Keyword: «mentoring»

Mentors play a key role in training students while receiving vocational education in technical schools. This article examines the importance of the role of mentors in the learning process, the characteristics of food technology, and the methods mentors use to teach effectively. Through case studies and research, we demonstrate how mentors contribute to student success. This article explores the significant work experience of mentors, which shapes the professional skills and values of students. This contribution has led to the successful implementation of student projects and research at the republican and federal levels. The article also draws attention to the ethical and professional aspects of mentoring and highlights the importance of the role of mentors in shaping future food technology professionals.

The problem of identifying and eliminating deficiencies in the organization of work on social adaptation of boarding institutions graduates is solved. The effectiveness of including the resource potential of non-profit organizations in the process of post-boarding school adaptation is noted. A proposal is made to implement supported employment based on an analysis of the experience of non-profit organizations in the Smolensk region. The main directions and forms of work of the mentor providing support are determined.