Formation of career orientations of students in vocational school as a pedagogical problem

Abstract

The article highlights the socio-economic, psychological, pedagogical and methodological significance of professional career orientations as a phenomenon in the personal capacity of graduates of professional colleges and high schools. Regardless of the economic situation in the country, the professional development of graduates, young professionals’ well-being depends primarily on their career orientation.

It is noted that the important factor in the professional development of students of colleges and lyceums is determined by the objectives of professional activities in preparation of students for professional careers identified by professional training teacher.

Attention is drawn to the fact that professional training teacher has opportunities to aim students at achieving a successful professional career. However, the author notes that the formation of career orientation should not happen spontaneously. This is an important and very complex psychological and pedagogical process on which largely depends the future of professional institution graduate.

It is noted that the work on formation of career orientations of future workers must take place in close cooperation with the practical psychologist and should be planned by relevant services of career counseling in collaboration with employers and social partners.