Theoretical and methodological foundations of the preparation of high school students for choosing a professional development path

сontemporary sociocultural and economic transformations have significantly changed the character of professional self-determination of young people, transforming it from a linear process to continuous formation of professional identity. Under these conditions, the problem of forming a professional trajectory in high school students for conscious design, combining resistance to external changes with flexibility of self-realization, becomes particularly urgent. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of theoretical and methodological basis of this process, revealing its multidimensional nature through the integration of psychological, pedagogical and sociological perspectives. Special attention is paid to the structural components of professional readiness, including cognitive, motivational, value-based, practical and reflective aspects. The aim of the article is to identify methodological guidelines for building a holistic system of professional readiness formation. The paper analyzes consistently modern methodological approaches to the study of professional self-determination; structural components of readiness for professional choice; factors influencing this process.

professional self-determination, readiness for professional choice, high school students, professional identity, methodological approaches, structural components, career guidance