New Opportunities for Professional Development: Meeting with Teach For Kazakhstan Representatives

On 24 September 2026, fourth-year students of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University met with representatives of Teach For Kazakhstan. The event was held with the support of the Office of Professional Development and Career of Al-Farabi KazNU.

During the meeting, representatives of Teach For Kazakhstan introduced the students to the main goals and areas of the project and presented opportunities for young professionals to participate in educational initiatives, develop professionally and personally, and build a career path in the field of education.

Special attention was given to the role of young professionals in improving the quality of education, developing leadership competencies, and introducing modern teaching approaches. Students received detailed information about the conditions for participation in the programme, the selection stages, professional support opportunities, and future career prospects.

The meeting was organized by A.Sh. Shaken, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences for Academic and Methodological Affairs, and M.K. Kadylbek, Deputy Head of the Department of Geography, Land Management and Cadastre, in cooperation with the Office of Professional Development and Career.

Such meetings strengthen cooperation between the university and the professional community and give students an opportunity to learn about modern career pathways, socially significant initiatives, and potential areas of professional development while they are still studying at the university.

The event contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 “Quality Education”. It also supports SDG 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth” by promoting career guidance and employment opportunities for young professionals, as well as SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals” by strengthening cooperation between the university and educational initiatives.

At the end of the meeting, students had an opportunity to ask representatives of Teach For Kazakhstan questions and receive recommendations regarding participation in the project and their further professional development.