BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 8. The establishment of a connection between the education system and the labor market stands crucial, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Anar Aliyev said at the Education Development Forum held in Baku, Trend reports.
He noted that the ministry is implementing employment programs.
"Additionally, job seekers are being engaged in vocational training. Currently, addressing the challenges facing education and the labor market should not fall solely on the government. The private sector must also participate in this effort. The vocational training conducted is aligned with labor market needs. We can provide training in 170 specialties. Next year, we plan to expand cooperation in this area with the private sector," the deputy minister said.
To note, Azerbaijan’s Baku is hosting the Education Development Forum.
The forum is set to be a melting pot for fruitful discussions and a solid backbone for pushing the envelope in education. It also aims to build bridges and foster lasting relationships among the government, universities, and industry.
The forum rolls around each year, providing a golden opportunity to chew the fat about pressing matters tied to the current landscape of the nation's education system, its marriage to the economy, and the bright future of public-private partnerships.