Karaganda Higher Polytechnic College: 95 Years – History That Continues

On November 5–6, 2026, Karaganda Higher Polytechnic College marked a significant and vibrant occasion: the institution celebrated its 95th anniversary. The festive program, titled “95 Years: A History That Continues,” brought together the college’s distinguished history, modern educational technologies, and leading areas of training for in-demand specialists.

The main event of the anniversary day was the opening of the Fire and Rescue Training Center. The new training ground is intended to develop students’ professional skills in fire safety, rescue operations, and first aid.

The honor of opening the new competence center and cutting the traditional ribbon was given to the college’s esteemed guests: Darkhan Saulekhanovich Zhiyenbayev, Deputy Head of the Education Department of Karaganda Region; Duman Kairatuly Daleshov, Deputy Head of the Department for Emergency Situations of Karaganda Region; and Bauyrzhan Alpysovich Alzhanov, Director of Karaganda branch of Semser-Ört Sөndіrushі LLP.

The guests were shown a comprehensive five-stage demonstration by the KHPC student rescue squad at the “Spasatel” training ground, and were introduced to the capabilities of the new training facility, designed to build professional skills in rescue work, fire safety, and first aid.

Employers and college graduates who have achieved significant professional success then took the floor.

A special highlight of the festive program was the presentation of the cadet class in the “Rescue Operations” specialization at Bauyrzhan Momyshuly School, established with the college’s methodological support. The young cadets demonstrated elements of their drill and professional training to the guests.

The anniversary program continued in the college’s first building. Its central event was the exhibition “From First Interests – Through College to Professional Success.” Held at the “Open Space” Competence Center, the exhibition presented a unified model of professional development: from the first passions for technology or creative pursuits in preschool age, and the growth of abilities at school, to obtaining an in-demand qualification at college and subsequent employment at the region’s enterprises.

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The main idea of the exhibition was to show the continuous link between early career guidance, technical education, and the real needs of employers.

The exhibition brought together five thematic stations, each reflecting a particular stage in the development of professional competencies.

“First Steps into the World of Technology.” Pupils of the “Montessori-Bambino” development center demonstrated work with a training stand provided by the QazTehna plant. The station was aimed at the early identification of children’s interest in technical creativity and engineering fields.

“From Hobby to Technical Skills.” Students of the Palace of Schoolchildren in the city of Shakhtinsk presented robotics classes. The capabilities of the college’s equipment for studying computer networks and automation were also demonstrated.

“College and Employer: Training Specialists for Real Production Tasks.” Using a training laboratory equipped with the support of Borusan Makina Kazakhstan LLP as an example, guests became familiar with the modern equipment and software used to train future specialists. Such cooperation brought the educational process closer to employers’ requirements, increased graduates’ readiness for employment, and shortened their period of professional adaptation.

“Innovation and Artificial Intelligence.” College students presented their own developments: a “Virtual Assistant” and an “Interactive System Using Artificial Intelligence for Face Recognition.” The social partner KZ Transit LLP demonstrated its “Nika AI” project in 3D modeling, and KAZPROM ENGINEERING LLP presented a robotic manipulator arm. The exhibit reflected the potential for integrating modern digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and robotics into vocational education.

“Competencies of the Future: Unmanned Technologies.” Visitors were shown modern unmanned aerial vehicles used to prepare students for the WorldSkills Kazakhstan championship in line with international standards of professional excellence.

The exhibition became a practical demonstration of cooperation among preschool organizations, institutions of supplementary education, the college, and industrial enterprises in shaping the future workforce of Karaganda Region.

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A ceremonial anniversary program was then held in the assembly hall. It reflected the main stages of the college’s history, the development of its specialties, its labor and teaching traditions, student achievements, and the contribution of social partners. Special attention was paid to veterans, teachers, vocational training instructors, and graduates of different years.

“For us, the 95th anniversary is not only an opportunity to recall the path we have traveled. It is far more important to show that the college’s history continues in its students, graduates, teachers, and new educational projects. We respect professional traditions, but we also understand which specialists and technologies the region will need tomorrow,” said the college’s director, Zhanar Rakhimova.

Karaganda Higher Polytechnic College traces its history to 1931. Over this time it has come a long way, and today it continues to train specialists for industry, construction, energy, information technology, the automotive sector, fire safety, and emergency protection.

The college’s general slogan, “Honoring the Past, Working for the Future,” became the thematic foundation of the anniversary day, vivid proof that the college carefully preserves its traditions and confidently moves forward, nurturing a worthy generation of professionals.