Introduction. In contemporary Russian educational policy, the task of creating a “seamless” education system that ensures continuity and coherence of workforce training across educational levels has become increasingly relevant. At the same time, the development of the knowledge economy and the dynamic nature of the labour market enhance the importance of transprofessional competencies.
Aim. The study aims to analyze the opportunities and limitations of implementing seamless education in Russia and to identify the conditions for its development in the context of transprofessionalization processes.
Methods. The study is based on an analysis of scholarly literature on vocational and lifelong education, public statements by government officials and experts, as well as participant observation conducted by the author in the field of pedagogical practice.
Results. The key conditions for the development of a seamless education system are identified, including the continuity of educational programs, lifelong learning, and the integration of educational institutions with the labour market. The main causes of educational gaps are also determined, such as inconsistencies between educational standards, human and resource constraints, and regional disparities in the development of educational infrastructure. The findings demonstrate that the development of transprofessional competencies becomes an important factor in the modernization of the educational environment and contributes to strengthening graduates’ adaptive potential.
Scientific novelty. The study substantiates the need to integrate the model of seamless education with a transprofessional approach to workforce training aimed at developing universal and adaptive competencies.
Practical significance. The results of the study may be used in the development of educational policies and modernization programs aimed at ensuring continuity between educational levels and fostering the development of transprofessional competencies among students.