The role of professional education in increasing financial literacy of the population of the Zaporizhzhya region as a factor in regional development

the article is devoted to the study of the role of vocational education in improving financial literacy of the population of the Zaporizhia region as a factor of regional development. The author substantiates the relevance and significance of the research topic. A brief justification of the role and importance of financial literacy of the population is given. It is postulated that currently, the modern generation plays an important role in the economy of regional development. This is due to the fact that about half of them are working. A third have credit cards. Every teenager earns an average of 35,000 to 87,000 rubles a month, and collectively they spend billions a year. But young people in Russia lack basic financial literacy skills, which in turn causes concern both for themselves and for future generations of the domestic economy. An analysis of the scientific literature has led to the conclusion that most students do not know anything about financial education, which makes them unprepared for financial difficulties in adulthood. Having studied the theoretical and practical aspects of the formation of financial literacy of the population, the author of the article came to the conclusion that this academic discipline is extremely important not only for the general development of a person, but also for the active application of knowledge in real life. The author concludes on the need for further assistance in improving the financial literacy of the population, including the Zaporizhia region. In order to achieve sustainable regional development, it is extremely important to integrate financial literacy courses into the curricula of professional educational institutions. The need to create and implement such courses is determined not only by the needs of the labor market, but also by the general well-being of the population. It is recommended to develop and implement methodological materials and programs aimed at developing financial skills, which in turn can contribute to achieving a higher level of financial stability for the residents of the region.

financial literacy, vocational education, Zaporizhia region, regional development, economic sustainability