Objectives:
The aim of the article is to present recommendations for increasing the matching of vocational education offer with the needs of the labour market in the context of the situation of vocational education in Opole.

Material and methods:
The text is based on the results of a survey conducted using paper forms (PAPS).The survey involved 10 out of 13 institutions run by the Opole commune, where vocational education for young people is provided, including all technical schools and 3 basic vocational schools of first degree. The survey concerned the offer of the examined institutions and their contribution to meeting the needs of the labour market (number and structure of graduates). The respondents were asked to evaluate their educational resources. The research took into account the aspect of schools' cooperation with the social and economic environment, especially in terms of shaping their educational offer.

Results:
The results of the survey are the basis for formulating recommendations on strengthening the adjustment function of vocational education in Opole in terms of adapting the educational offer to the needs of the labour market

Conclusions:
The key recommendations include: support for didactic processes in the field of infrastructure, support for vocational schools in developing relations with enterprises and support for vocational schools in preparing vocational training offers.