PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AS A TOOL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Relevance: The necessity of researching and implementing public-private partnership (hereinafter referred to as PPP) in the field of vocational (vocational-technical) education is particularly emphasized in the context of martial law in Ukraine. Contemporary challenges caused by the war determine significant changes in the labor market and intensify the need for training highly qualified specialists capable of working under conditions of post-war reconstruction. Military actions require the rapid adaptation of educational systems to new realities, which include not only the implementation of innovative technologies but also the enhancement of practical training for learners. PPP becomes a key mechanism for attracting additional resources and modernizing educational institutions, which contributes to improving the quality of vocational training, strengthening the country’s economic resilience, and enhancing its competitiveness in the international arena, particularly during the post-war recovery period.

Objective: To define public-private partnership (PPP) as a modern tool for the development of vocational (vocational-technical) education and to substantiate the possibilities of its application to improve the quality of specialist training in accordance with labor market demands in wartime and post-war periods.

Methods: The research employs an analysis of scientific sources, regulatory documents, and empirical data to determine the current state of public-private partnership (PPP) as a tool for the development of vocational education. Theoretical analysis, synthesis, and generalization are used to formulate conclusions regarding the effectiveness of PPP in the vocational education system.

Results: The study focuses on public-private partnership as a mechanism that ensures effective cooperation between public institutions and the private sector in the field of vocational education. PPP facilitates the attraction of financial resources, the modernization of educational infrastructure, and the integration of innovative technologies into the educational process. The use of PPP enables the creation of joint educational projects, investment agreements, outsourcing contracts, concession and leasing agreements, which enhance the level of practical training for learners and align with the needs of the modern labor market.

Conclusions: Public-private partnership is a key tool for the development of vocational education, aimed at effectively engaging private sector resources to modernize educational institutions and improve the quality of specialist training. It fosters the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the educational process and increases graduates' competitiveness in the labor market, which is particularly critical in the context of the country’s post-war recovery.