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Hi-Tech Skills Anticipation for Sustainable Development in Russia
Hi-Tech Skills Anticipation for Sustainable Development in Russia

Author(s): Svetlana Sigova, Valery Gurtov, Maria Pitukhina
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Mednarodna fakulteta za družbene in poslovne študije
Keywords: skills anticipation methodology; knowledge; hi-tech industries; educational policy; competence-based approach; lifelong learning; sustainable development; Russia

Summary/Abstract: It is evident that there is a heightened importance in Russia attributed to ensuring that students develop skills, which will enable them to be more productive and engaged citizens. This article deals with a skills anticipation methodology for seven hi-tech industries in Russia that resulted in the development of models for both soft and hard skills. There is a variety of widely applied methods – qualitative projection of labor market parameters, desk studies, documents analysis, foresight sessions, employers’ and experts’ surveys. As a result, new skills models are to help the specialists to effectively overcome the challenges, apply innovative decisions, and increase their technological knowledge.

  • Issue Year: 3/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 201-215
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English