Introduction. This article builds on the findings presented in the previous issue of the journal1. Continuing the discussion on ensuring the continuity between secondary vocational and higher education programmes in the training of civil servants, the authors – following their justification of selection criteria for the most promising secondary vocational education graduates eligible for further study at universities – present the principles and methodology for organising work with the selected student cohort. This includes a description of the selection stages, participants at each stage and their roles, the specific features of the educational process design, the applied teaching methods, and students’ curricular and extracurricular activities. Importantly, the concept of “selection” is viewed not as a filtering tool, but as a foundation for students’ personal and professional development.
The aim of the article is to justify the procedure for selecting graduates of professional educational organisations who are capable of continuing their studies in civil service training programmes.
Methods. The study used methods of analysing the content of regulatory documents, systematising relevant legal information, and scientific and methodological sources. The literature search was conducted in such databases as the Scientific Electronic Library (elibrary.ru), CyberLeninka (cyberleninka.ru), and Google Scholar (scholar.google.ru). The study examined the experience of several projects implemented by federal and regional executive authorities to create a youth talent pool. A project-based approach was used to describe the selection process for the most promising young people with active civic engagement and a motivation to serve the public.
Results. A procedure for the selection and advanced training of VET students for further university studies and subsequent entry into civil service has been developed, along with recommendations for implementing a candidate support system at the regional level.
Scientific novelty. The principles of selection and subsequent support of VET students focused on obtaining higher education and subsequent work in government agencies have been substantiated. Organisational and methodological conditions to ensure the timeliness and effectiveness of the procedure for identifying and advanced training of young people who are predisposed and motivated to serve in government have been identified.
Practical significance. The materials of this article can be used by vocational education institutions, higher education institutions, professional training providers for civil service, university career centers, and regional executive authorities.