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Astana's New TUMO Center Offers Free Tech Education for Teens

A bold step toward the future: Astana's new tech hub empowers young minds with AI and robotics—no tuition required. Could this reshape Kazakhstan's workforce?

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TUMO Astana Creative Technology Center Opens in Astana

Astana's New TUMO Center Offers Free Tech Education for Teens

The TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies has launched in Astana as part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to the International Artificial Intelligence Center, reports Liter.kz.

The educational hub is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 18 who want to develop digital and creative skills.

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The center offers training in 11 technical and creative fields, including generative AI, programming, game development, animation, 3D modeling, robotics, film production, and digital music.

With a capacity of 5,000 students per year, the center plans to expand with branches in other cities and regions to ensure equal access to modern education for teenagers across Kazakhstan.

The TUMO model combines self-paced learning, expert-led workshops, and real-world project development. Through this presidential initiative, Kazakhstan is integrating into the global education network and investing in human capital starting from adolescence.

Earlier, during a videoconference, the president launched AI schools in 14 regions of Kazakhstan.

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