The convicts serving their sentences in the medium-security institution of the penal system in the Abai region became the winners of the republican competition of professional skills among college students at the KUIS "The best car repair mechanic". Following the results of the competition, representatives of the Abai region institution took the second and fifth places, demonstrating a high level of theoretical training and practical skills.

             The competition is aimed at improving the quality of vocational training for convicts with the qualification of "Car repair mechanic", as well as at creating sustainable motivation for professional development, self-improvement and further social adaptation after release.

The main objectives of the competition were to determine the level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of participants in the field of car fitting, to improve professional skills in accordance with modern industry requirements, as well as to form responsibility for the quality of work performed and compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.

             The competition was held in two stages.
At the first stage, participants completed test tasks consisting of 60 questions covering vehicle design, materials science, and industrial safety requirements. At the second stage, the contestants completed the task of disassembling and assembling an automobile generator.

              According to the results of the competition, convicted medium-security penal institutions in the Abai region were among the best, taking second and fifth places among participants from all over the republic.

             One of the winners is a 35—year-old convict serving a sentence for distributing narcotic drugs. He was previously sentenced to nine years in prison. While in the institution, the man began studying at the Polytechnic College at the institution in a working specialty.

After school, I went to Semey University, but dropped out in my final year. I tried to earn money by working at various jobs, but I still didn't have enough money. At some point, he made the wrong choice and started distributing drugs, for which he ended up in prison. Now, being here, I decided to get a job and change my life. I am studying to become a welder in order to earn an honest living after my release. Winning the prize in the competition was my first achievement and proved that it is possible to move forward and set new goals and became an opportunity for me to reconsider my life priorities," the convict shared.

         - The participation of convicts in professional competitions plays an important role in their re-socialization. Obtaining sought-after jobs and participating in such competitions help convicts develop professional skills, build responsibility and self-confidence. Such events motivate them to a law—abiding lifestyle and increase their chances of successful employment after their release," said Nurbolat Sapargaliyev, Deputy head of Nurbolat.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1230754?lang=ru