Keyword: «an education system»

The article considers topical issues of operation and development of the system of additional vocational education, as an element of continuous vocational education, in ensuring breakthrough social and economic development of the country in modern conditions. The main problems and contradictions that impede the development of the DPO system in the context of the constant modernization of the education system and significant changes in the labour market demand for a competitive labour force have been analyzed and highlighted.