Human Potential and Prospects for Education Development

Abstract

Among the factors influencing economic growth, a prominent role is assigned to education. In different countries of the world, there are differences in approaches to the organization and management of educational activities. The purpose of the article is to search for means and tools of educational policy that contribute to the accumulation of human potential. During the interdisciplinary research, the works of Russian and foreign scientists were used. Dialectical and civilizational approaches, methods of induction and deduction, content analysis, logical comparisons, expert assessments were applied. The study established that the key characteristic of human potential is education (formal, non-formal, informal); that in the context of global changes, the qualitative characteristics of human potential largely determine the position of states in the world arena; at the forefront are countries and economic entities that have competitive advantages, achieve the greatest economic results because of the effective use of the human factor. The influence of secondary vocational and higher education on the competitiveness of the national economy has been substantiated. The fairness of the policy “education throughout life”, which implies the constant accumulation of human capital through the systematic application of various forms of training and advanced training, mastering new professions and competencies has been proven. Conclusions about the timeliness of introducing innovative forms of obtaining knowledge at different levels of vocational education, the result of which will be an improvement in providing post-industrial society with qualified specialists in the areas and training profiles demanded by the market are made. It is advisable to devote further research to the study of innovative forms of training for students of professional educational programs to maximize the availability of workers with required professions and qualifications for the needs of a socially oriented economy and society