Information and Educational Environment as a Tool for Vocational Education Transformation in the Digital Age: International Context and Ukrainian Realities

Abstract The digital age demands significant changes in vocational education. This research explores the crucial role of the information and educational environment in this transformation. Our aim is to investigate how digital technologies and information resources impact the effectiveness of training future specialists. The article delves into the foundations for developing this environment within vocational institutions. It analyzes the use of innovative digital tools like e-learning platforms, virtual laboratories, and intelligent systems to enhance education quality. Special attention is given to adapting training content for the digital economy and fostering participants' information and digital culture. Our findings show that implementing a purposeful information and educational environment not only modernizes curricula but also cultivates critical thinking, self-learning skills, and rapid adaptability in students. This study offers practical recommendations for optimizing this environment to ensure competitive specialists are effectively trained in an era of global digitalization.