Alliance of universities with vocational education organizations: international experience and its use in kazakhstan

The purpose of the study is to study the possibilities of forming an alliance of higher education (HE) and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Kazakhstan, as well as the problems associated with this process.Methodology. As research methods, a generalization of world and Kazakhstani literature on the issues of integration of various forms of education and directly HE and TVET, comparative analysis, observation and critical analysis of problems were used.Originality / value of the research. In recent decades, the issue of forming alliances of higher education and vocational education has become particularly relevant. The main aspects of the issue are the problems of coherence of curricula, a smooth transition from one level to another within the framework of a single concept of education, the formation of uniform professional competencies among graduates in order to increase their demand in the labor market.Findings. This article discusses the need and opportunities for the formation of an alliance between HE and TVET in Kazakhstan, as well as the problems that educational institutions may face when creating such alliances. The advantages and possible models of forming alliances between levels of education are also presented.