Keyword: «mentoring technology.»

The article deals with the problems of theoretical and technological foundations of organizing reverse mentoring in educational institutions under the conditions of digitalization and transformation of the professional environment. The paper analyzes the essence and specific features of reverse mentoring as an innovative form of professional interaction aimed at developing intergenerational communication, knowledge exchange, and digital competence formation. The approaches of domestic and foreign researchers are summarized, and the structural components and methodological principles of implementing the technology are defined. The article presents a technological model that includes preparatory, implementation, and evaluation-reflective stages. The significance of reverse mentoring is emphasized as an effective tool for professional development and for fostering a culture of lifelong learning within the educational environment.