Why go to college?

What is taught in high schools?

In the 90s and 2000s, the education system transitions to commercialization. Like mushrooms after the rain began to grow commercial colleges and universities, who offered to receive "education" in the shortest possible time and with minimal effort. So much so that some students and their parents believed that it is enough to get a "crust", and work on a specialty is not necessary. This led to tragic results for young professionals. According to a survey portal of HeadHunter, 49% of employers called the level of preparation of graduates "rather low", and another 31% - "very low." One in five employers refusing to hire applicants without experience.

Capital do not have enough manpower

According to the European Social Survey of 2010, the number of people with higher education Russia is ahead of the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Germany. The question arises - and whether Moscow should as workers with a diploma of higher education?

During Soviet times, the enterprise planning staff were provided with the help of the distribution frame. The transition to a market economy and a decline in the prestige of working trades led to the fact that the generation of workers who have been trained in the Soviet era reaches retirement age, and replacing them is not prepared.

Secondary vocational education system as a way out of the situation

June 25, 2014 have been amended in the text of the law "On professional education in Moscow." According to him, the structure of vocational education is undergoing significant changes. The law refers to "update the contents of secondary vocational education" and "State Regulation of training of skilled workers and specialists, taking into account Moscow labor market needs."

In the capital, it has launched several programs for the development of colleges. One such project is called "professional impetus". As part of his Moscow college students visit companies and companies in Moscow to witness the production process and to meet future employers. Another not advertised, but a significant plus of the project is that the students on their own will find that demand a very high operating companies, and are serious about learning.

So whether or not to go to college?

The days when the word "peteushniki" was a dirty word, passed. Modern Colleges prepare specialists including in the most "money" areas: hotel and restaurant business, jewelry, and even aircraft. In addition, the demand for such personnel will only grow. According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, the most popular profession in the coming years will be the profession mechanic, master of decorative works, a hairdresser and technology.

Do not forget that vocational education can become a kind of "bridge" between the school and the university. After a closer look with the chosen profession in college, young professionals will get more opportunities to enter university.