Published: 15 February 2014
Purpose. Article is devoted to the characteristics of modern industrial workers associated with the level of education, social well-being, assessment of the level of income and other aspects. Methods. Sociological data nationwide and regional scale are compared with the results of one of the largest ENTERPRISE Urals Uralelectromed (UMMC ). Results and practical significance. Suggested ways to improve the skills of workers that meet the requirements of the labor market. Scientific novelty. The basic directions of development of personnel potential of modern industrial workers, marked problems and solutions level of education and professional qualifications.