Digital technologies of modern student youth

• Published in: Известия высших учебных заведений. Поволжский регион: Общественные науки no. 2
• Main Authors: N.V. Korzh, V.N. Supikov
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penza State University Publishing House 01.10.2025
• Subjects: city; comfort; opportunities; student youth; urban environment
• ISSN: 2072-3016
• DOI: 10.21685/2072-3016-2025-2-4

Background. Currently, the digitalization process encourages the working population to master digital technologies for successful employment. Young people as an active participant in the labor market monitor the current trends in the labor sphere. Young people already at the stage of their professional training form the skills and abilities they will need in the future for employment. The purpose of this study is to analyze student youth on the importance of digital competencies formed at the university for future professional activity. Materials and methods. To achieve this goal, the results of focus group discussions among student youth in 2024–2025 were analyzed. In addition, data from official statistics (Rosstat) and all-Russian surveys presented by VCIOM, NAFR were used. Results. Based on the results of focus group discussions, the role of digital skills in the everyday life of young people was revealed, as well as their importance in the future in employment and professional activity. Conclusions. The conducted research revealed that young people rate their digital skills quite highly. Young people are confident that the digital skills they have acquired will help them in their future work, regardless of whether they are employed in their specialty or not. In addition, respondents note that changes in the professional environment, including in ICT, are happening very quickly, which will require additional training from them in the future.