BEIJING, Nov. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily
The 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development
Conference brought together around 1,000 delegates in Tianjin in North
China this week from Wednesday to Friday. Discussions at the
conference have revolved around topics such as industry-education
integration, sustainable development, teacher training and lifelong
learning.
Co-hosted by China's Ministry of Education, the National
Commission of the People's Republic of
China for UNESCO and the Tianjin municipal government, the conference
aims to advance vocational education as a driver of innovation and
sustainable development worldwide.
The event introduces six key initiatives to shape vocational
education globally: a comprehensive conference featuring keynote
speeches, ministerial roundtables and bilateral talks; a global
alliance uniting vocational institutions, industries and
educational organizations; the presentation of the world vocational
education award; an international skills competition with 42
tracks; an exhibition highlighting achievements in vocational
education, intangible cultural heritage and international
cooperation; and the launch of World Vocational and Technical
Education, a journal produced by Tianjin University of Technology and
Education.
In a video address to the conference, Stefania Giannini, assistant director-general
for education at UNESCO, highlighted vocational education as a
catalyst for transformation. She referenced UNESCO's recent
Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and
Sustainable Development, which emphasizes vocational education
as a driver of change.
Calling for greater investment and innovation in vocational
education to meet global challenges, Giannini said skills are the
passport to navigating today's complex world.
Huai Jinpeng, China's minister of education, said vocational
education should align with the trends of the times, uphold the
essence of education and preserve its unique characteristics. It
should anchor its development goals amid evolving opportunities and
challenges, striving for innovative breakthroughs, he added.
Huai outlined a vision for vocational education as "5I"
education -- Inclusive, Industry-oriented, Innovative, Intelligent,
and International -- positioned to serve all, integrate with
industries, drive innovation, embrace smart technologies and foster
global cooperation.
To ensure smooth volunteer services during the conference, the
Tianjin Municipal Youth League recruited 1,448 young volunteers
from nine universities, including Nankai University. Their duties
spanned more than 30 roles, including guest registration,
conference coordination, translation, media reception and medical
assistance.
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