Graduate employment of the Symbat Institute of Design and Technology at AHEU
Graduate employment is one of the key indicators of the quality of educational activity of a higher education institution. The Symbat Institute of Design and Technology of the Almaty Humanitarian and Economic University places priority on supporting graduate employment, ensuring their successful professional adaptation and competitiveness in the labor market.
Graduate support and career development system
The Institute operates a comprehensive graduate support system aimed at building sustainable professional connections and developing career competencies. Within this system, the following activities are carried out:
- Cooperation with employers, enterprises, and organizations across various sectors of the economy
- Organization of job fairs and meetings with representatives of business and government institutions
- Career counseling on employment, career planning, and professional growth
- Monitoring of graduate employment and analysis of their professional trajectories
Graduate employment outcomes
Graduates of the Institute are successfully employed in educational institutions, light industry enterprises, design and creative studios, IT companies, public and private organizations, financial and economic institutions, legal structures, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. A significant number of graduates pursue entrepreneurial careers, opening their own studios or working as independent professionals.
According to the employment monitoring results for the 2024–2025 academic year:
According to the employment monitoring results for the 2024–2025 academic year:
- More than 85%Overall graduate employment rate
- Around 76%Employment in the field of specialization
- More than 68%Employment of graduates in pedagogical fields within the education sector
- Over 70%Graduates of creative, technological, and IT programs employed in профиль organizations and creative industries
The Institute’s systematic work in supporting employment ensures the training of competitive specialists who are in demand in the modern labor market and confirms that educational programs meet employer requirements and professional standards.
Cooperation with employers
Currently, the Institute actively implements programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation with employers:
– A cooperation plan with employers has been developed and approved
– Students complete internships at more than 80 practice bases, gaining practice-oriented skills
– Educational programs across all specialties are developed and updated with employer participation
– Regular events are held with representatives of the professional community, including Open Days, Employer Meetings, master classes, and guest lectures
– A cooperation plan with employers has been developed and approved
– Students complete internships at more than 80 practice bases, gaining practice-oriented skills
– Educational programs across all specialties are developed and updated with employer participation
– Regular events are held with representatives of the professional community, including Open Days, Employer Meetings, master classes, and guest lectures