Acmeological approach to the professional training of railway industry specialists

The essence of implementing an acmeological approach in professional education has been considered, the components of acmeological orientation of students’ personality have been analyzed, and indicators for assessing its formation have been studied. The article presents a system of principles, methods, and techniques for solving acmeological problems and tasks of professional training for the railway industry, using the example of the Volgograd Technical School of Railway Transport — branch of the Rostov State University of Railway Communications. It has been determined that the proposed system can be applied by other professional educational organizations to enhance students’ professional motivation. According to surveys conducted in 2022–2024 among students in their 2nd to 4th year of study, it was revealed that the motivational characteristics of students increase from year to year during the learning process under the influence of the specifics of their educational and professional activities, indicating a positive formation of their acmeological position. The use of the acmeological approach to professional training allows creating conditions in the educational organization that contribute to producing graduates who, upon completion of their studies, are aware of their professional goals and values; are focused on professional self-development; and have formed professional motivation, a creative approach to future work.