The impact of vocational schools on the labor market in Kyrgyzstan

Abstract

This study addresses the issues regarding the technical and vocational schools in Kyrgyzstan. The study aims to determine the contribution of vocational high schools to the labor market in Kyrgyzstan. In this study, the primary hypothesis of this study is to show that if vocational schools in Kyrgyzstan provide an education well enough to meet the labor markets' demands or a reform required to their curriculum to use existing resources more efficiently. The data, collected from 500 businesses, was analyzed using the SPSS package program, descriptive statistics, factor analysis, correlation distributions, correlation analysis, and reliability analysis. The survey results showed that the business community does not need universityeducated professionals in law, economics, banking, and education. The graduates of vocational junior colleges with practical skills and competencies, however, are on demand. The findings of this study reveal that the most needed professionals are accountants, finance specialists, and managers in Kyrgyzstan labor market.