Implementation of Educational Programs in the Field of Training IT Specialists on the Orders of Companies

The paper gives the description of the program of additional education for students in the field of information technology, implemented by the university in collaboration with IT companies. The following prerequisites for the development of such educational programs are noted: trends in the information technology market and the growing demand for qualified specialists. The needs of organizations in competencies of their employee lead to a personalized additional educational program for students developed by the university for the company. The conclusion of agreements between the student, the company and the university allows guaranteeing students - additional scholarships and employment, companies - reducing the adaptation time for new employees due to the availability of relevant competencies and getting to know the company in the learning process, the university - additional funding and developing the competencies of university teachers. An example of such a program implemented by the Lipetsk State Technical University in collaboration with RetailDriver LLC for students educated on Bachelor's programs in IT areas is given.