Kazakhstan’s youth internship program, which helps graduates find work, has placed 21,981 young specialists as of October 28, 2026. The program aims to reach 25,000 people by the end of the year.
The internships give graduates initial professional experience in their field, help them put their knowledge and skills into practice, and prepare them for employers’ requirements.
University graduates account for 50.6% of participants, while graduates of technical and vocational education organizations make up 45%. Women account for 67.6% of participants.
The largest shares of participants have found work in education, at 48%, and healthcare, at 35%. The program placed 2,013 people as nurses, 853 as programmer-technicians and 776 as physical education and sports teachers.
Registered unemployed graduates of technical and vocational, post-secondary, higher and postgraduate education organizations can apply if they are no older than 35. No more than five years may have passed since graduation, and applicants must have no work experience in their acquired profession or specialty.
Internships take place in temporary jobs created by employers. Participation lasts up to 12 months, with wages subsidized by the state. The monthly subsidy is 30 monthly calculation indices. It includes taxes, mandatory social contributions, compensation for unused annual leave and banking services, but excludes environmental allowances.
Graduates can apply through the career center where they live. Center staff provide information on eligibility and the application process and help applicants find a suitable position.
