Ryndak V.G., Samofal A.S., Kapaeva A.A.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EDUCATION THEORY AND SOCIAL PRACTICE OF PROFESSION INSTITUTIONALIZATION ^{[№ 3 ' 2022]}
The essence of the definition of “profession” is multifaceted and ambiguous. There is a need to study the work of scientists in various fields: sociologists, economics, education. The concept of “profession” is an integral category of research. According to the results of a theoretical study, several main aspects can be distinguished that characterize the concept of “profession”: “this is a kind of labor activity” and “the presence of special knowledge and skills”. The development of the essence of this definition is noticeable. Initially, it was interpreted as a type (type) of activity, then it becomes a type of activity that requires special training, the presence of certain knowledge and skills. A profession combines a group of related specialties. They are aimed at achieving more particular or intermediate results or at achieving general results by specific means. The mechanisms for designing a model of vocational education are determined: social dialogue between employees, employers and the state; methods for forecasting skills needs; obtaining reliable and timely information on labor markets; normatively fixed contractual relations for the fulfillment of obligations. The most significant for the profession, modern students call such professional qualities as: purposefulness, stress resistance, sociability, ability to work in multitasking mode.