Energy of Knowledge: Satbayev University “Energy” Department’s branch has been opened at Almaty Electric Power Plants

The ceremonial opening of Satbayev University “Energy” department’s branch took place on the basis of “Almaty Electric Power Plants” company. The new branch was officially opened by Yernar Sandybayev, managing director for general affairs of Joint-Stock Company “Almaty Electric Power Plants”, and “Energy” department’s head Yerlan Sarsenbayev. The ceremony was attended by Board Chairman of the company Yerik Mashirov, the company’s chief engineer Bauyrzhan Kaliyev, director of “Operation and repairs” department Saken Daliyev, Satbayev University’s Rector Meiram Begentayev, Vice Provost for academic development Aizhan Kassymova and director of “Energy and Mechanical Engineering Institute” Kassym Yelemessov.

The given event marks an important step in the integration of education and production, and creates unique opportunities for students in the energy sphere. Such cooperation between an educational institution and an enterprise allows students to gain practical knowledge and skills necessary to work in real conditions. Such cooperation is an example of the integration of education and industry, which is important for the training of qualified personnel in the energy sector.

The branch of the department will operate according to dual training principles, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills acquired directly at work. Students studying under this model will be able to master the subtleties of energy processes more deeply and adapt faster to the profession requirements.

Dual training is an educational model that combines theoretical training in educational institutions and practical training on the basis of an enterprise. Students gain real-world work experience that helps them better understand theoretical concepts and apply knowledge in practice, graduates with work experience at the enterprise, graduates adapt more quickly to the work environment and corporate culture, which reduces the time for commissioning after employment. Dual training improves the training quality of specialists in the energy field, making them more competitive and ready for the challenges of the modern labor market.