On Monday, March 30, as part of a working visit to Aktobe Region, Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Satybaldy Dauletalin, visited Aktobe Higher Polytechnic College. There, he met with the staff, ознакомился с образовательной и материально-технической базой колледжа, а также с внедрением современных технологий в учебный процесс.
Currently, about 2,500 students are studying at the college. All 251 employees of the institution are members of the trade union.
During the meeting with teachers and students, modern educational programs were presented, including courses in web design, programming, artificial intelligence, as well as innovative developments and projects by the college’s teachers and students.
According to the director of the institution, Zheniskul Mukhambetpaizova, the introduction of IT technologies and digitalization enables students to acquire skills that are in demand in the labor market.
“Digital classrooms for programming, web and graphic design, robotics, process automation, and IT design have been opened at the college. For this purpose, modern equipment has been purchased, including 3D printers, milling machines, and a robotics complex, which allows for the creation of prototypes and the development of practical projects. To expand opportunities, the construction of an IT hub for 300 seats is planned, where second- and third-year students will be able to deepen their knowledge of digital technologies and prepare for WorldSkills competitions,” said the college director.
Several innovative projects developed by students and teachers were demonstrated to the Chairman of the FTURK. Among them were a chess-playing robot; projects in graphic design and 3D printing; digital solutions for trade unions in the form of interactive games and chatbots, and others.
Satybaldy Dauletalin highly appreciated the innovative projects of Aktobe Higher Polytechnic College and proposed using them as a basis for developing a digital trade union, as well as working jointly with the institution on the implementation of modern IT solutions. He elaborated on this during his speech to the teaching staff and students.
“In January, the Federation of Trade Unions adopted the Concept of Digital Transformation of Trade Unions. The task is both simple and very complex: by 2030, to build a fully-fledged digital trade union. Why is this necessary? First of all, it will allow us to respond promptly to all requests from trade union members. I am genuinely impressed by the work of your college. The groundwork we have begun is already visible here. I saw young people who, in a few years, will be competitive and in demand, and on whom the future of our country will depend. Today, the working person is becoming a key figure. I am once again convinced that our youth are developing and capable of doing much to ensure that we can look confidently to the future. Their eyes reflect a desire for growth. Today we have seen this firsthand and, moreover, having reviewed the results of the college’s developments, we have decided to conclude an agreement between the Federation of Trade Unions and the Polytechnic College regarding digital transformation, including the trade union movement and the use of artificial intelligence,” noted Satybaldy Dauletalin.
The Chairman of the FTURK emphasized the role of teaching staff in training qualified specialists. Special attention was paid to integrating education with practice, preparing students for the future labor market, as well as creating comfortable working conditions for teachers and protecting their professional rights. He also highlighted the importance of trade unions in supporting young professionals and fostering social responsibility among students, which will be in demand in their future careers.
“We must widely promote the concept of the ‘Person of Labor.’ This is a master of their craft, a virtuoso in their field. No matter the profession—whether a teacher, doctor, or builder—the most important thing is to perform one’s work honestly. Only then can we build a Just Kazakhstan. And for working people, trade unions are the main defender, promoting and protecting their interests. The position of trade unions is that every worker must feel protected,” said the Chairman of the FTURK.
Addressing the students, Satybaldy Dauletalin emphasized that they face serious challenges ahead.
“You will compete not only with each other, but also with people from other countries. And those who are faster, more flexible, and stronger will win. Machines are already replacing part of human labor and will continue to do so. This does not mean there will be no jobs—it means weaker specialists will be displaced first, while stronger ones will become even more valuable. Issues of fair pay, safety, and respect for workers have not disappeared. It is important to understand one thing: rights do not work on their own. They only work when you know them and can defend them. And here I want to say separately about the new Constitution. Many think it is something distant from their lives, something about politics. In fact, it is about you—your future job, salary, safety, and respect for your work.
The new Constitution strengthens the idea of the individual as the highest value. This means a simple thing: the working person should not be in last place. Their rights, safety, and fair pay become not just a wish, but a norm you can rely on,” said the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions.
In conclusion, Satybaldy Dauletalin noted that the college’s experience in digitalizing the educational process and implementing practice-oriented projects can serve as an example for other educational institutions, thereby contributing to the overall development of technical and vocational education.
Center for Trade Union Communications of the FTURK