This President-initiated program for students’ employment, “Summer Jobs,” will begin in all regions of Georgia on July 20, and will last till August 20. All bachelor students of authorized higher education institutions of Georgia are able to take part in this students’ employment program.

In the scope of the program, 25,000 students will have a chance to work in summer jobs. Their salary will be 500 GEL. Students will be able to choose a job of their interest out of 70 career-areas.

The project, “Summer Job,” aims to facilitate students’ qualification enhancement and capacity development in the fields they are seeking for employment in the future. Additionally, earned income will aid them in funding their own education or enable them to save some for travel, vacations, etc…

The main purpose is to provide students the opportunity to make the most of their summer vocation. Student employment programs such as this are being introduced and developed in other Western Countries.

Governmental organizations and agencies as well as private sector agencies are becoming involved in the students’ employment project initiated by Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.