THE MAIN PROBLEMS OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE IMPACT OF DUAL TRAINING ON THE QUALITY OF STAFF TRAINING

Purpose. This research aims to explore how dual education introduced as part of the state policy of modernizing the education system enhances academic performance and increase students' satisfaction with learning outcomes in Kazakhstani technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions. Methodology. A survey involving 523 students from TVET institutions in Almaty city was conducted for this purpose. Using the SPSS software, the survey data were analyzed to investigate two hypotheses. The first hypothesis proposes that students in dual education systems achieve superior academic results, thereby potentially enhancing their success in the labor market compared to students in non-dual education systems. Hypothesis 2 suggests that dual education students report higher satisfaction with their learning outcomes and greater confi dence in their employability compared to students in non-dual education systems. Originality / value of the research. This study serves as a methodological trial to explore how dual education affects the quality of education in TVET institutions. It also aims to assess the impact on students' satisfaction with their learning outcomes and their confidence in employability. The findings indicate that students in dual education programs exhibit greater confidence in their job market prospects, higher satisfaction with their educational outcomes, and superior academic achievement compared to those in traditional (non-dual) education.