A MEETING WITH EMPLOYERS AND GRADUATES WAS HELD

The main objective of the meeting was to improve the Basic Educational Programme (BEP) in accordance with labour market requirements, enhance the quality of students’ professional training, and discuss employment opportunities for graduates.During the meeting, B. Toktogulov, Director of the “Deutsch Intensiv” German Language Training Centre, noted that the centre had maintained close cooperation with the department for many years. In order to strengthen students’ practical training, he proposed increasing the number of hours allocated to practical classes in the curriculum.N. Majitova, a specialist at the training centre, supported the updated version of the Basic Educational Programme and gave a positive assessment of the curriculum. In addition, she emphasized the need to pay special attention to the subject of “Country Studies” and to the development of students’ oral communication skills.The meeting also included a discussion of the graduate profile, which received the participants’ support. Furthermore, participants exchanged views on the shortage of job vacancies in schools and issues related to graduate employment.At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants emphasized the importance of further improving the Basic Educational Programme, aligning the educational process with labour market requirements, and preparing professionally competent specialists who meet modern standards.