It has been proposed to create career centers in Uzbek universities.
In Uzbekistan, it has been proposed to open career centers in all universities starting in 2027 for career guidance, internships, and employment for graduates.
Career centers have been proposed for establishment in higher education institutions in Uzbekistan.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) —
The National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education has proposed the creation of career centers in all universities in Uzbekistan, regardless of their form of ownership. A draft resolution has been submitted for public discussion.
According to the document, starting January 1, 2027, every university in the country will be required to have a functioning career center. The main objectives of these centers will be to improve graduates' competitiveness in the labor market, systematically provide career guidance to students, organize internships and internships, and assist with employment.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation will oversee the establishment of career centers. For new private universities, starting in 2028, the presence of such a center will become mandatory no later than the second year of their operation. Public universities will be required to establish career centers simultaneously with their opening.
University administrators are also encouraged to conduct annual surveys among students, alumni, and employers to assess the quality of career services provided. Separate work plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) will be developed for the centers, as well as a graduate monitoring system will be implemented.
Special attention will be given to training career center managers and staff. A specialized training program will cover career services and development strategies, labor market analysis and employment trends, career guidance technologies, interaction with employers, and the development of corporate partnerships.
The program will also address the integration of dual education, internships, and internships with the local labor market, work with digital career platforms such as LinkedIn, hh.uz, and Inplatform, as well as individual counseling for students and alumni. Participants will be trained in resume writing, interview preparation, personal brand development, psychological testing, and the use of artificial intelligence in career counseling.
The program will last 144 hours: 72 hours of online classes, 36 hours of offline classes, and 36 hours of practical training.
Upon completion of the training, a three-part assessment will be required, including testing, a practical assignment, and a project defense.
According to the draft, all positions at career centers must be filled by graduates of this program by September 2027.
It is proposed that career center directors receive the same salary as deans. The centers will also establish leading specialist positions at a rate of two full-time positions for every 3,000 students. Their salaries will be equivalent to those of deputy deans.
To exchange information with employers, it is planned to integrate the electronic systems of the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other interested bodies with the career.edu.uz platform. These entities will also be required to share data on employers' talent needs with career centers.
Furthermore, the draft provides for the development of financial support measures for private universities that have established career centers.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Tax Committee have been instructed to submit relevant proposals to the Cabinet of Ministers.
Discussion of the draft resolution will last until August 27.