Round Table: Modern Skills Requirements and the Role of Educational Institutions in Supporting Jobs-Rich Economic Transformation and Youth Employment

The University of Central Asia is pleased to invite you to a round table discussion with students, faculty, and partners, co-hosted with the World Bank team, to explore the evolving demands of the labor market and the critical role of education in fostering inclusive, jobs-rich economic growth in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia.

The discussion will address the future of work, key skills gaps, and how institutions like UCA can equip youth with competencies required to thrive in a transforming economy increasingly shaped by innovation, digitalisation, and sustainability.

Discussion Focus

• What are the main challenges to job creation and employment in Central Asia?

• How can education systems be reformed to better align with labor market needs?

• What are the most demanded skills among youth in the region?

• How is UCA addressing these challenges through its academic and professional training programs?

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_tQRF--6wZgXTLwX57ZSLREKQ0fKU3JvWedYPlyg1cQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

Join online: https://zoom.us/j/99544662452?pwd=EYj0i6VHCNpHhFc1afCabjarNpZqTb.1