The “PeşəFest-2026” project, implemented by the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population, was held in Masalli District this time.
Organised under the slogan “Learn a Profession, Build Your Future!”, the festival aims to inform young people and parents about occupations in demand in the labour market and help young people make informed career choices and take the right steps towards their future careers.
The event was attended by Rashad Mustafayev, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population; Araz Ahmadov, Head of the Masalli District Executive Authority; Mashhur Mammadov, Member of Parliament; Hasil Abbasov, Chairman of the Board of the State Employment Agency; as well as senior representatives of public and private organisations and members of the public.
Rashad Mustafayev noted that “PeşəFest” serves as an important platform for familiarising young people with occupations that meet the requirements of the modern labour market and helping them plan their future careers effectively. It was emphasized that identifying the potential of the younger generation, encouraging them to pursue vocational education and ensuring effective communication between young people and employers are among the key priorities of employment policy.
Araz Ahmadov highlighted the importance of young people acquiring the knowledge and skills required for modern, in-demand occupations to succeed in the labour market. He noted the significance of such events in helping young people choose a profession and determine their career paths, adding that “PeşəFest” makes an important contribution to raising awareness of different occupations among young people in the region and expanding their future employment opportunities.
Mashhur Mammadov noted that choosing the right career path lays the foundation for future success. He described “PeşəFest” as an invaluable platform for enabling young people in the region to gain first-hand knowledge of in-demand occupations and learn more about employment opportunities. He encouraged young people to make the most of specialists’ advice and acquire professional skills in digital and practical fields.
As part of the festival, professionals delivered presentations related to their respective specialisations and highlighted the distinctive features of their occupations. They also provided participants with career guidance.
It should be noted that “PeşəFest-2026” features awareness-raising activities covering 11 occupations and specialisations that are particularly in demand in the labour market. These include barista, barber, nurse, seafarer, Internet of Things (IoT) specialist, flight engineer, clothing designer, weapons engineer, occupational health, safety and environmental protection (HSE) specialist, cybersecurity specialist, and UI/UX designer (website and application designer).
Festival participants have the opportunity to learn about the specific features of these occupations and the skills they require, as well as interact with professionals.
The next festivals will be held in the following districts and cities:
• Nakhchivan – October 13;
• Ordubad – October 15;
• Baku – October 22.
Participation in the festival is free of charge. Everyone interested in career choices is invited to take an active part in “PeşəFest-2026”.
