Education – Practice – Partnership: Modern Approaches to Training Social Work Specialists

To enhance the professional training of students majoring in Social Work at the College of Economics and Law, develop their practical skills, and strengthen professional competencies in line with labour market requirements, a professional meeting was held with Jamambaev Ulanychbek Saidullaevich, Head of the Bazar-Korgon District Department of the Social Fund.

The meeting was attended by practice supervisors of the Social Work Subject Commission: A.A. Tashmatova, N.N. Satymkulova, and A. Anarbay kyzy.

The main focus of the meeting was on developing the professional competencies of future social work specialists, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical activities, and improving the quality of professional training in accordance with employers' requirements.

During the meeting, the participants discussed the main areas of the Social Fund's activities, the specific features of the social security system, professional communication with the public, professional responsibility in providing services to citizens, and the qualifications expected of specialists in this field. Students received relevant information about the institution's professional activities and had the opportunity to ask questions.

The practice supervisors also emphasized the importance of aligning students' professional training with employers' expectations, improving the effectiveness of practical education, and further strengthening cooperation between the college and the institution.

Such professional dialogues strengthen the connection between education and the workplace, broaden students' professional perspectives, promote social responsibility, and enhance their readiness for future professional activities.

Partnership with employers is an essential foundation for quality education, practical experience, and the preparation of competitive social work specialists.