Mentoring system in higher education as a tool for developing managerial talent pool

Abstract

The article presents a mentoring model based on the Presidential Academy Mentoring Project, which meets the labor market’s modern requirements for managerial personnel. The author additionally outlines the project’s competency model and practical instruments for working with mentees. The project’s results provide a basis for replicating the discussed mentoring model in other universities and educational institutions to increase students’ awareness of their career choices. An examination of the evolution of mentoring as a socio-pedagogical phenomenon has revealed that it was widespread and reached its peak of development during the Soviet era, caused by both socioeconomic and ideological factors. The development of mentoring systems is gaining significant scientific interest. This is because it is seen as a valuable resource for delivering high-quality professional training to young specialists, which is crucial for sustainable socioeconomic development. External changes determine the system of requirements for the design of mentoring systems and technologies, which also reinforce the need for their integration into educational activities. The emphasis on strengthening individual focus and flexibility, as well as meeting the professional needs of future managers, contributes to modern approaches to mentoring. This ensures a meaningful and value-based relationship between key stakeholders: students and government agencies as representatives of employers.