Using modern approaches and methods in career guidance work to prepare students of secondary educational institutions for entering the labor market

the relevance of the researched problem is determined by the necessity for effective use of modern approaches and methods in career guidance work with students of secondary vocational institutions to prepare them for entering the labor market. The article presents the experience of practical classes and meetings between students and representatives of various professions, which contribute to participation in the championship movement "Professionals." The leading method of research is the study of real pedagogical experience, which allows for the identification of the quality and level of pedagogical support for senior high school students and secondary vocational education students in their chosen training program for qualified working specialties. The involvement of youth in career guidance activities is examined, and the effectiveness of pedagogical support in their professional development is demonstrated, enhancing its practical nature (trainings, master classes, internships, professional trials, practices) through the use of a competitive component (the championship of professional skills "Professionals"). The results of the research include the motivation of students and teachers, which contributes to increasing the prestige of vocational education and growing interest among youth in secondary vocational training. The materials of the article may be useful for educators in career guidance work and in preparing participants for championship movements.

career guidance, career guidance, approaches in career guidance, pedagogical support, involvement, professional skills competitions «Professionals», competence professional skills, professional tests, specialised secondary school classes