The problem of mismatch of supply and demand of engineering personnel in the local labor market. Experience in the study of partnerships between a regional university and enterprises
The article presents an analysis of the results of a study of the problem of relations between a regional technical university and partner enterprises employing graduates. The purpose of the study is to identify the reasons why there is a mismatch of supply and demand of engineering personnel in the local labor market. The allocation of «Chemistry» and «Fundamental and Applied Chemistry» as the main object of graduates of 2022 and an additional object of pharmaceutical cluster employers made it possible to see the difference in the views of both sides about the requirements for young specialists. The purpose of the survey of employers was to determine the current need for young specialists in the university’s profile direction. The purpose of the survey of graduates is to assess their intentions to work in their specialty and difficulties in finding employment. The importance of conducting such surveys as a feedback channel between the university and the enterprise is emphasized. Working in cooperation with enterprises, it is possible to adjust curricula in the direction of development.