The State Duma proposed to oblige graduates to work by distribution

The State Council of Tatarstan submitted a draft law to the State Duma, which provides for the introduction of a mandatory three-year work placement for university graduates. The document was published in the system of ensuring legislative activity.

The proposed draft law amends the Law on Education in the Russian Federation. From the additions to it, it follows that only students who study at the expense of the budget are offered to oblige after graduation to work by distribution.

“Admission of citizens to educational organizations <...> is carried out subject to the conclusion of an agreement on the further employment of a graduate of these educational organizations for distribution according to the qualifications he receives, ”the text of the project says.

The explanatory note to the document notes that the state allocates “significant funds” for student education, but at the same time there is a shortage of specialists at the level of district centers and municipalities, and it can be difficult for university graduates to find work themselves.

The plan for the distribution of graduates will be formed by the federal executive body authorized by the government of the Russian Federation, it also follows from the explanatory note. In case of refusal of employment by distribution, the graduate will have to reimburse the cost of education.

“This draft law will ensure that young specialists are guaranteed jobs according to their qualifications for a period of at least three years upon completion of training, which in turn will contribute to the staffing of enterprises in the military-industrial complex and priority sectors of the economy of our country,” the State Council of Tatarstan reports.

The explanatory note cites data from the Ministry of Labor of the Republic, according to which more than 67% of the jobs declared by employers over 40,000 are vacant. The need for defense industry personnel is about 5,500 people.

“In this regard, the employment of graduates of educational organizations by distribution in accordance with the qualifications obtained, including at defense industry enterprises, is relevant,” the explanatory note says.