The expert supported the training of students who did not pass the GIA in working professions

The early start of a working career will allow you to quickly acquire practical skills and the possibility of quick employment. Oleg Baksansky, Professor of the Department of Psychology and Education at the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology at Moscow State University, stated this in an interview with Izvestia.

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"According to research and statistics, about 10% of students annually fail the GIA the first time. This is due to various factors, including stress, lack of preparation, and individual perception of the material," the expert notes.

To help such teenagers, the State Duma proposed to teach students who have not passed the state final certification of working professions. The relevant bill was recommended for adoption in the first reading by the Education Committee.

"The new norm allows students to get a job in parallel with the completion of the school curriculum. This may help to increase youth employment and reduce youth unemployment," Baksansky admits.

Among the most sought-after working professions among schoolchildren, he identifies the professions of electrician, welder, car mechanic, carpenter and bricklayer.

"They will provide young people with stability and high demand in the labor market," the Izvestia interlocutor is convinced.

Baksansky warned that it is important to provide high-quality training and support to young professionals in order to avoid negative consequences. Getting jobs at an early age can be beneficial, but requires careful planning and support from educational institutions and employers. Izvestia found out whether such training would be a step towards a successful future.

Read about the new legislative initiative that opens up the possibility of free training in working professions for schoolchildren who have not passed the GIA in the Izvestia article:

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