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The article considers the educational level, needs and activities of the 'third age', and the readiness of the Sverdlovsk Region to develop practices of 'silver' education. The object of research — practices of 'silver' education in the region and the readiness of pensioners and pre-retirees to participate in them. The research is based on the authors' concept of 'silver' education as a resource for preserving and developing the social community of the 'third age'. The theoretical framework of the study combines the key ideas of the theories of adult education, continuing education, human capital and resource capacity. Main research methods are analysis of educational and demographic statistics, regulations and government programs, secondary analysis of sociological data, a survey in the Sverdlovsk Region (respondents older than 45 years), and an expert survey. According to the authors' hypothesis, today the regional system of 'silver' education cannot serve as a resource for its development, since neither the 'third age' community nor the region is ready for it. The authors present the following main results of the research: interpretation of the 'third age' social community and estimates of its educational level; educational needs and activities of the 'third age' in the Sverdlovsk Region; the readiness of the region to develop practices of 'silver' education. The results of the research can be useful for the public policy in the interests of the older generation and the regional development. The authors conclude that it is necessary to develop a concept of the regional 'silver' education system and a corresponding policy for improving the quality of the 'third age' educational capital. © G.E. Zborovsky, P.A. Ambarova, 2020. ; The research was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research. Project No. 19-19-011-00096 "Education as a resource for preserving and developing the 'third age'".

Introduction. According to the concept of lifelong learning, vocational education system should cover all age categories of working population, including people of the so-called "silver age" (people of the third age). However, in reality, the proportion of citizens over 45 years involved in continuing vocational training is very small, as the current system does not meet their specific needs. Meanwhile, for many representatives of this social community, the continuation of education, the renewal of knowledge, the acquisition of new qualifications or specialties are now becoming a chance to promote an individual's employability over a lifetime in a rapidly changing labour market and an unstable "life market". The aim of the article is to identify the opportunities and barriers to the inclusion of "silver age" people in the practice of vocational education, taking into account the positions of all key actors - the senior generation of Russians, the state, employers and educational organisations. Methodology and research methods. The work was based on the methodological framework of three theories: continuous education, third age, social community. The empirical material was collected through the following methods: the analysis of educational and demographic statistics (2015-2018); the analysis of the content of recruitment agencies' websites and media publications devoted to the problems of the "silver" labour market; the secondary analysis of sociological data; the survey of Sverdlovsk region residents aged over 45 years old in February - March 2019. Results and scientific novelty. The structure and a number of qualitative characteristics of Russians of the elder generation are clarified. The authors give the definition of the concept of social community of "silver age" people ("third age" people), including the group of pre-pensioners. A new interpretation of this category of citizens allowed the authors to reevaluate the old options and to identify the new options for vocational training for "silver age" people. The problems and trends revealed in the course of the survey in this professional training niche of a particular Russian region were focused on the all-Russian situation. Critical differences between the requests for "silver" vocational education from older people, state, educational organisations and employers are identified. The contradictions and necessity of purposeful formation of educational needs and strategies of people of the "third age" are demonstrated. The state and prospects of development of various types and forms of "silver" professional education are described; the conditions of its transformation into a resource of active ageing are formulated. Practical significance. The urgency and relevance of adjusting the content and specific tasks of educational policy of the state aimed at the older generation of citizens have been scientifically proved. It is planned to create and improve training programmes for older people, implemented by various educational structures. Such programmes and research findings can serve as a basis for developing human resources strategies for older people both in government and commercial organisations. © 2019 Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University. All rights reserved. ; Russian Foundation for Basic Research, RFBR: 19–011–00096 ; Acknowledgements. The article was prepared with the support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, project № 19–011–00096 "Education as a Resource for the Preservation and Development of People of the Third Age".

Introduction. According to the concept of lifelong learning, vocational education system should cover all age categories of working population, including people of the so-called "silver age" (people of the third age). However, in reality, the proportion of citizens over 45 years involved in continuing vocational training is very small, as the current system does not meet their specific needs. Meanwhile, for many representatives of this social community, the continuation of education, the renewal of knowledge, the acquisition of new qualifications or specialties are now becoming a chance to promote an individual's employability over a lifetime in a rapidly changing labour market and an unstable "life market". The aim of the article is to identify the opportunities and barriers to the inclusion of "silver age" people in the practice of vocational education, taking into account the positions of all key actors – the senior generation of Russians, the state, employers and educational organisations.Methodology and research methods. The work was based on the methodological framework of three theories: continuous education, third age, social community. The empirical material was collected through the following methods: the analysis of educational and demographic statistics (2015–2018); the analysis of the content of recruitment agencies' websites and media publications devoted to the problems of the "silver" labour market; the secondary analysis of sociological data; the survey ofSverdlovsk region residents aged over 45 years old in February – March 2019.Results and scientific novelty. The structure and a number of qualitative characteristics of Russians of the elder generation are clarified. The authors give the definition of the concept of social community of "silver age" people ("third age" people), including the group of pre-pensioners. A new interpretation of this category of citizens allowed the authors to reevaluate the old options and to identify the new options for vocational training for "silver age" people. The problems and trends revealed in the course of the survey in this professional training niche of a particular Russian region were focused on the all-Russian situation. Critical differences between the requests for "silver" vocational education from older people, state, educational organisations and employers are identified. The contradictions and necessity of purposeful formation of educational needs and strategies of people of the "third age" are demonstrated. The state and prospects of development of various types and forms of "silver" professional education are described; the conditions of its transformation into a resource of active ageing are formulated.Practical significance. The urgency and relevance of adjusting the content and specific tasks of educational policy of the state aimed at the older generation of citizens have been scientifically proved. It is planned to create and improve training programmes for older people, implemented by various educational structures. Such programmes and research findings can serve as a basis for developing human resources strategies for older people both in government and commercial organisations. ; Введение. Согласно концепции обучения, через всю жизнь система профессионального образования должна охватывать все возрастные категории трудоспособного населения, в том числе людей так называемого «серебряного возраста». Однако на деле доля граждан старше 45 лет, вовлеченных в непрерывную профессиональную подготовку, весьма невелика, поскольку существующая система не соответствует их специфическим запросам. Между тем для многих представителей данной социальной общности продолжение обучения, обновление знаний, обретение новой квалификации или специальности сегодня становятся шансами сохранения себя на быстро меняющемся рынке труда и нестабильном «рынке жизни». Цель предпринятого авторами статьи исследования заключается в выявлении возможностей и барьеров получения людьми «серебряного возраста» профессионального образования с учетом позиций всех его ключевых акторов – старшего поколения россиян, государства, работодателей и образовательных организаций. Методология и методика. Работа базировалось на методологической рамке трех теорий: непрерывного образования, «третьего возраста» и социальной общности. Сбор эмпирического материала происходил путем анализа образовательной и демографической статистики (за 2015–2018 гг.), контента веб-сайтов рекрутинговых агентств и публикаций СМИ, посвященных проблемам «серебряного» рынка труда; вторичного анализа социологических данных, а также с помощью проведенного в феврале – марте2019 г. опроса жителей Свердловской области в возрасте 45+.Результаты и научная новизна. Уточнены структура и ряд качественных характеристик россиян старшего поколения. Дана авторская трактовка понятия «общность людей "серебряного возраста"» (иначе – «третьего возраста»), которая расширяет его границы, не замыкаясь только на предпенсионном и пенсионном периодах жизни. Новая интерпретация рассматриваемой категории граждан позволила переосмыслить старые и обозначить новые варианты их профобучения. Вскрытые в ходе опроса проблемы и тенденции в этой нише профессиональной подготовки конкретного российского региона спроецированы на общероссийскую ситуацию. Обнаружены критические расхождения между интересами и потребностями в «серебряном» образовании государства, учебных учреждений, работодателей и самих представителей старшего поколения. Показаны противоречивость и необходимость целенаправленного формирования образовательных потребностей и стратегий людей «третьего возраста». Описаны состояние и перспективы развития различных видов и форм «серебряного» профобразования; сформулированы условия его превращения в ресурс активного долголетия. Практическая значимость. Научно доказаны насущность и актуальность корректировки содержания и конкретных задач образовательной политики государства, ориентированных на старшее поколение граждан. Намечены направления создания и совершенствования предназначенных для них программ профессиональной подготовки, реализуемых различными образовательными структурами. Подобные программы и сделанные авторами исследования выводы могут служить основой для разработки кадровых стратегий в отношении возрастных сотрудников как в государственных, так и в коммерческих организациях. ; The article was prepared with the support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, project № 19–011–00096 "Education as a Resource for the Preservation and Development of People of the Third Age". ; Статья подготовлена при поддержке РФФИ, проект № 19–011–00096 «Образование как ресурс сохранения и развития социальной общности людей "третьего возраста"».