Kazakhstan has climbed 39 positions in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index in just one year. In particular, the country rose from 122nd to 83rd place in terms of vocational and technical skills. This was driven by equipping laboratories and workshops at vocational education institutions with modern equipment, expanding dual education, and increasing the number of educational grants for technical specialties. Kazakhstan’s active participation in the WorldSkills movement and bringing the training of skilled workers in line with international standards also had a positive impact. Universal skills are becoming increasingly important in Kazakhstan’s labor market alongside professional knowledge. These include critical thinking, adaptability, and digital literacy, according to the relevant ministry.
«Technological
changes around the world are also affecting the structure of occupations. More
than 200 new occupations will emerge, around 100 existing ones will transform,
while demand for specialists in 125 occupations will decline. These trends
require the technical and vocational education system to adapt to changes in
the labor market and technological developments in advance,» noted Kazakh Minister of Education Zhuldyz
Suleimenova.
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