Applications are now open for free IT education as part of the Tech Orda 2024 project

Applications are now being accepted from individuals to participate in the new cohort of the Tech Orda program. The program offers all citizens of Kazakhstan aged 18 to 45 the unique opportunity to learn IT professions for free.

Applications from prospective students for training will be open until July 31 of this year on the platform astanahub.com.

The Tech Orda program, implemented under the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan at Astana Hub, aims to develop human capital in the field of information technology. It covers the entire range of priority sectors, including web development, 3D design and 3D AR/VR applications, operating system development, cybersecurity and IoT, artificial intelligence and algorithms, mobile application development, as well as areas such as Big Data and GameDev.

According to the Minister of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev, Tech Orda has achieved impressive results over the years. The figures and achievements for 2022 and 2023 highlight its significance in preparing qualified personnel and developing IT education in Kazakhstan. To date, 91 schools have trained 6,251 students. The program is popular not only in major cities but also in the regions — approximately 40% of IT schools and 46% of students are from various regions of the country. The success of the program is also confirmed by high employment rates: 88% of graduates found jobs, and their average salary amounted to about 600,000 tenge.

Program graduates work in 1,079 different companies, including major organizations such as Kaspi.kz, Halyk Bank, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Tengizchevroil, KazMunayGas, Freedom Finance, Kcell, Air Astana, Kolesa Group, and others.
For those who wish to join the Tech Orda program, the astanahub.com portal offers an IT school showcase with a complete list of schools and courses.