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EU and UNESCO support employability in agriculture sector in Karakalpakstan

The Koraozak Technical School of Agroeconomics and the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan on March 18 hosted the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated college as part of the project Skills Development for Employability in Rural Areas of Uzbekistan, funded by the European Union, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reported.

The event was attended by Charlotte Adriaen, Ambassador of the European Union to Uzbekistan, Sara Noshadi, UNESCO Representative in Uzbekistan, and Utkir Alijonov, Head of Department for Developing Professional Education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovations.

Founded in 1988, Koraozak Technical School of Agroeconomics has experienced a significant increase in its student body, reaching 155 students in 2024, effectively doubling its size from the previous year. The institution offers a diverse curriculum across 15 specialized qualifications. With the support of European Union funding, UNESCO has undertaken extensive renovations of the college, covering 1423 square meters of its facilities. This initiative has led to the modernization of workshops, classrooms, and laboratories, all of which have been upgraded with new flooring, ceilings, and enhanced lighting systems to improve the overall learning environment. Furthermore, the project has provided the college with critical resources and equipment further supporting the practical training components of its varied qualification programs.

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