ENU and “Talap” NJSC have announced a strategic partnership in the development of technical, vocational and post-secondary education

Yerlan Sydykov, Chairman of the Management Board – Rector of The L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, and Sanzhar Tatibekov, President of “Talap” NJSC, signed a memorandum of cooperation.

The purpose of signing the agreement is to establish a strategic partnership in the development of technical, vocational and post-secondary education. Special attention will be paid to the implementation of corporate governance principles in the activities of technical and vocational education (TVE) organizations.

Within the framework of cooperation, it is planned to implement joint projects aimed at retraining, training and advanced training of managerial personnel and teaching staff.

"The education system is unified. The collaboration of universities and colleges is a positive and promising initiative. Both the college and the university train personnel for the economy and society. There should be steps in this system within which successful college students will be able to continue their studies at universities, strengthening their knowledge," ENU Rector Yerlan Sydykov said, adding that ENU can organize advanced training courses for college principals in many types of education programs.

"We understand that personnel training is carried out through ensuring interaction in the field of education and the labor market. In our opinion, the unification of universities and colleges gives certain results. Thus, more than 150,000 students graduate, 7-8% of them enroll in universities. I think our partner in The L.N. Gumilyov ENU can help ensure that World Skills champions and the best students can get higher education," Sanzhar Tatibekov, President of “Talap” NJSC commented. 

As noted, the signing of the memorandum marks a new stage in the integration of science, education and practice. According to the parties, in the context of the modernization of the personnel training system, the effectiveness of management and the introduction of modern approaches to the development of human capital are of key importance.

For reference: National Joint Stock Company (NJSC) Talap is a key organization of the Ministry of Enlightenment of the Republic of Kazakhstan responsible for the development of technical and vocational education in the country. Its activities cover a wide range of areas, including the development of education programs, professional development of teachers and the introduction of international standards in the educational process.