Formation of digital competencies among students of vocational education training

in the context of the active development of digital technologies accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a need for new educational approaches in the system of secondary vocational education (SPE). The main task of educational institutions is to develop students' digital competencies necessary for successful adaptation to the requirements of the modern labor market. The purpose of the study is to analyze modern methods of forming digital competencies among students in the vocational education system and to develop recommendations for improving this process. The study analyzed existing educational programs and publications on the topic of digital competencies. A comparative analysis of approaches to the formation of digital skills in vocational education institutions was also carried out. The technological revolution requires a revision of educational standards. The implementation of the Federal project «Digital Educational Environment» contributes to equipping educational institutions with modern equipment and the development of digital content. The study identified key areas of digitalization, such as infrastructure development, the introduction of digital technologies and the formation of competencies. The cluster analysis of colleges showed differences in the level of digitalization, which requires an individual approach to each institution. Outdated infrastructure and a shortage of qualified teachers reduce the quality of specialist training. The author offers recommendations for improving the digital competencies of secondary school students, which include the modernization of curricula, the development of electronic resources and advanced training of teachers, which will lead to an increase in the competitiveness of graduates in the labor market.

digital competencies, educational technologies, special professional education, digital literacy, information skills, e-learning, distance education, technology integration, pedagogical approaches, innovative teaching methods