CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS UNDER WARTIME CONDITIONS

Abstract

The article deals with the current challenges and prospects of professional training for construction industry specialists in the context of the armed conflict in Ukraine. The issue of effective training for future construction professionals has become particularly significant considering the large-scale destruction of infrastructure, the growing demand for qualified personnel, and the transformation of the educational environment. The main challenges faced by institutions of vocational (vocational-technical) education have been analyzed, particularly: disrupted logistics chains, evacuation of students and teachers, limited access to material and technical resources, and the psychological consequences of war for participants in the educational process.The article emphasizes forming professional competencies that meet modern challenges: mobility, stress resistance, the ability to work under resource constraints, and the capacity to function in unstable environments. The prospects for the development of vocational education in the construction industry have been outlined, including the modernization of educational programs, the integration of innovative technologies, the expansion of international cooperation, and participation in national reconstruction programs. The importance of developing not only students’ professional competencies but also their resilience, adaptability, and ability to work under uncertainty has been substantiated. The role of state policy, grant programs, local government initiatives, and international organizations in supporting the development of vocational education under wartime conditions has been emphasized.Therefore, professional training of construction industry specialists today must develop both in response to the country’s urgent needs and with a focus on post-war reconstruction. This requires a systematic renewal of educational approaches, strengthening the link between education and the labour market, investing in human capital, and forming a new generation of specialists capable of working effectively in a transforming society.