The Ministry of employment and labor relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan is expanding opportunities for distance vocational training in professions that are in demand on the labor market during the COVID -19 pandemic.

The global COVID -19 pandemic, as well as the restrictive response measures introduced in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection, have significantly changed the usual processes. Governments around the world have decided to close educational institutions in an attempt to contain the global COVID-19 pandemic. According to UNESCO, more than 100 countries have implemented school closures nationwide, affecting more than half of students worldwide.

Given the wide demand among the population, especially among young people, vocational training in Uzbekistan, along with General education programs, has also moved to the “online”mode.

The Ministry of employment and labor relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan has developed training videos based on the current short-term courses of the Monocenter  "Ishga Marhamat", which can be mastered online both during the period of the coronavirus pandemic and after its completion.

To date, telecasts of distance learning on NTRC TV channels are broadcast in such professions as massage therapist, plumber, manicure master, hairdresser, and also training in massage techniques to prevent dysplasia in children at home.

Moreover,videomaterials have been uploaded to the official pages of the Monocenter on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram channel, as well as Youtube.

In addition, with the support of UNDP in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of employment and labor relations launched a joint project to develop an electronic platform for distance vocational training in professions in demand on the labor market.

The project is implemented within the framework of the UNDP rapid response mechanism to counter the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan.

Already in June of this year, more than 200 videos will be available on such popular professions as home appliance and mobile device repairman, massage therapist, nail stylist, cook, plumber, cosmetologist, hairdresser, barber, pastry chef and seamstress.

Also, online lessons will be available on the official website andofficial pages on social networks of the Ministry of employment and labor relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 For more information about the training directions, please visit the official website of the Monocenter.