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*In recent years, China has been actively expanding vocational education in line with corporate demand. According to this year's Government Work Report, the country will double its efforts to improve vocational education. Thanks to its diverse programs, vocational education in this country has embraced international cooperation.
*According to statistics, in the past 10 years since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, more than 400 technical colleges in China and overseas educational institutions have established cooperation in school management, and Luban workshops have been established in more than 20 countries.
SHENYANG, March 26 (Xinhua) – Chen Meina, a 29-year-old elderly care worker, does not intend to return to her hometown in northeastern China's Liaoning province, but instead plans to stay in Germany and continue her work during the Spring Festival. I made a choice.
“I have been studying and working in Germany for more than five years. I incorporate traditional Chinese medicine nursing techniques into my daily work, which many elderly people here appreciate.” Chen said.
Ms. Chen graduated from Liaoning Provincial Medical College in 2018. This school is run by the provincial government to train advanced professionals in nursing, pharmacy, and medicine.
In the same year, an educational cooperation agreement was signed between the school and Oskar Kemmel Vocational School in Germany regarding a nursing human resource development program. After that, the first 17 Chinese students decided to study in Germany, and six of them, including Cheng, chose to work as elderly care workers in nursing homes in Germany.
In recent years, China has been actively expanding vocational education to meet corporate demand. According to this year's Government Work Report, the country will double its efforts to improve vocational education. Thanks to its diverse programs, vocational education in this country has embraced international cooperation.
Developing high-quality professionals
The Ruban Workshop serves as an example of a mutually beneficial model of international vocational education cooperation. Named after the ancient Chinese woodworker Lu Ban, the workshop provides vocational skills training to the local community. Similar workshops have been established in Thailand, India, Indonesia and other countries.
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| This photo taken on February 15, 2024 shows a view of the Ruban Workshop of the Institute of Technical and Vocational Training of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [Xinhua/Li Yahui] |
According to statistics, in the past 10 years since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, more than 400 technical colleges in China and overseas educational institutions have established cooperation in school management, and Luban workshops have been established in more than 20 countries.
Many Chinese vocational education programs have also been introduced in countries participating in the Belt and Road, fostering high-quality professional human resources.
In 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, a flagship Belt and Road project jointly constructed by China Road Bridge Corporation and the Kenyan government, was officially opened. His two vocational schools in Liaoning province sent staff to Kenya, where he helped train more than 300 railway talents.
“Recently, we signed two new international joint education programs, mainly contributing to the construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway and China-Mongolia Railway.Compared to previous programs, we have We are paying more attention to the employment and technical needs of “this time,'' said Dong Yanan, vice president of Liaoning Provincial Railway Vocational and Technical College.
Currently, China has the world's largest vocational education system. According to data released by the Ministry of Education in 2023, there are 9,752 secondary and vocational schools in the country, with more than 17.8 million students. In 2022, there will be 1,521 technical colleges and 5.46 million students. These institutions produce approximately 10 million high-quality technical talent annually.
Overseas program
“Many people believe that only students with excellent grades from famous universities are given the opportunity to study abroad. Now, we can also study abroad through our own efforts and good professional abilities. This is a great encouragement to me.” Among the six students from the Faculty of Economics and Management of Guangzhou Nanyang Polytechnic College who studied abroad in South Korea last year.
To better support Chinese companies' overseas expansion, 18 vocational schools in southern China's Guangdong province have launched 39 overseas education programs.
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| Students participating in a vocational program run by BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBA) in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning Province, on March 20, 2024. [Xinhua/Pan Yulong] |
Shenzhen University of Technology has partnered with Chinese tech giant Huawei and other companies to establish seven overseas vocational education and training centers in five countries, including Bulgaria and Germany.
“We are grateful to Guangdong Institute of Technology for their professional lectures. The teachers' ability to convey complex ideas clearly and enthusiastically makes each class both educational and enjoyable.” said Chan Sai Kyung, dean of the Faculty of Information and Human Sciences. Kuala Lumpur University.
China is also inviting global partners to support the development of vocational education.
Since 2013, BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBA) in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province, has been implementing a vocational program. BBA works with colleges to develop industry-relevant courses tailored to the needs of both schools and businesses. This initiative aims to provide students with more comprehensive hands-on training and hands-on internship opportunities.
Currently, two vocational schools and BBA are jointly building a program. Every year, the company selects a few students from vocational schools and training centers to participate in practical internships, and if they pass an exam, they can get a job.
“Thanks to the program, I was able to get a job right after graduation,” said Sun Haoran, 22, a maintenance worker on the company's production line. “Last year I spent eight weeks in Munich as part of the BMW Group's global apprenticeship exchange program. I was exposed to advanced equipment and gained a deeper understanding of equipment maintenance.” added Sun.
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| On September 27, 2023, a cooperation signing ceremony for the “Mozi Workshop” was held during the Belt and Road International Conference on Vocational Education Reform and Development held in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, northeastern China. [Xinhua] |
Universities and companies in Liaoning Province have also signed cooperation agreements with educational institutions in some Belt and Road countries to build Mozi workshops. Named after the ancient Chinese philosopher Mozi, also known as Micius, the workshop aims to train skilled craftsmen like Mozi.
He said, “Vocational education exchanges are a practical move to meet the development needs of enterprises in the midst of economic globalization.This includes technical and cultural exchanges and dialogue, and It plays an important role in promoting the development of countries participating in the Belt and Road.” Lao Hansheng, director of Guangdong Lingnan University of Technology, says:
Video reporter: Zhao Yong;
Video editor: Liu Ruoshi, Wei ying, Liu Yutian, Lin Lin, Li Ziwei
(Source: Xinhua)
