History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back The Origin and Development of Secondary Vocational Education in the Field of Welding Technologies in the Republic of Bashkortostan Yakhin A.V., Sotnikov E.A., Udalova E.A. The article presents the historical background for the organization of training qualified welding specialists in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The historical stages of the development of the Ufa Welding School and its contribution to the development of a system for training workers in welding technologies and improving their professional skills are identified. The role of teachers and mentors in the training and development of welding professionals is examined. Keywords: secondary vocational education; Ufa School of Welding; working specialty; welding technology. DOI: 10.25791/intstg.12.2025.1587 Pp. 21-26.