COOPERATION BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EMPLOYERS: NEW MODELS IN THE CONTEXT OF AUTOMATION

This article examines modern models of cooperation between educational institutions and employers in the context of automation and digital transformation. The changing demands of the labor market for professional competencies require the education system to adopt flexible and practice-oriented approaches. The study analyzes such forms of cooperation as dual education, employer involvement in curriculum development, and mechanisms for workforce training and retraining. Particular attention is paid to strengthening the integration of education and industry in order to enhance graduate employability under conditions of automation. The findings of the study can be used to improve educational policy and to develop effective partnership models between educational institutions and employers.