SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP AS A CATALYST FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN EDUCATION

Abstract

In conditions of rapid economic and technological transformations, the modern education system has to transform rapidly to meet the requirements of the innovation economy. This article studies the role of social partnership as a key catalyst in the management of innovation projects in the educational sphere. The paper considers the model of interaction between educational institutions and business, which ensures the integration of the practical experience of enterprises with the theoretical knowledge of educational institutions, which contributes to the modernization of educational programs and improving the quality of specialist training. The study reveals the significance of social partnership as an effective tool for managing innovative educational projects, and formulates recommendations for expanding cooperation, integrating digital technologies and creating interregional educational clusters, which opens up prospects for sustainable development of the educational system. The article describes methodological approaches, including analysis of regulatory and legal documents, comparative analysis of domestic and foreign experience, case studies of the “PhosAgro – Schools” project, and empirical research based on surveys and interviewing of participants in the educational process. The presented results demonstrate an increase in the practical orientation of education, improvement of students’ academic performance and strengthening of partnerships between educational institutions and enterprises.