DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES IN MARITIME UNIVERSITY CADETS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORK

Abstract

In the context of current reforms and modifications to professional competencies in maritime transportation, the development of professional orientation among cadets at maritime universities is particularly important. In a constantly evolving labor market, where requirements for professional skills and personal qualities are constantly evolving, the issue of training competent and motivated personnel is becoming an important research topic for addressing contemporary educational challenges in educational institutions. Based on the identified problem: the insufficient effectiveness of existing educational methods in developing young people’s professional orientation, the study set and achieved the goal of developing a specialized educational program aimed at fostering professional orientation among cadets at maritime universities, which involves integrating professional guidelines and attitudes into the educational process. The article analyzes theoretical approaches to developing professional orientation, identifies the specifics of professional orientation among maritime industry specialists, and presents a summary of the methodological framework for the educational program. The study’s methodological basis is a competency-based and systems-based approach, which allows for the examination of professional orientation as a complex personality characteristic shaped by various factors. The researchers use theoretical analysis, empirical research, and methods for modeling and designing educational programs. Testing and interviews reveal a strong interest in fostering students’ motivation and readiness for professional work through online platforms and specialized educational programs.