KEY INDICATORS OF IT WORKFORCE TRAINING IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE NORTHWESTERN FEDERAL DISTRICT

The Decree of the President of the Russian Federation “On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation for the Period until 2030 and for the future until 2036” approved seven national development goals of the Russian Federation, one of which is Digital transformation of state and municipal administration, economy and social sphere. Key strategic and policy documents adopted at the federal level pay special attention to workforce training in the field of information technol - ogy. At the same time, regional digital transformation strategies mention a shortage of qualified IT personnel and insufficient digital competencies. In this context, IT workforce training at the level of higher and secondary vocational education is of particular importance. The article focuses on the study of the main IT workforce training indicators in the education system of the constituent entities of the Northwestern Federal District.