Development and current state of additional education in the Orel SAU

In the general, secondary and higher education system, additional education has been and continues to be individualized and socially motivated, where individuals freely pursue their needs in mastering specific types of activities and can successfully improve themselves through acquiring new competencies. The aim of this study is to analyze the current state and develop proposals for the development of the system of additional education. The scientific novelty lies in the author's analysis and the development of proposals for improving the organization and development of the system of additional education within the existing regulatory framework. The implementation of additional education programs at the Orel State Agrarian University is based on modern requirements and individual educational paths that take into account the needs of learners. A long-standing tradition at the Orel State Agrarian University is provision of additional competencies to students enrolled in bachelor's and master's programs. Over the past few years, the number of implemented professional retraining programs at the Orel State Agrarian University has doubled. Professional development programs at the university fully utilize the skills and expertise of the faculty, thereby providing opportunities for their development and self-improvement to align with technological and organizational changes in the agricultural sector and other sectors of the economy. The practical significance of this research lies in the potential application of the obtained results in the formation of a competitive and balanced system of additional education, taking into account the needs of learners as well as the requirements of the modern labor market. Additionally, the development of the system of additional education can have a positive impact on the economic development of the region and enhance the competitiveness of its agricultural sector.