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Over the course of four days, a large-scale forum of Moscow colleges, held at Gostiny Dvor, attracted more than 80,000 visitors. For the first time, it brought together nearly 70 secondary vocational education institutions on a single platform. This was reported by the press service of the Moscow college. Department of Education and Science.
"For the first time, 55 Moscow and 12 federal and private colleges presented their programs in a single venue. Schoolchildren and their parents learned about the most in-demand specialties in 10 sectors of the Moscow economy—from manufacturing and transportation to creative industries. The forum's key feature was its practical focus. Over 90 interactive master classes were organized for the students, allowing everyone to try their hand at practical applications. Prospective students had a unique opportunity to learn about modern Moscow colleges, leading employers, and students, explore their professional interests and gain practical experience, see what opportunities the capital offers today for mastering a sought-after profession, and choose the right college for them," the department's press service noted.
The students explored the mechanics of an electric car, learned to pilot drones, donned firefighter gear, and mastered the art of making popular drinks. Furthermore, using modern technology—VR headsets, 3D printers, and simulators—they built and tested robots, designed miniature succulent gardens, explored elevator mechanisms, and tried their hand at forensics.
In the admissions area, applicants and their parents received consultations on admissions matters and learned about in-demand majors and professions offered by specific colleges. Anyone interested could take a career guidance test to better understand their aptitude for a particular industry or professional field.
Guests were introduced to the "Made by Moscow Colleges" brand, which involves students from Moscow's colleges producing products and providing services to the city. This approach will allow young professionals to hone their professional skills and directly contribute to the capital's development. At the eponymous corner, visitors could browse and purchase student-made products: tote bags, T-shirts, notebooks, sticker packs, embroidered textiles, shaped candles, soap, and handmade sweets such as chocolate, nougat, and marshmallows.
A special highlight was the student restaurant "Friends' Meeting," which was attended by over seven thousand people. Guests were offered sandwiches, croissants, and éclairs. Drinks included coffee, fruit drinks, and signature fruit and berry teas. Service was provided by students from Moscow's hospitality colleges.
In addition, as part of the business program, a ceremony was held to award the winners of the "Master of the Year – 2026" professional skills competition. As Sergei Sobyanin reported, absolute winner Anastasia Maksimova from the Moscow Pedagogical College became the winner.
Anastasia Rakova previously reported that demand for college admission after ninth grade has increased in the capital. The number of students seeking to master in-demand professions has approached 45,000, leading to the creation of an additional 10,000 state-funded places at Moscow colleges.
Detailed information about in-demand professions and specialties taught at Moscow colleges can be found on the website Moscow Colleges, in the same names Telegram channel Andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.
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Conducting career guidance events for Moscow students contributes to the development of children's talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future profession, and is in line with the objectives of the "Professionalism" project of the national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.
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