ENSURING CONTINUITY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR GENERATION ALPHA IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Keywords:
Generation Alpha, vocational continuity, career guidance, early childhood education, general secondary education, vocational education, psychological and pedagogical support, digital competencies, career orientation, labor market requirements, children with special educational needs.Abstract
This article analyzes the issue of ensuring continuity in career and vocational guidance for Generation Alpha within the education system. It highlights the importance of forming initial career awareness in early childhood education and examines psychological and pedagogical support methods aimed at identifying students’ abilities and interests in general secondary education. The article also explores the process of developing practical skills and labor market–oriented competencies within the vocational education system. Particular attention is given to the significance of an integrated and coherent career guidance framework across all stages of education, especially in relation to the needs of Generation Alpha growing up in a digital environment.
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