Advances in higher education through strategic university–industry alliances to strengthen competitiveness in the economy

Abstract

The article examines the specifics of training specialists in the context of a knowledge-based economy. The research highlights models of workforce training typical of industrial and resource-based economies. The study is based on document analysis and content analysis of scientific literature. The results indicate that successful adaptation to the requirements of the knowledge economy is impossible without a shift to an interdisciplinary research model and close cooperation between universities and businesses. In the Russian context, these conclusions are especially relevant due to systemic problems in higher education: limited labor mobility, declining student motivation, and insufficient alignment of educational programs with labor market needs. The proposed recommendations can be applied in implementing educational reforms, regional retraining programs, and the creation of sustainable labor ecosystems. The article emphasizes that modernization of the education system should be viewed not as a forced measure but as a long-term strategy in response to global economic changes