A career fair for graduates of the “State Programme for 2022–2028 on Education of Young People at Prestigious Higher Education Institutions in Foreign Countries” was held through the joint organization of the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population and the State Programme Management Group under the Ministry of Science and Education.

The event was attended by Hasan Hasanli, Deputy Minister of Science and Education; Rashad Mustafayev, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population; and more than 150 State Programme graduates.

Hasan Hasanli highlighted the contributions made to Azerbaijan’s development by graduates who had studied at prestigious higher education institutions around the world under the State Programme and returned to the country. He emphasized the importance of the results achieved under the Programme and the significant role these graduates play in shaping the country’s future.

Rashad Mustafayev expressed his confidence that recent graduates of the State Programme would make significant contributions to Azerbaijan’s labour market. He noted that consistent efforts were being made to support young people’s access to the labour market and emphasized that the event provided them with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to employers and explore new employment opportunities.

More than 40 public and private institutions participated in the career fair, offering over 150 vacancies. Graduates had the opportunity to communicate directly with employers, submit their CVs and discuss career opportunities.

The Baku Vocational Training Centre and the Central Career Branch, operating under the Agency, were also represented at the fair with their own stands. Information was provided to unemployed people and jobseekers about vocational training courses and application procedures, and career counselling services were offered.

It should be noted that, to date, 738 people have graduated under the State Programme for 2022–2028.