Russia supports Tajikistan in expanding employment opportunities for youth
According to the National Development Strategy 2016-2030 Tajikistan strives to increase productive employment. With the help of UNDP “Youth for business and innovations” project financed by the Government of Russian Federation theoretical and practical classes on manufacturing were conducted.
During several months from June to August 2021, young people from the Sughd region were able to pass theoretical and practical classes on manufacturing different types and sizes of furniture that meets the requirements of today's consumer market. Practical classes at the Khudjand State University were held on the basis of existing training and production workshop of Technopark of the University, modernized with the support of UNDP “Youth for business and innovations” project with innovative and energy-efficient furniture manufacturing equipment and instruments.
Important to note, that by now, some participants are employed in local furniture production workshops, and some work as individual master entrepreneurs thanks to the practical classes conducted with the financial support of the Russian Federation.
Technopark intends to continue organizing furniture makers courses for interested youth, as well as to establish close cooperation with manufacturing enterprises to constantly update the curriculum, considering changes in the consumer market and assist in the employment of trained graduates.