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Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (KTMU) organized its Career Days 2026 program, one of its strategic initiatives aimed at supporting students in their post-graduation journeys. Designed to build sustainable bridges between academia and industry, the event brought together students and representatives from leading institutions and organizations across various sectors, placing career planning at the center of campus life. Going beyond a university model limited to classroom learning, KTMU delivered an intensive program coordinated by the Career Development Office, offering students real-sector experience, access to professional networks, and hands-on career guidance.

Career Days Launched with Strong Participation

The program began with the registration process held in front of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. The opening ceremony, hosted at the Kasym Tynystanov Conference Hall, continued with a dance performance and a mini concert. Throughout the event, students had the opportunity to meet corporate representatives and gain direct insights into different industries through stands set up in the event area and sessions held in the hall.

Deputy Rector Ibraev: “Career Days are an essential guide for students”

Deputy Rector Prof. Dr. Almaz Ibraev emphasized that Career Days are an integral part of university life, highlighting that such events guide students in their career choices and establish a strong bridge with the business world. He stated that KTMU aims not only to equip students with academic knowledge but also to enhance their career awareness, increase professional consciousness, and prepare them as well-equipped individuals for the future.

Students Connected Directly with 30 Institutions

At the stand area set up on the Chyngyz Aitmatov Campus, students had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from national and international organizations such as Eldik Bank, Companion Bank, Demir Bank, Optima Bank, Kant Çimento, Biovit, GlassLand, TSARKA Group, Marel Ltd, Forester, Ak Keme, and Shoro, along with many others from various sectors.

With the participation of nearly 30 companies, the event provided a productive platform for students to closely explore the business world and establish valuable networks that can shape their professional careers. Students gained firsthand knowledge of different industries and learned about current expectations directly from employers. Company representatives also shared information on internship and employment opportunities and conducted one-on-one meetings with students.

Students Engaged with Industry Representatives

As part of the career talks, simultaneous sessions were held in two separate halls. Experts from sectors including banking, finance, consulting, education, technology, manufacturing, and services shared their experiences on topics ranging from recruitment processes and internship opportunities to skill development and industry expectations.

Throughout the day, students gained direct insights into workplace expectations, internship opportunities, and career planning. Representatives from Eldik Bank, Demir Bank, and Optima Bank discussed career paths in banking, recruitment processes, and opportunities for young professionals. Additionally, Forvis Mazars and CCI Bishkek provided insights into corporate culture and development opportunities in international companies. The Teach for KG platform introduced socially impactful career paths, while Biovit, Shoro, M Vector, and Ak Keme shared employment opportunities across various sectors. Through question-answer sessions and one-on-one meetings, students were able to establish direct communication with industry representatives and build professional networks.

Throughout the event, students actively participated through CV submissions, individual meetings, question-answer sessions, and company presentations. For many students, the program served as their first point of professional contact.

Rector Ceylan: “Preparing our students for the future is our top priority”

KTMU Rector Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan stated that the university aims to be a strong educational center preparing students for the world of tomorrow, emphasizing that Career Days 2026 is a concrete reflection of this vision. He underlined the importance of enabling students to directly understand the expectations of the business world, meet industry representatives, and shape their career plans before graduation.
Prof. Dr. Ceylan also noted that through such platforms, which bring together education and employment, the university will continue to offer new opportunities to youth and contribute to training the qualified human resources needed in the region.