INK hired 2,843 people in 2023 and now employs more than 16,000 professionals. INK creates jobs in all areas of operation — the Irkutsk Region, the Krasnoyarsk Region, and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Local residents make up 70% of the total number of employees.

Almost half of the staff hired in 2023 are employees of Irkutsk Polymer Plant, which is planned to be launched at the end of 2024. Already today, the company needs process engineers, compressor unit operators, and process equipment operators. After commissioning, the plant will employ 1,600 specialists.

In order to train future personnel, the Irkutsk Polymer Plant launches the ProfStart program addressed to the residents of Ust-Kut. Program participants will receive on-site training at the plant under the guidance of experienced mentors and then begin working independently. The program provides for official employment from the first day of training and training at the company’s expense; no specialized education is required for participation.

INK trains and engages professionals from the high school level. The School-University-INK program has been in place since 2018 and includes INK Classes in Ust-Kut, as well as a number of programs for students. In particular, corporate groups, University-INK training system, field internships and office internships. Adaptation programs and support of mentors at workplaces are provided to young specialists.

INK hired nearly 3,000 people in 2023