BALANCED MODEL OF EDUCATION-BUSINESS INTERACTION IN THE CONTEXT OF KAZAKHSTAN’S ECONOMIC DIGITALIZATION: CHALLENGES AND IMPLEMENTATION PATHWAYS

The article discusses the challenges of developing a balanced model for the interaction between educational institutions and enterprises in the context of digitalizing the economy in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Given the rapid development of technology and changing labour market demands, there is a need for more effective collaboration between these sectors to prepare specialists with relevant skills. The focus is on identifying key obstacles such as differing goals of educational institutions and businesses, insufficient flexibility in academic programs, a lack of resources, and inadequate government support. The research aims to identify key barriers to effective collaboration between educational institutions and businesses and propose solutions to overcome these obstacles. A comprehensive approach is employed, including analyzing current labour market trends, examining existing academic programs, and interviewing representatives from enterprises and academic institutions. The research findings indicate that the main problems of interaction include insufficient flexibility in educational programs, a lack of resources and infrastructure, as well as differing goals and priorities of the parties involved. Based on the analysis, a mechanism for adapting educational programs is proposed, which includes continuous monitoring of labour market requirements, the establishment of advisory councils involving businesses, and regular updates of educational modules. As a result of the research, a mathematical model describing the interaction between the main factors affecting the level of adaptation of educational programs is proposed. The model includes variables such as labour market needs, business participation, allocated resources, and government support. The use of this model allows for the optimization of the process of adapting educational programs and improving the training of personnel that meets the modern requirements of the digital economy. Implementing the proposed recommendations may contribute to the creation of sustainable partnerships between educational institutions and enterprises, which, in turn, will enhance the competitiveness of Kazakhstan's economy.