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Transport Ministry reports shortage of qualified personnel in transport sector

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Kyrgyzstan’s Transport Ministry says demand for engineering and technical staff is growing as infrastructure and technology develop.
  • Officials and university representatives discussed adapting curricula, expanding practical training and involving industry professionals in education.
  • The ministry is also considering targeted training and measures to help graduates find jobs in transport organizations.

Kyrgyzstan’s Transport Ministry wants universities to help fill a growing shortage of qualified specialists across the country’s transport sector.

Deputy Minister Kubanychbek Turganbaev met university leaders and representatives in Bishkek to discuss current and future staffing needs, as well as the quality of specialist training. The talks covered both the ministry and organizations under its authority.

The ministry said demand is increasing as Kyrgyzstan develops road and transport infrastructure, introduces modern technologies and applies stricter safety requirements. It identified needs in road and rail transport, infrastructure construction and operation, transport and traffic management, road safety, vehicle maintenance, automation, communications and information technology.

Participants proposed updating university curricula to reflect the sector’s practical needs, improving hands-on training and bringing transport professionals into the educational process. They also discussed helping graduates secure employment and creating targeted training programs for the ministry and its subordinate organizations.

Turganbaev said the main task is to provide the transport sector with qualified personnel who meet modern requirements.

The main task is to provide the transport sector with qualified professionals who meet modern requirements.

· Kubanychbek TurganbaevThe deputy minister’s description of the purpose of closer cooperation with universities.
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