On February 23, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on youth employment, the press office of the President of Uzbekistan reported.
In Uzbekistan, youth is a social policy priority. The Youth Employment Programme is being implemented, and the Olympiad of Five Initiatives, Caravan of Culture and various festivals are held.
This year, it is planned to employ 925,000 boys and girls. Furthermore, about 300,000 young people will receive education at colleges, technical schools and higher educational institutions.
«The officials announced the plans to employ 100,000 young people under new industrial projects, 150,000 people in the service sector and 200,000 through the legalization of jobs and self-employment,» the press office added.
New opportunities for youth business will be created. At least 40% of loans under the Family Entrepreneurship Programme will be allocated for this purpose. The Young Entrepreneur contest will continue to be held, and the winners, who presented the best business projects and ideas, will have an opportunity to improve their skills abroad.
