Ahead of Labor Day, celebrated in the country on the initiative of the President since 2013, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov attended the Yenbek–el mұraty (Labor is the Goal of the Nation) event, where he reviewed ongoing efforts and modern solutions in employment, workforce training, and industrial safety incorporating AI elements.

The event showcased the Digital Employment Service platform, which automatically identifies unemployed citizens and offers them jobs. The pilot project covered over 59,000 citizens in the Pavlodar and Mangystau regions; starting in November, the system will be scaled up to other regions.

The Akimat of Astana presented the results of the Joltap program, which trained 22,200 people in vocational and digital skills to help them start businesses or begin freelancing. Of these, 60% secured employment, and about 2,000 individuals launched their own small businesses.

The Digital Platform for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Dual Education provides a direct link between students, teachers, and employers. As shown by the example of the Astana College of Catering and Service, graduate employment in their respective specialties reached 93%.

In the area of industrial safety, a suite of digital solutions was presented, including electronic work permits, driver condition monitoring systems, and AI-driven "Smart Helmets" with video analytics to prevent injuries during construction projects.

Currently, 9.4 million people in Kazakhstan are gainfully employed. Since the beginning of the year, over 475,000 citizens have been provided with jobs, and more than 800,000 vacancies are available on the Electronic Labor Exchange. The Government is taking systematic measures to train specialists aligned with real production needs and labor market shifts. A new Employment Program is being developed to advance vocational training and specialist preparation in response to technological and economic changes, with a dedicated focus on developing digital competencies. By the end of the year, occupational standards are planned to cover 600 skilled trades.

Joint specialist training with employers is being strengthened across the TVET system. Dual education now involves 138,000 students across 552 colleges and nearly 11,000 enterprises, while an additional 43,000 students are enrolled under targeted employer quotas.

Olzhas Bektenov noted that the Head of State places special emphasis on the Person of Labor. During the first session of the Қазақстан Халық Кеңесі (People's Council of Kazakhstan), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined that “our common task is to create conditions in which every citizen can find their place in life, support their family through honest work, and benefit the Motherland.” Under the Adal Azamat (Honest Citizen) concept, hard work, responsibility, and the pursuit of knowledge are defined as core values.

At the conclusion of the event, state awards were presented to representatives of various professions on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Award Recipients:

Order of "Qurmet" (Honor):

• Turgynzhan Autov – Trolleybus driver at "Almatyelektrotrans" LLP, 44 years of service;
• Aidarbek Aktanberdiyev – Track worker at "Metropoliten" KGP, 44 years of service;
• Arystanqali Baiymbetov – Department head at "Kazakhoil Aktobe" LLP, 39 years of service;
• Konstantin Bashkirov – Machine operator at "Stepnogorsk Bearing Plant" JSC, 43 years of service;
• Aizhan Berkinbayeva – Department head at the Department of Employment Coordination and Social Programs of Turkistan Region, 28 years of service;
• Saken Dildabayev – Turner at "KARLSKRONA LC AB" LLP, 44 years of service;
• Valentina Zenkina – Master technician at "STTF 'Galex Plus'" LLP, 52 years of service;
• Shaikhula Ziganshin – Senior engine driver at "Galanz bottlers" JSC, 47 years of service;
• Kenes Isqaqov – Operator at "Zhairem" mine, "Zhairem Mining and Concentration Complex" JSC, 36 years of service;
• Ayan Qaiyr – Chief Engineer at Pavlodar Branch of "Kedentransservice" JSC, 30 years of service;
• Vladimir Kreisman – Founder and Director of "Medical Center 'Nur-Avicenum'" Non-Governmental Institution, 53 years of service;
• Oralbai Qusaiynov – Fitter at "Semizbai" mine, "Semizbay-U" LLP, 33 years of service;
• Salmen Nurmaganov – Machine operator at "Astana-Zelenstroy" LLP, 47 years of service;
• Orken Stanbekov – Electrician at "Zhambyl Power System" LLP, 34 years of service;
• Bekzhan Syzdyqov – Driver at "Satpayev Heat and Water Supply Enterprise" LLP, 37 years of service;
• Qanatbek Temirov – Repair fitter at Pavlodar Branch of "KSP Steel" LLP, 40 years of service;
• Qairat Shagyrbai – Locomotive driver at Turkestan Operational Locomotive Depot of "KTZ – Freight Transportation" LLP, 15 years of service;
• Beibitgul Shonkenova – Social worker at "Center for Special Social Services of Tarbagatay District" KGU, 36 years of service.

Order of "Enbek Danqy" (Labor Glory) III Class:

• Qanat Temirbekov – Excavator operator at "Astana Su Arnasy" KGP, 44 years of service;
• Vyacheslav Tyukov – Plumber-pipefitter at "Silikat" LLP, 26 years of service.

Yeren yenbegi ushin Medal (For Distinguished Labor):

• Arystan Abishev – Electric and gas welder at "Komarovskoye Mining Enterprise" LLP, 31 years of service;
• Berik Akylbekov – Tractor driver at "Karaganda Su" LLP, 30 years of service;
• Talgat Baiymbetov – Machine operator at "Zhanazhol" LLP, 43 years of service;
• Murat Dukebayev – Operator at "Taraz" Branch of the Gas Trunklines Management, "Intergas Central Asia" JSC, 40 years of service;
• Beisengazy Zhumabekov – Machine operator at "Agrofirma 'Prirechnoye'" LLP, 38 years of service;
• Baratbai Qiyasov – Turner at "Qut-Bereke Qurylys" LLP, 40 years of service;
• Sayatkhan Qudaibergenov – Coach at "Specialized Children and Youth Sports School No. 1 of Taldykorgan" KGU, 37 years of service;
• Orynbasar Quzhantayev – Gas cutter at "AtyrauNefteMash" LLP, 44 years of service;
• Yermek Maikynov – Machine operator at "Maikynov Ye" Peasant Farm, 37 years of service;
• Myrza Malkenov – Bricklayer at "ShalkiyaZinc LTD" JSC, 31 years of service;
• Murat Murzatayev – Chief Engineer at "Agrotechnika-Zhambyl" LLP, 40 years of service;
• Shalgymbai Myrzaliyev – Fitter at the "Oktiabrmunai" Oil and Gas Production Department of "CNPC-Aktobemunaygas" JSC, 42 years of service;
• Tatyana Oleinikova – Inspector at "Transport Company of Ust-Kamenogorsk" LLP, 37 years of service;
• Sergey Petrunin – Section head at "Varvarinskoye" LLP, 46 years of service;
• Murat Sabitov – Operator at "Atyrau Refinery" LLP, 44 years of service;
• Yesen Sultanov – Turner at "Atbasar Electric Locomotive Repair Plant" Branch of "Kamkor Locomotive" LLP, 40 years of service;
• Tanat Shonqalov – Department head at "Karazhanbasmunai" JSC, 45 years of service.

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