In order to improve the activities of Educational Programs of Journalism and Information and the implementation of dual education since the 2017-2018 academic year, a branch of educational programs «Workshop» has been opened and successfully operates on the basis of the Almaty Regional Regional Communication Center. «Master class in journalism», «Multimedia journalism», «legal foundations of a journalist» are held in the branch of the department in the House of Journalists.

Master classes in the branch of Еducational Programs of Journalism and Information:

On September 11, 2018, the Еducational Programs of Journalism and Information of Zhetysu state University named after I. Zhansugurov together with the General Director of the regional TV channel «Zhetysu» Beisen Kuranbek held a thematic master class. The well-known journalist shared his experience with future colleagues and presented an analysis of current problems in journalism. A qualified specialist gave some tips on how to use the changing requirements of modern times. Along with students, teachers of the Department and employees of the Zhetysu TV channel participated in the master class. The older generation of representatives of journalism and young promising students have developed an agreement on joint activities. Head of the Department of journalism and Philology Yesenbek Zhumagali Beysenbaiuly and Director of the Zhetysu TV channel Kuranbek Beysen signed an agreement on practical training of 50 students during one TV season. According to the developed plan, every month a group of students in the number of five people will undergo practice on the set of the program «Tanzharyk».                        

On February 22, 2018, the house of journalists hosted a lecture by N.Abdirahyma, Deputy editor-in-chief of the Zhetysu newspaper of the Almaty region, on the topic «there is a person Behind the letter» for students of the Еducational Programs of Journalism and Information. The speaker explained how to view and edit emails that come to the editorial office.

On March 1, 2018, the correspondent of the newspaper «Ogni Alatau» V.Petelnik held a master class for students on the topic «Basics of newspaper journalism and genres of printed periodicals». On March 13, 2018, the correspondent of «Kazakhstan» TV channel K.Serikkhanov held a master class for students on the topic «Secrets of becoming a universal journalist».

On April 5, 2018, a correspondent of Khabar 24 TV channel G.Zhantasova held a master class for students on the topic: «rights and duties of a journalist».

In order to explain the features of journalism and the role of the state language in the media, on April 16, 2018, the chief editor of the Almaty regional newspaper «Ogni Alatau» Idigov Atsalim Salamovich met with students of the specialty of journalism. During the meeting, issues of journalistic activity, its principle and quality, as well as the importance of language in the life of the country were discussed. At the end of the meeting, the journalist answered current questions from students.

On April 19, at the workshop square of Zhetisu TV channel, a master class on the theme «Formula for women’s success» was held with the participation of a journalist, Director of the media School «Kazmedia ortalygy» Mahabbat Esen and the winner of the nomination «Businessman of the year», Director of the sewing shop «Jef Tailor» Gauhar Utelbaeva. The round table was attended by journalists of the 1st year of Zhetysu state University. During the master class, Mahabbat Esen revealed to students how to achieve their dreams, and Gauhar Utebayeva, in turn, shared her secrets in business. On may 4, 2019, journalist, news anchor of the national TV channel «Kazakhstan» K. Doszhan, head of the Almaty Bureau K.Hangeldin held a master class on the topic «Rules of working live». On may 4, 2019, a correspondent of Khabar 24 TV channel in London gave a lecture to students «on the basics of media management».

28 January 2019 at the branch of the Еducational Programs of Journalism and Information «Workshop» the Deputy chief of management on Affairs of art of the limited liability company «Zhas Orken» well-known journalist Zh.Abdilda and leading Kazakh radio, the Journalist G.Bostan conducted media training on «the аge of misinformation and the responsibility of a journalist» for students majoring in journalism.

One of the highlights of 2019 can rightly be considered a media training «Thematic journalism and new trends», held at the pavilion of the Zhetysu TV Channel, conducted by the Еducational Programs of Journalism and Information, where the Central person was a guest-a celebrity of national significance, a journalist of the newspaper «Egemen Kazakhstan» Kalmahanbet Mukametkali.

November 1 in the conference hall of Zhetysu state University.After I. Zhansugurov, I. Zhansugurov well-known journalist with many years of experience on such TV channels as «Almaty» and «31 channel»,
TV presenter of the program «Til saqshy», and also the chief editor of the program «Aituga onay», producer of the social talk show «Karaket» – Astana city Meiram held a master class for students majoring in journalism to «Social journalism». During the master class, Samal Meiram shared her TV journalism experience, which helped her achieve what students learn in theory. Thanks to her personal skills, she told how a journalist should be present for a talk show, as well as act and solve related problems. For example, she cited several graduates: «looking for myself», «new hopes of the New year». At the end of the master class, students asked questions and commented on the work of the journalist.