On October 23, 2025, the “TalabaExpo-2025” professional exhibition for graduates of higher educational institutions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan was held at the “Sports School No. 1” complex in the city of Nukus within the framework of the “Steps to the Future” program.

 The event was attended by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Karakalpakstan A.Ayapov, First Vice-Rector of the Karakalpak Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies M.Davletmuratov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs N.Absattarov, Student Service Manager of the “Registrator Office,” coordinating the “Kelajakka Kadam” program G.Pirniyazova, faculty deans, youth leaders and representatives of JSC “Uzmilliybank,” the “Kelajakka Kadam” center, banking and financial institutions and the private sector.

 The main goal of the exhibition was to ensure the employment of graduating students, prepare them for the labor market, and support the startup ideas of young entrepreneurs. During the event, more than 700 vacancies were offered by more than 80 enterprises and organizations. Graduating students had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with job vacancies corresponding to their specializations and participate in internship and internship programs.

 Also, within the framework of the event, seminar-trainings were organized, in which experienced entrepreneurs – the head of LLC “Kaypanov Development Group” A.Kaypanov, the founder of the enterprise “Cake Bumer Pastry” M.Mamutova, the head of LLC “Essima Academy & Cosmetology” S.Asanova and the head of LLC “Biogumus” Sh. Niyazimbetov shared his career paths, work experience, and secrets of success in business with young people.

 Representatives of JSC “Uzmilliybank” and the “Kelajakka Qadam” Center provided students with a comprehensive overview of the concessional loans and financial literacy issues provided under Presidential Decree No. PP-61 dated February 14, 2025. This program is creating an important opportunity for young people to implement their startup projects and start their own businesses.

 At the end of the event, the institute’s talented students presented their business projects and were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, A. Ayapov.

 List of students awarded certificates of merit:

 Shinibaev Tursunboy Sultanovich – Agronomy, 3rd year.

 Karimullaev Jumabek Nuratdin ugli – Agricultural Mechanization

 Kenesbaeva Biybisanam Sharofat qizi – Fishing, 4th year

 Kadrimbetova Tumaris Sabidovna – Law, 4th year

 Khudoyan Oksana Askarovna – Greenhouse Management, 4th year.

 Qayipberganov Alimbek Kuatbaevich – Agronomy, 4th year

 Bekbergenova Aygul Uzakbayevna – Ecology, 3rd year

 Ibraimova Umida Alimbay qizi – Cadastre, 2nd year

 Joldasbayeva Hurliman Salamat qizi – Fishing, 1st year

 Saburova Shakhnoza Madiyar qizi – Information Systems and Technologies

 This exhibition created a solid foundation for graduating students to gain practical experience, find their place in the labor market, and have a successful future.