The main subject of work is consideration of the features of  strategic partnership model formation between the state, employers and institutions of professional education system at the Russian labor market.  In this study is revealed that the current Russian labor market is characterized by an imbalance of supply and demand for labor in specific vocational skill groups. To solve this problem the need to improve the interaction between the state, employers and institutions of professional education system is proved. A comparative analysis of the main forms of partnership subjects is given. The capabilities and the need for a model of strategic partnership is identified. The features of the formation strategic partnership model at the Russian labor market are investigated. The implementation of the strategic partnership model will promote effective, mutually beneficial and long-term partnership of these subjects in the labor market. 

Keywords: labor market, strategic partnership, the labor market imbalance, state,employers, institutions of the professional education system