An Employment Center (also known as a Job Center or Labor Office) is a state-run organization in Uzbekistan that helps individuals find jobs, register as unemployed, receive free professional training, and access unemployment benefits.
These centers operate under the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan and are available in all regions of the country.
🎯 Key Functions of Employment Centers:
-
Registration of unemployed individuals
– Officially registering job seekers and confirming unemployment status. -
Providing job vacancies
– Offering available job listings from employers and matching them with job seekers. -
Professional training and retraining
– Offering free vocational courses to help people learn new skills or change careers. -
Unemployment benefits
– Providing temporary financial support under certain legal conditions. -
Special programs for youth, women, and people with disabilities
– Helping with self-employment, startup support, and preferential job placement. -
Collaboration with employers
– Working with businesses to collect information on job vacancies and refer qualified candidates.
⚖️ Legal Framework in Uzbekistan:
-
Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (2023 edition)
-
Law “On Employment of the Population”
-
Presidential decrees and Cabinet of Ministers’ resolutions
📍 Example:
A citizen visits the employment center. After registration, the center offers a free sewing course. Once completed, the individual is referred to a garment factory and successfully hired.