Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) is starting to recruit students for the IOC Class in Ust-Kut. The program is aimed at training future specialists for the oil and gas industry.

Graduates of 9th grade with an average grade of at least "4" on their report card, including in specialized subjects, are invited to participate.

The program includes in-depth study of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science, as well as additional courses to prepare for the Unified State Exam. Students in the special class will be able to visit IOC facilities and participate in corporate events such as sports competitions, professional skills contests, scientific and technical conferences, and more. The project also includes internships at the company, field trips to Irkutsk National Research Technical University, and additional training at the Perseus Educational Center. Classes will be held at Secondary School No. 9 in Ust-Kut.

Applications from parents (legal representatives) will be accepted until June 26, 2025, by email: savutschssr9@mail.ru . The application form is available at the link.

The class will be formed on June 30, 2025, after the completion of the GSE and final testing in specialized subjects. Additional information is available by phone: 8 (39565) 5-10-46 (school reception), +7 914 900 6393 (IOC Talent Management Center).

To prepare a talent pool, IOC has been implementing a comprehensive career guidance program called "School-University-IOC" since 2018. It includes the IOC Class, the IOC Academy project, targeted training for students, internships, and work placements. During the project, 113 students graduated from the IOC Class, most of whom enrolled in state-funded places at specialized universities. This year, there will be 23 graduates, including four medalists.

Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) is one of Russia's independent producers of hydrocarbon raw materials. Founded in 2000, the company conducts geological studies, exploration, and development of subsoil areas in the Irkutsk Region, Krasnoyarsk Region, and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The company ranks first among the top five employers in the "Energy, Extraction, and Processing of Raw Materials" category and is included in the top 50 employers in the hh rating.

Enrollment for the IOC Class has begun in Ust-Kut