Adapting educational models to train oil and gas specialists to work in the digital economy

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of adapting educational models for the training of oil and gas specialists in the context of the digital transformation of the economy. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to improve the vocational education system, taking into account the new requirements of the labor market and technological challenges. The purpose of the research is to develop conceptual foundations and practical recommendations for the modernization of educational programs in the oil and gas industry. The methodological base consisted of systematic, competence-based and predictive approaches, content analysis, and an expert survey (n=35). It has been established that the current educational models do not fully meet the challenges of developing the digital competencies of future specialists. A set of measures is proposed to update the content of education, introduce innovative pedagogical technologies, and develop networking between universities and businesses. According to the results of the examination, the proposed solutions will increase the practice orientation of training (71%), reduce the period of adaptation of young specialists (by 28%). The findings are important for optimizing the staffing of the oil and gas sector, and can be used in the design of educational programs. It is advisable to direct further research to the development of predictive models of professional competencies.