Modern education requires not only theoretical training, but also the study of practical aspects of the chosen profession. The cooperation of universities with professional specialists helps students to expand their knowledge and gain valuable experience. On October 7, 2024, within the framework of the discipline "Consumer Behavior", a meeting was held with Nina Sidorenya, a certified psychologist and body psychotherapist. The main theme of the event was the influence of bodily condition on human behavior. Nina Sidorenya, a practicing body-oriented psychotherapist, told students how physical condition can influence decision-making, motivation and perception of the world. Special attention was paid to the importance of body awareness and its importance in everyday life, as well as in professional areas related to consumer behavior. The meeting provided students with a unique opportunity not only to get acquainted with the theoretical aspects of body psychotherapy, but also to communicate with a practicing specialist. This has become a valuable experience for those who plan to apply the acquired knowledge in their future professional activities. The event provided a deep understanding of how working with the body can contribute to personal and professional development.
On October 02, 2024, the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted a meeting of 4th year students of the educational programs «State and Local Government», «Jurisprudence» and «Judicial and Law Enforcement Activities» with representatives of the Youth Policy Department and the Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Karaganda region. The meeting was attended by:
Abdrakhmanov Daniyar Kayyrzhanuly – Head of the Civil Service Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Karaganda region
Zhasulan Tishtykovich Khamitov – Chief Specialist of the Department of Intersectoral Coordination and Development of Youth Policy of the State Institution «Department for Youth Policy of the Karaganda region»
Marina Vasilyevna Shiller – head of the project «School of a young civil Servant»
During the meeting, the conditions for participation in the project «School of a young civil servant» were explained to the students. The speakers stressed the importance of preparing the younger generation for future challenges in the public sphere.
This project is an ideal start for graduate students who dream of a career in the civil service.
Cooperation between universities and the business community plays an important role in training competitive and in-demand specialists. This partnership provides students with the opportunity to gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience, which significantly increases their chances of successful employment. Business provides the real-world experience needed to build professional skills. Internships, participation in projects, trainings - all this contributes to students’ better understanding of real working conditions. Companies are interested in “growing” their own specialists. This makes it easier for students to move from education to their first steps in the profession, ensuring their career start. Continuing meetings with business partners, on October 3, 2024, a round table was organized for students of the Marketing specialty with representatives of the Flip.kz Company. The Flip.kz company is a universal world-class online store that occupies a leading position in the Kazakhstan market. Today, Flip.kz is actively expanding and is interested in attracting young professionals in the field of marketing. The head of the marketing department, Louise Yarovenko, and the head of the HR department, Gottfried Ekaterina, spoke at the meeting. They talked about the specifics of a marketer’s work in e-commerce: developing a marketing strategy, maintaining content, as well as managing advertising campaigns and working with the client base. The head of the HR department shared information about current vacancies and invited students to intensive training for marketers, which will be held in October of this year, with a view to further recruitment into the company. This meeting is a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience, master key skills and become part of the Flip.kz team.
On October 1, 2024, an online workshop titled "State of Play Analysis and Validation for Stakeholders in the Central Asian Region (Kazakhstan)" was held. The event was organized to discuss key aspects of the circular economy and sustainable development in higher education institutions, as well as to analyze stakeholder engagement in this process within the framework of project 101129169 CirculEC. The goal of the workshop was to bring together and unite experts from different sectors to discuss the current issues of sustainable development and the circular economy in Central Asia. Particular attention was given to the role of higher education institutions in promoting these concepts and integrating sustainable approaches into the educational process. During the meeting, participants reviewed practical examples of implementing sustainable development principles in educational institutions and discussed the challenges universities face in realizing these initiatives. One of the key segments of the program was a discussion about the role of stakeholders in supporting and developing the circular economy. A detailed analysis was presented, highlighting key participants in the process, their influence, and interests, which helped to better understand the existing structure of interaction and identify potential growth areas for collaboration. The event concluded with a Q&A session, where all participants had the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss possible ways to further develop partnerships in the region. The workshop brought together representatives of higher education institutions, sustainable development experts, and other stakeholders, fostering a constructive dialogue and exchange of knowledge. Such events not only strengthen cooperation between institutions and experts in the field of sustainable development but also help find new solutions to current environmental and social challenges in the region. The workshop left a positive impression on the participants and set the direction for future joint initiatives.
On September 25, 2024, information day for the project "Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development" was held at the university. The event brought together students interested in sustainable development.
During the Information Day, participants learned about the project's goals, which are aimed at creating modern educational programs that help students develop knowledge and skills in the field of the circular economy. Students actively asked questions and discussed ideas for improving the courses.
Dean of the Faculty Gimranova G.I., as a member of the project team, emphasized: "Our goal is to make education not only relevant, but also practice-oriented. We are creating programs that will promote the development of environmental responsibility in students".
"We strive to create educational programs that will help our students become leaders in the field of sustainable development and innovation", said Zariya Aitova, a member of the project’s working group.
The event concluded with announcements about further implementation of the project and the creation of student initiatives that promote the principles of sustainable development.
