Overcoming Human Resource Shortages Using Local Labor Potential

Abstract

This study examines the specifics of providing staff support to regional economies in various situations of shortage of competent personnel and mid-ranking officers. Aim. This study aims to substantiate the expediency and feasibility of using local labor potential in the regions in order to overcome personnel deficiencies. Tasks. This study aims to determine the role and capabilities of professional education systems to help overcome personnel deficiencies. Methods. This study uses general methods of scientific cognition and situational and institutional approaches. Results. An analytical description of a variety of situations involving a lack of competent personnel and mid-ranking officers in regional economies is provided. Several models for overcoming such deficiencies are proposed. The conditions under which regional professional education systems are ready to provide competent personnel and mid-ranking officers in regional economies in various situations is also determined. Conclusion. The problem of providing staff support in regional economies should be considered in conjunction with the problem of maximizing local labor potential. With such an aim in mind, regional professional education systems should be efficiently maintained through timely renovation of the institutional and infrastructural environment.