The state policy aimed at training highly qualified specialists in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra

The article deals with the state policy of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra (KhMAO — Yugra) in the field of training highly qualified specialists. The data on the dynamics of the main indicators of vocational education in the region for the period 2022–2023 are analysed, including the growth of the number of students and the increase in the average salary of teaching staff. The results of the main educational institutions of the region, the introduction of advanced vocational training centres and educational and production clusters are noted. The resolution of the government of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra aimed at integration of educational programmes with the needs of the labour market and improvement of the quality of educational services is also considered. The material presented in this article emphasises the need to create conditions for the realisation of the potential of trained specialists in the okrug for sustainable socio-economic development of the region.