Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, through its Career and Employment Centre, hosted a forum entitled “Graduate Employment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Innovative Solutions and Professional Transformation.” The event brought together representatives of 30 institutions and organizations, employers, government agencies, and the university’s alumni community.

The main objective of the forum was to explore opportunities for graduates to adapt to the evolving labour market amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, enhance their professional competencies, and discuss effective approaches to employment.During the forum, speakers representing the fields of public service, education, economic security, statistics, and employment delivered presentations on relevant career and professional development opportunities. Murat Baisalov, Deputy Head of the West Kazakhstan Region Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs, spoke about opportunities for young people and pathways into public service. Eldos Safullin, Head of the West Kazakhstan Region Department of Education; Anastasia Bolgrabskaia, Head of Division at the Department of Economic Investigations for West Kazakhstan Region; Bulat Meshelov, Head of the West Kazakhstan Region Department of the Bureau of National Statistics; and Aigerim Dosmukhanbet, a specialist at the Oral City Career Centre, presented career prospects and employment opportunities in their respective fields. In addition, participants were introduced to the Enbek.kz and eQyzmet digital platforms and received practical guidance on searching for jobs, applying for vacancies, and accessing opportunities in the civil service. As part of the forum, cooperation memorandums were signed between the University and four government agencies. The partner organizations included the West Kazakhstan Region Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs, the Department of the Judicial Administration for West Kazakhstan Region, the West Kazakhstan Region Department of the Bureau of National Statistics under the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the West Kazakhstan Region Police Department. The signed memorandums are aimed at expanding opportunities for students and graduates to undertake professional internships, secure employment, and advance their careers. The forum served as an important platform for strengthening cooperation between the University and employers and bringing higher education closer to the evolving needs of the labour market. Such initiatives support graduates' professional development and help prepare them to become highly востребованные and competitive specialists in today's changing employment landscape.