Summary of Stakeholder Engagement in the Dual Education System in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Purpose of the research – The problem of weak engagement of enterprises in the dual education system is relevant in many countries of the world. In this regard, the authors aimed to evaluate the degree of involvement of all stakeholders, their level of interest, and their influence on the dual education system in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Methodology – The authors used theoretical methods of research to determine the level of involvement of key stakeholders in rolling out the dual education system in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Researchers utilized data derived from secondary sources provided by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan «Atameken as well as official statistics from the Republic of Kazakhstan's Bureau of National Statistics». Originality/value – The article analyses the level of stakeholder engagement in the dual education system and its influence on the youth unemployment rate in Kazakhstan. Findings – Within the dual education system enterprises play the role of representers of the labor market and also take place as one of the key stakeholders. They not only set their qualification requirements for future employees but also educate young professionals and become a transitional point to working life.