On 13 January 2026, in Tashkent, CRPC (UZCARD) and NEI \u201cSchool 21\u201d have signed the Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at developing the long-term and mutually beneficial partnership in the field of IT education and training of highly qualified specialists.<\/p>\n
The document was signed during the official ceremony attended by the representatives of both parties. The memorandum lays the foundation for systemic cooperation in education, human resource development, and promotion of IT professions in Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n
The parties agreed to implement joint educational initiatives, including:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are sure that our collaboration with School 21 will open new horizons for the development of IT education in Uzbekistan. Our joint efforts will not only enhance the qualifications of specialists but also create additional opportunities for young people in the areas of professional growth and employment,\u201d noted Yulia Tsapkova, Deputy General Director for HR of Management Company \u201cUCMG\u201d LLC.<\/p>\n
The signing of the Memorandum becomes an important step toward strengthening the country’s educational ecosystem and developing IT specialties in the fintech sector.<\/p>\n
The Memorandum reflects the parties’ mutual interest in developing the educational environment and training a new generation of highly qualified specialists for Uzbekistan’s digital economy.<\/p>\n
UZCARD continues to invest in human capital development, expanding its network of partnerships that foster sustainable growth, technological innovation, and employee professional development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe partnership with UZCARD opens new opportunities for development of IT education in the country and expands the capacity to train required specialists. It’s crucial for us that School 21 participants work with real-world industry challenges, understand how to apply their skills in practice, and see clear career prospects. Currently, School 21 offers 12 development paths for participants, from coding to low-code. We are confident that our collaboration with UZCARD will help young professionals develop more confidently in the fintech industry and make a significant contribution to Uzbekistan’s digital economy,\u201d notes Zarina Luhmanova, Executive Director of School 21.<\/p>\n
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UZCARD is the national payment system of Uzbekistan, whose primary focus is developing and improving products in the national payment business, modernizing current services, and expanding services in the fintech industry.<\/p>\n
School 21 is a digital technology school that offers everyone over 17 years of age in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries the opportunity to gain in-demand IT skills free of charge. The training is based on a peer-to-peer methodology \u2013 no schedule, grades, or mentors \u2013 but with an emphasis on practical projects and team development. The program is supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n
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