A Dual Form of Acquiring Higher Education as a Way to meet Labor Market Requirements for the Practical Training of Graduates

Based on the study of relevant regulatory and legal documents, positive foreign experience and analysis of scientific publications of recent years, the article considers the prospects of using a dual form of higher education to meet the labor market requirements for the practical training of graduates. The essence of dual education and the importance of cooperation between employers, higher education establishments and students at the institutional, personal and business levels are revealed. It is emphasized that due to the use of a dual form of education, a qualitatively new educational environment is created, which is favourable for combining theoretical and practical training of higher education seekers, and the implementation of the principle of student-centeredness. It is noted that foreign experience of acquiring higher education cannot be adjusted to the domestic practice without its proper justification, as well as organizational and educational and methodological support. Special attention is focused on the main stages of the pilot project (2018-2023) on the implementation of the main provisions of the Concept of training specialists in the dual form of acquiring professional pre-higher and higher education. It was concluded that, embarking on the path towards modernizing practical training of future specialists by using a dual form of education, it is necessary to take into account the interests and opportunities of higher education institutions, employers and students.