The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Murad Türk, held a series of working meetings with the academic leadership of the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG), the "Todor Kableshkov" University of Transport, and the "Lyuben Karavelov" University of Civil Engineering. The initiative is part of the policy of the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, to overcome the personnel shortage in state transport companies—Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ), the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC), and the Executive Agency "Railway Administration."
The discussions focused on the role of practical training and internships as key elements for the successful professional realization of young specialists in the railway sector. "My professional path began with such practices and internships because they provide a real environment, experience, and confidence for young people to develop in this field," explained Deputy Minister Türk.
He emphasized the serious shortage of personnel in the enterprises within the system of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, including civil engineers required for the implementation of key activities and projects. "This is a challenge that requires swift solutions. That is precisely why I will initiate working meetings between the companies and the universities to create opportunities to attract young specialists at the very beginning of their professional path," Murad Türk stated.
The representatives of the educational institutions expressed the opinion that practical training is vital for understanding and applying theoretical knowledge. They noted that while there are motivated students, it is necessary to create mechanisms to attract and retain them in Bulgaria. They pointed out that high-quality preparation in key sectors such as transport and transport infrastructure cannot be replaced by short-term courses; rather, it requires systematic education, practice, and commitment from the state.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the educational institutions are launching a long-term partnership to resolve the problem of the shortage of various specialists in the railway sector.
