Инвестиции в будущее: учащиеся профессионального лицея обучились современным технологиям теплоизоляции

Investing in the Future: Vocational Lyceum Students Master Modern Thermal Insulation Technologies

Experts from the CAMP Alatoo PF conducted a training session for first-year students at Vocational Lyceum No. 4 in Bishkek—future finishing work specialists. The training was organized as part of the "Green Houses Initiative in Central Asia: Building Healthy and Climate-Resilient Homes" project. This initiative is implemented by CAMP Alatoo PF with support from the Small Grants and Climate Innovation Fund (SGCIF) and the regional program "Climate Risk Management in Central Asia" by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

This educational intensive served as an experiment: following the successful training of experienced professionals, the project turned its focus toward the next generation of craftsmen. Ruslan Ismailov, Project Coordinator at CAMP Alatoo PF, noted: "Energy-efficient technologies are evolving rapidly. To ensure future specialists remain competitive in the market, they must master current trends and modern materials from the very start of their professional education."

During the theoretical session, trainers from CAMP Alatoo PF, alongside partners from Alinex and FSD, introduced participants to modern types of thermal insulation and facade systems. Specific focus was placed on the details of creating "wet facades" (liquid travertine) and working with cladding materials that provide reliable mechanical protection for insulated walls.

The core of the training followed a "full immersion" practical format, with lyceum classrooms serving as makeshift construction sites. Divided into two teams under the guidance of trainers, the students independently completed every stage of the technological process—from wall preparation and insulation with expanded polystyrene and basalt wool to applying travertine and installing the final cladding.

The hands-on practice evolved into a genuine competition for speed and quality, with a particular emphasis on teamwork. According to the instructors, students are taught from day one to ensure everyone is engaged in the process and stays productive. Notably, among the future craftsmen, two young women worked alongside their male peers, having chosen this high-demand, tech-oriented specialty.

This training format allows future builders to adapt to high professional standards immediately, significantly easing their transition to real-world construction sites in the future.