Kazakhstan has expanded opportunities for colleges to develop their educational and production activities following amendments to the Entrepreneurial Code adopted as part of the Law on amendments to certain legislative acts aimed at improving social legislation.
Previously, colleges were allowed to sell products manufactured during the educational and training process. However, state colleges were required to obtain approval from the authorized competition authority whenever they sought to expand or change the scope of their business activities. These administrative barriers have now been removed.
The new regulations will enable colleges to make more effective use of their training workshops, fulfill real commercial orders, and develop their own production activities. Students will gain practical experience by participating in the production of bakery products, textiles, furniture, and other goods as part of their vocational training.
Revenue generated from these activities will be invested in upgrading equipment, modernizing educational and production workshops, and strengthening the material and technical resources of colleges.
Currently, 66 small enterprises operate at 37 colleges across Kazakhstan. In addition, together with the regional departments of the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition, authorities are considering the introduction of 38 additional business activities for 51 colleges.
The adopted amendments are expected to improve the quality of practical training and help prepare highly qualified specialists with real-world production experience, better meeting the needs of the labor market.