Requirements Of Labor Market Research Articles

ЦИФРОВАЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ И СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТРЕНДЫ ПОДГОТОВКИ КАДРОВОГО РЕСУРСА

The scientific article presents analytical aspects of the constant transformation ofprofessional training under the influence of modern technological structures, changing labor market requirements and economic demands. Currently, the focus of attention is on the search for the most effective ways to transform educational institutions, the activation of the use of innovative pedagogical techniques aimed at forming not only the professional vision of the graduate, and mastering professional skills, but also acquiringflexible skills to implement the tasks set in conditions of a high level of digitalization of all sectors of the economy and spheres of society.

Affecting Factors in the Curriculum Development Capacity of Primary School Teachers in the Northern Mountainous Area of Vietnam

Since the implementation of the General Education Program Year 2018, schools and teachers have the autonomy in choosing teaching content, and teaching methodologies suitable to the practical conditions of local and schools. To meet the renovation requirements of world education and Vietnamese educational, teachers need to have the capacity to develop curriculum. Curriculum development is a process that is carried out continuously with the aim of reviewing, updating, supplementing and developing to meet the needs of society, scientific achievements and technology as well as labor market requirements. The purpose of this study is to discover the factors affecting the curriculum development capacity of primary school teachers in the Northern mountainous area of Vietnam. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) method was used on the basis of the survey results from 261 primary school teachers. Since then, four factors affecting the program development capacity of primary school teachers have been identified: physical facilities (45.710%); the direction and supervision of managers (9,940%); the ability to understand the general education program year 2018 (7.046%) and the capacity to design lessons (4.875%). This is the premise that suggests some recommendations to improve the program development capacity for teachers in the Northern mountainous areas of Vietnam.

Economic analysis of factors associated with education and employment

The purpose of the research is to determine and analyze the current situation in the Georgian economy, labor market requirements, existing workforce structure, main challenges and trends. Important studies were conducted, within the framework of which market requirements were analyzed, consultations were held with experts in the field, employers, representatives of the Center for the Development of the Quality of Education; The present situation of supply and demand in the educational market is studied and analyzed. Qualitative and quantitative studies were also conducted, within the framework of which the following were identified: the compatibility of higher education programs with the market requirements, the inclusion of practical components in the educational process, the relationship between higher educational institutions and students, and the processes of interaction between education and the labor market. We think that the promotion of professional education will definitely lead us to the desired results, both from the point of view of the economy of Georgia and the general situation in the country. There is simply a need for more involvement from the state and, accordingly, more properly conducted measures, raising the level of awareness in society and creating all the prerequisites in order to change the attitude towards vocational schools as positively as possible. All this will eventually become a contributing factor for improving the level of education or the economic situation. The study concludes with findings and suggestions, which cover the issues facing the Georgian labor market and the labor force demand vision. The examination of the influence of higher education on employment and income in Georgia demonstrates that the investment in higher education yields a discernible return at this point, but the human capital developed in the higher education system is still not being employed efficiently in the country.

Impact of quality assurance on TVET programs for the digital employment market of IR 4.0 in Pakistan: a quantitative investigation

PurposeIn the current period quality assurance (QA) and technical vocational education and training (TVET) are known as the two comprehensively examined ideas in schooling, dependent on exceptional abilities in this modern era of Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0. The incapability or need for QA of technology-oriented programs has been dissected by policy makers as a hindrance in accomplishing the TVET objectives. Consequently, the reason for this exploration paper was to contemplate over the impact and association of QA on TVET programs and level of preparedness of TVET teachers for the market of IR 4.0 in Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachIn this study a quantitative research method with survey-based research has been used whereas, two research questions and hypotheses were structured and explained to lead the study. The research sample was 475 TVET teachers having technical competence for Pakistan using the random sampling technique. The instrument was an adapted questionnaire using five Likert scales. Moreover, mean and standard deviation was utilized while one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation was used to test the hypothesis.FindingsThe findings of this study uncovered that there is no significant impact of QA of TVET programs to fulfill the need of IR 4.0 in Pakistan. But there is strong and positive association between QA of TVET programs as per the demand of IR 4.0 and level of preparedness of teachers toward it. The study suggested that in order to meet the labor market's requirements according to IR 4.0, future employment demand could be met by assuring their TVET programmers' QA and putting them into practice in accordance with the indicators and the TVET framework suggested in literature and by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is widely accepted. The findings will also help to detect current trends in teaching, providing important insights in terms of QA and the focus of digitalization in TVET education.Practical implicationsThe implication of this study is that in order to influence TVET's technological development, employment and national development, policy makers, TVET principals, coordinators and teachers must work on important aspects of their access that are very important on inclusion, financing and quality – the assurance of standards, as it meets the needs of the country according to the IR 4.0 labor market.Originality/valueThis is one of the unique studies of its nature which has focused on the QA on TVET programs for the digital employment market of IR 4.0 in Pakistan and South Asia.

Mental Agility in Learning to keep up with the Requirements of Labor Market

Mental Agility in Learning to keep up with the Requirements of Labor Market

ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ТРУДОВОЇ МОБІЛЬНОСТІ ЯК ФАКТОР РОЗВИТКУ ЛЮДСЬКОГО КАПІТАЛУ

З урахуванням зрослої важливості людського капіталу в сучасному світі та його величезного потенціалу для економічного розвитку, створення сприятливих умов для акумулювання людського капіталу і покращення його характеристик дозволить отримати значущий за розміром і тривалий за часом соціально-економічний ефект. Основоположною передумовою його цілеспрямованого формування в сучасному динамічному світі є трудова мобільність. Феномен трудової мобільності – об’єктивно існуюче явище будь-якого ринку праці; вона відображає рух робочої сили як товару, а її динаміка формує кон’юнктуру ринку. Релокація є суттєвим чинником впливу на сукупну продуктивність праці, використання робочої сили, а отже, на формування і використання людського капіталу. Трудову мобільність, що визначає якісну характеристику робочої сили, її потенційну здатність до зміни функцій у виробництві матеріальних і нематеріальних благ, готовність до професійно-кваліфікаційного зростання, опанування нових професій, здатність адаптуватися в динамічних виробничих умовах, зумовлено перспективою структурної трансформації вітчизняної економіки, змінами регіональної спеціалізації у процесі повоєнної відбудови економіки і сучасними економічними умовами, коли технологічні процеси й вимоги ринку праці до функціональних обов’язків працівників швидко змінюються. Структурно деформована, диспропорційна, позбавлена власних стабільних рушіїв розвитку, вітчизняна економіка не здатна належним чином реагувати на існуючі ризики і кризові коливання. Накопичені на ринку праці негаразди характеризуються не тільки загрозами, але й серйозними негативними наслідками. Під час воєнних дій і в період повоєнного відновлення заходи державної політики у сфері збереження й використання людського капіталу мають бути максимально ефективними і спрямовуватися на зменшення структурних дисбалансів у сфері зайнятості, забезпечення дієвості «соціальних ліфтів», удосконалення системного пакета законодавчих і соціально-економічних засобів щодо регулювання ринку праці й соціально-трудових відносин.

MACHINE LEARNING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO THE LABOR MARKET REQUIREMENTS

Context. The urgent task of increasing the functional efficiency of machine learning of decision support system (DSS) for assessing compliance with content modern requirements of the educational disciplines of the graduation department based on the results of the employer survey has been solved.
 Objective. Increasing the functional efficiency of machine learning of DSS for assessing compliance with modern requirements of the educational disciplines content of the first (bachelor’s) level specialty educational and professional program based on machine learning and pattern recognition.
 Method. The method of machine learning of DSS is proposed for adapting the educational content of the graduation department to the labor market requirements. The idea of the method is to maximize the information capacity of the DSS in the machine learning process, which allows in the monitoring mode to guarantee a high full probability of making the correct classification decisions. The method was developed as part of a functional approach to modeling cognitive processes of natural intelligence, which makes it possible to provide DSS with flexibility when retraining the system due to increasing the power of the recognition classes alphabet. The method is based on the principle of maximizing the amount of information in the machine learning process. The modified Kullback information measure, which is a functional of the accuracy characteristics of classification solutions, is considered as a criterion for optimizing machine learning parameters. According to the proposed functional category model, an information-extreme machine learning algorithm was developed based on the hierarchical data structure in the form of a binary decursive tree. The use of such a data structure allows you to automatically divide a large number of recognition classes into pairs of nearest neighbors, for which optimization of machine learning parameters is carried out according to a linear algorithm of the required depth. The geometric parameters of hyperspherical containers of recognition classes were considered as optimization parameters, which were restored in the radial basis of the binary space of Hamming features in the machine learning process. At the same time, the input traning matrix was transformed into a working binary training matrix, which was changed in the machine learning process through admissible transformations in order to adapt the input information description of the DSS to the maximum reliability of classification decisions.
 Results. The informational, algorithmic, and software of the DSS was developed to assess the educational content quality based on the machine analysis results of respondents’ answers. Within the framework of the geometric approach, based on the informationextreme machine learning results, highly reliable decisive rules, practically invariant to the multidimensionality of the recognition features space, were constructed based on the hierarchical data structure in the form of a binary decursive tree. The influence of machine learning parameters on the functional effectiveness of machine learning of the DSS was studied on the evaluation example of the educational content of the educational and professional bachelor’s program of the specialty 122 Computer Science.
 Conclusions. The computer modeling results confirm the high functional efficiency of the proposed method of informationextreme hierarchical machine learning and can be recommended for practical use in institutions of higher education to assess compliance with modern requirements of the educational content of graduation departments.

Dual form of competence acquisition in the sphere of higher education: the global experience of implementation and integration of Ukraine

In the conditions of increased competition in the labor market, the task of improving the system of training qualified personnel in higher education is being updated. One of the ways of their implementation is the formation of a system of dual training of higher education applicants, which will contribute to the elimination of the use of traditional forms and methods of education, increase the quality of personnel training, considering the modern requirements of the implementation of employers. The dual form of acquiring competencies is an effective way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills. It is possible to combine the study of theoretical material at a higher education institution with practical training at enterprises, organizations, and institutions. The realities of the modern educational space in the previous conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and today's wartime conditions in Ukraine require greater use of dual education in higher education as one of the elements of an innovative form of education in support of a competitive educational environment. To study this issue, we turn to foreign experience in different countries; educational institutions that implemented dual professional education have a long history of successful development, recognized at the world level. Today, in the world's advanced countries, the block of practical training accounts for about 70% of the educational process, which contributed to a significant increase in the number of specialists working in a pre-selected specialty. Therefore, using the world experience of implementing dual education in educational institutions in the complex modern conditions of the domestic educational environment is highly relevant and requires further research. The article aims to reveal the world experience of implementing a dual form of competence acquisition in higher education and the application of directions in Ukraine. The results. Having analyzed the experience of some countries in implementing dual education, we outline the importance of complex quality education in the way of training highly qualified specialists with critical competencies and appropriate professional suitability in the labor market. Therefore, today, there is a reformation of the domestic system of higher education on the way to the introduction of two-formal education in the aspect of forming an equal partnership of higher education institutions, employers, and applicants, providing them with practical experience in the conditions of actual professional activity. The implementation of personnel dual education will contribute to the improvement of the quality of education, the growth of the number of employers in the professional training of the future, the approximation of the training of specialists to the modern requirements of the labor market and companies in demand in various fields of activity in the context of the post-war recovery of the domestic economy. The concept of the induction form of acquiring competence in the field of higher education differs from the traditional strengthening of the training of practical specialists, which provides training in higher education institutions of highly qualified personnel by the needs of enterprises in various fields of activity and the requirements of the modern labor market. Keywords: education, world experience, dual form of education, student of higher education, competitive specialists, higher education.

Assessing GIS education and GIS workforce in Saudi Arabia

PurposeThe geographic information systems (GIS) sector is witnessing significant growth in recent times at the global level and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the same pace. In this research, the authors aim to measure the GIS market employability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the required skills of those seeking GIS employees, existing knowledge and abilities of graduates of relevant academic programs and gaps, if any, between the graduates and the labor market requirements in terms of GIS. Research on GIS education and GIS employability from an information system perspective is scarce; thus, this study is needed.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a questionnaire was distributed manually and electronically to a specific group of GIS students, teachers and employees. The questionnaire was prepared in Arabic and English language. It was distributed manually to the attendees of the 12th GIS Symposium, organized by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University at Dammam city, Saudi Arabia in April of 2018. The event is a yearly one that gathers local GIS community and outside speakers and guests. An electronic version of the questionnaire was also available and distributed via personal contacts. Responses were received until the end of 2019.FindingsThe results of 107 respondents indicates good GIS foundation (for example in topology, geospatial data processing and cartography); however, programming and business skills (namely cost benefit analysis, organizational perspective and business understanding) are lacking from Saudi GIS graduates. About 67% of respondents acknowledge directly that it is difficult to find locally qualified GIS graduates. Moreover, 55% of respondents classify GIS job candidates as underqualified. This research identifies under qualification in business competencies and computer programming skills for GIS students and workers in Saudi Arabia. This research did not find a statistically significant different response between GIS teachers and GIS employees/employers; however, students’ response was significantly different from these two groups.Originality/valueResearch on GIS education and GIS employability from an Information System perspective is scarce; thus, this study is needed. Moreover, research about this topic in Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf is almost nonexistent.

Digital transformation and ICT sector performance in EU countries

Digital transformation is now one of the most important topics in all EU countries in creating and managing strategies and visions for states, businesses, organizations, and citizens. The ICT sector is currently one of the most important sectors with significant added value. The main purpose of the paper is to identify the efficiency of the digitalization of the economy and society concerning the performance of the ICT sector. This paper uses multi-criteria efficiency evaluation methods – Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA models). Inputs in the basic DEA model are the dimensions’ values of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which are also used to express the DESI summary indicator, such as human capital, connectivity, digital technology integration, and digital public services. Output in the DEA model indicates the ICT share of GDP. Finally, output-oriented DEA models are used to express the efficiency score. The analysis results show that Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, and Malta have a below-average level of DESI, but they can be classified as efficient. Italy, Lithuania, and Slovenia are the worst performers in the efficiency score. The next step was to express the efficiency scores in the DEA models in terms of different combinations of inputs and outputs. Malta was efficient in all fifteen DEA models. Based on these findings, Malta is considered significantly positive. Its approaches can serve as an example for other countries. AcknowledgmentThis paper was supported by the Slovak Ministry of Education’s Scientific Grant Agency VEGA: “Digital Economy and Changes in the Education System as a Reflection on Labor Market Requirements”. Project registration number: [Reg. No.: 1/0689/20].

Data mining of vacancy data to identify the current labor market needs

As a result of manufacturing digitization and the transition to new technologies, the labor market requirements for specialists’ skills and abilities are changing. Employing an appropriately qualified workforce is critical to stimulating economic growth. In October 2021, the federal project “Development of the IT industry human resources” of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation” was approved by the Government of Russia. The project is being implemented as part of the list of initiatives for the socio-economic development of the Russian Federation until 2030. In the context of changing technological trends, it is crucial to adapt the educational programs of higher educational institutions in timely manner to ensure training of such specialists who meet the demands of the labor market. The article proposes a data mining toolkit to analyze vacancy data in order to identify relevant skills and abilities required in the labor market. Based on the IT labor market data collected from the hh.ru service, I analyzed the key skills indicated in the vacancies posted on the site. Additionally, vacancy clustering was performed. Educational institutions can regularly use the suggested approach to update educational program curricula.

НОВОЕ ПОКОЛЕНИЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРОГРАММ СРЕДНЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ: ПОДГОТОВКА СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ СРЕДНЕГО ЗВЕНА ДЛЯ ЛЕГКОЙ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОСТИ

The article looks at topical issues of vocational training specialists with secondary vocational education, whose qualification will allow to qualitatively replanish the personnel of textile industry enterprises. Secondary vocational education is undergoing an active modernization in our country. New technologies for training specialists of this level are aimed at improving the quality of education and developing a strategy that makes working professions prestigeous. Currently, there is a shortage of specialists with secondary vocational education, whose qualifications meet the modern requirements of the labor market. Many graduates of secondary vocational educational colleges cannot find a job in their specialty for a number of reasons, one of which is the discrepancy between the received education and the requirements of the labor market. This problem is being solved at the federal level through the implementation of the «Professionalitet» project, which means updating the system of secondary vocational education for training personnel in accordance with the real needs of specific employers from technical industries. The purpose of this article is to identify current problems in the system of training industry specialists with secondary vocational education and prospects for the development of training system for textile industry on the basis of large scientific-educational and production centres in the conditions of an experiment on the development, testing and implementation of a new educational technology for designing educational programs of secondary vocational education within the federal project «Professionalitet». As a result of the study, the main costraining factors were identified hindering the high-quality training specialists with secondary vocational education, as well as the key elements that are extremely necessary for the training of those ones meeting the modern and promising requirements of the industry labor market were identified. The novelty of the research is determined in the emperical sustantion of the importance of increasing role of an industry employer in the development and implementation of educational programs of secondary vocational education of a new generation. There is an obvious need to redistribute the functionality of the employer and the administration of a secondary vocational educational college when designing educational programs. An industry employer becomes the main developer of the educational program (its content and resource provision), while the administration of a secondary vocational educational college becomes a link providing consulting and methodological support.

Editorial - Digital innovation – A driving force of change

In the contemporary landscape, the phrase “digital innovation” has become synonymous with transformation, revolutionizing the way individuals, businesses, and societies operate. The integration of digital technologies into various facets of our lives has not only accelerated the pace of change but has also emerged as a powerful driving force shaping the future. Digital innovation, at its core, refers to the application of digital technologies to create new or significantly improved processes, products, or services. The relentless evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and data analytics has unleashed a wave of transformative possibilities across diverse sectors. One of the key attributes of digital innovation is its inherent ability to disrupt traditional models, fostering a dynamic environment that rewards adaptability and forward-thinking. In recent years, innovation, especially innovation in technology has received great attention in business as a strategic way for resilience. Monge and Soriano (2023), after reviewing 119 articles published in the WOS over the period 2018-April 2022, provide the most complete and up-to-date review of digitalization from a global perspective, summarizing the current state of knowledge within an integrated framework. Ndesaulwa and Kikula (2016) have considered technological innovation as a major force in economic growth and are focused on some of the most distinctive features of innovation in the highly industrialized economies of the OECD area. Although the innovation is seen as a driver for economic growth, it is not certain if digitalization and other innovations will lead to full employment or to a long-term mass unemployment (Arsic, 2020). This author adds that “the employment will depend on the speed of adjustment of education system to technological changes and labor market requirements, as well as on the possibilities for vocational education and change in qualifications”.

PRACTICE-ORIENTED FORMS OF TRAINING SPECIALISTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OF THE REGION

The article examines the existing in Russia practice-oriented forms of training of specialists in the construction industry known for its high specialization. Currently, there is a growing need for people with practical skills and knowledge necessary for the design and construction of technically complex buildings and structures. To meet these needs, a number of techniques are used in the training of specialists for the construction sector, including internships, on-the-job training and vocational training. The article presents an expert assessment of the advantages and limitations of various approaches in training specialists in the construction industry in the regions of Russia. One of the solutions to the problems facing the construction industry and the need for constant innovation and investment in training programs is to create in the Novgorod region on the basis of the Novgorod Construction College a unique educational and production platform for training qualified personnel, taking into account the opinions of employers in the School–College–University–Enterprise paradigm. The article presents the prerequisites for creating a comprehensive training program for the construction industry in the Novgorod region, including such national and local challenges and directions as the need for early career guidance for school students, the gap between the requirements of the real labor market and training at school and institutions of secondary vocational education (colleges) in major subjects, increasing the number of students from the municipal districts of the region, etc. The authors have determined that the main target audiences of the program (school, institutions of secondary vocational education (colleges), university, employers) gain a number of synergistic effects that ultimately contribute to the growth of the well-being of the population and the development of the region's economy. The model for the development of the practice-oriented School–College–University–Enterprise program proposed by the authors has a number of strategic priorities for the regional economy, including the introduction of a system of educational, social and professional elevators for students, territorial attachment, guaranteed employment, etc.

ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИЙ СИНКРЕТИЗМ КАК ФЕНОМЕН И ДРАЙВЕР РАЗВИТИЯ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО КАПИТАЛА ПОСТИНДУСТРИАЛЬНОЙ ЭПОХИ

The study aims to analyze the prospects of contemporary education in the digital era. The requirements of the international labor market are becoming more information-oriented, implying a frequent usage of methodologies from the mathematical and engineering sciences. The introduction and implementation of these methods into various studies and the entire professional activities of specialists provide for the re-evaluation of many education concepts in preparing future specialists in numerous fields. This issue is likely to arise in the near future. Therefore, it is addressed through the prism of pedagogical syncretism, which implies the creation of a comfortable environment for the education and training of students in order to build the intellectual capital of any state in the future.

Dual studies as a response for the needs of the contemporary market

Purpose: Dual studies, a modern educational programme combining conventional academic classes with professional work, they are enjoying a growing popularity among students and companies. Dual studies are an alternative form of obtaining employees by employers. Employers during the work placement they have the opportunity to offer to the students the internships and employment in their company. For the students it is a chance to gain the experience. The research presented in the article are referring to the dual studies at the Faculty of Organization and Management at the Silesian University of Technology in the field of Logistics 2nd rank. These studies began in February 2019 and it will take three terms. The purpose of the article is to answer for the questions if dual studies are the best answer for the requirements of the contemporary labor market and if dual studies are the optimal model of graduate education. The research will be conducted in 4 steps: after the 1st term and terminated work placement; after terminated internship; after the third term and after one year from the defense of the master's thesis. Design/methodology/approach: In this article were used the interview and questionnaire method. Interviews and questionnaire were conducted with both students and companies where the practice and internships taken place. Findings: Obtained results provide preliminary information regarding to the effects of the first term, usefulness of classes, use of the knowledge gained during the work placements and internships. The results of the research present the expectations of the employer towards graduates in scope to their competences: knowledge from the field which they are studying, and soft competences in the scope of teamwork or communication. Originality/value: Dual studies are a new form of education, having a practical nature and combining the acquisition of knowledge and experience at the same time. Students are theoretically prepared, thanks to which they can find themselves in the industry in practice. Dual studies are a source of potential benefits for various groups of stakeholders (universities, employers, students). Dual studies are presented in the article as a form of development of entrepreneurial attitudes and professional competences of students (including social competences highly valued in the labor market). These studies are a great opportunity to prepare for the requirements posed by the labor market for each graduate. Keywords: logistics, dual studies, modern educational model, trainings, market requirements. Category of the paper: general review.

Digitalni marketing kao alat za inkluzivno zapošljavanje

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) represent the largest minority in the world who are still not adequately represented in the labour market and are therefore at higher risk of poverty and material deprivation. Digital marketing has the potential to close this gap by enabling PWDs to work remotely and access a wider range of employment opportunities. With the right support and accessibility measures, PWDs can use their skills and talents in digital marketing to contribute to their economic empowerment and inclusion in society. Considering that participation in digital labour platforms is an accepted labour practice in Serbia, this paper represents a pilot study aimed at gaining insights into the requirements of the digital labour market with a focus on digital marketing. To this end, the requirements of entry-level marketing positions on one of the most popular platforms for freelancers - Upwork - were investigated. The main objective of this analysis is to provide sound suggestions for the development of training programmes and mentoring initiatives tailored to enable PWDs in Serbia to become self-employed and increase their chances of earning additional income.

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Vocational education and training (VET) is an integral part of the Ukrainian educational system and an important component of the country�s reconstruction both now and in the long term, due to the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Given this, VET institutions in Ukraine should adapt to the unfavourable conditions of the ongoing russian-Ukrainian war and train qualified workers in accordance with the requirements of the current labor market. As a result of the martial law in Ukraine, starting on February 24, 2022, VET institutions subsequently switched to distance learning, and then, depending on the security situation in the certain region, provide educational services in three different formats (full-time, distance and mixed). By that time, Ukrainian students already had experienced distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of quarantine measures, so this was not a new challenge for most participants in the educational process. However, other problems that had existed in providing quality VET for some time before have crystallized. It is about the proper methodological support of the educational process, one of the main components of which is the availability of the required educational materials. The working hypothesis of this article is that one of the key factors influencing the provision of quality educational services in the VET system is the availability and accessibility of training materials (textbooks), which should be up-to-date, reflect the current needs of society and take into account the needs of the business sector. To test this hypothesis, the article analyzes in detail the survey covering 25 Regional Educational and Methodological Centers of Vocational Education in Ukraine, which was conducted by the authors in 2020. The study found, among other things, that it was an imbalance between the available number of textbooks and the real need for quality educational literature in a number of professions; nearly 50% of vocational training textbooks were outdated and did not reflect trends and changes in the relevant sectors; some textbooks were published in russian in the Soviet era etc. However, in recent years, the situation with the provision of materials for VET education and its accessibility has improved significantly, and today the vast majority of educational materials are available online and are concentrated on several electronic platforms. In order to facilitate and increase the efficiency of further use of educational literature, the authors propose to create a unified e-platform for VET, which will host training materials (textbooks) not only in Ukrainian, but also English-language resources that have proven to be of high quality, in particular, from EU countries.

Development of professional foreign language competence within transport industry requirements

The labour market under current conditions is dynamic and non-homogeneous – it witnesses differentiation in terms of various phenomena and criteria, according to structural changes in the socio-economic environment of society. When considering the labour market requirements for foreign language proficiency, of crucial importance is to take into account the ultimate employers’ needs in the transport industry, the main one being maximum adaptability of graduates-specialists to practical activities in the relevant real sector of the economy. Industry-related educational institutions offer the integrated multi-level system of staff training, retraining and refresher courses conducted under the state regulation in order to meet the state needs. Therefore, to respond to the new challenges, which the transport industry is facing, the educational process continuity requires expansion of professional competencies into supplementary fields of knowledge, taking into account the international labour market condition. Among these, a high level of foreign language proficiency should be noted, which is a significant competitive advantage for a transport university graduate. The authors of the research formulated the industry-related requirements for the level of foreign language proficiency, determined the relevance of improving the quality of foreign language training of students at a transport university, and proposed the methodology guidelines for the use of mnemonics in the process of forming the professional foreign language competence of future economists.

A Study to Identify the Potential Skill Gaps in the Saudi Labor Market Requirements

A Study to Identify the Potential Skill Gaps in the Saudi Labor Market Requirements