EDUFUSION NSG - Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth

Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth is an integrated approach designed to transform higher education in Kazakhstan, focusing on aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands and promoting sustainable growth and job creation. The Project aims to create an ecosystem involving tight links between industry and academy, training and certification of educators and providing online courses relevant to market needs to ensure sustainable growth and entrepreneurship raise at national level in Kazakhstan. The main outputs of the EduFusion NSG will be:•Academia-Industry Collaboration Portal (AICP) will provide a bridge for partnerships between educational institutions and business sector. This portal facilitates joint surveys, projects and internships, focusing on skills crucial for value chain development and entrepreneurship.•Teacher Development and Support System (TDSS) will offer accredited training for educators, focusing on modern teaching methodologies and addressing educational disparities. This system will allow teachers to be internationally certified ensuring up-to-date skills and implementation of modern and adequate pedagogical approaches.•Virtual STEAM & Entrepreneurship Academy (VSEA) will be created to offer accredited online courses in STEAM and entrepreneurship, emphasizing gender inclusiveness and climate neutrality. This academy will provide cutting-edge curricula for students and professionals and ensure that these courses meet high quality standards and are directly relevant to market needs.Edu-Fusion NSG stands out for its commitment to accredited, high-quality professional development programs and teaching methodologies. Its innovative approach ensures that trained educators and designed courses in STEAM & Entrepreneurship meet stringent standards, aligning education with the evolving needs of the labor market and fostering an ecosystem conducive to sustainable economic growth and job creation in Kazakhstan.