A report from China Daily
The 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference brought together around 1,000 delegates in Tianjin, northern China, from Wednesday to Friday this week. Discussions at the conference revolved around topics such as the integration of industry and education, sustainable development, teacher training and lifelong learning.
Co-hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Education, the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO and the Tianjin Municipal Government, the conference aims to promote vocational education as a driver of innovation and sustainable development worldwide.
The event will showcase six key initiatives to shape VET globally: a comprehensive conference with keynote addresses, ministerial roundtables and bilateral discussions; a global alliance uniting vocational training institutions, companies and educational organizations; the awarding of the World Vocational Training Prize; an international skills competition with 42 events; an exhibition highlighting achievements in the field of vocational training, intangible cultural heritage and international cooperation; the start of World Vocational and Technical Educationa journal published by Tianjin University of Technology and Education.
In a video address to the conference, Stefania Giannini, Deputy Director-General for Education at UNESCO, highlighted vocational training as a catalyst for change. She referred to the most recent one UNESCO Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Developmentwhich highlights vocational training as a driver of change.
Giannini called for more investment and innovation in vocational training to meet global challenges, saying skills are key to tackling today’s complex world.
Huai Jinpeng, China’s education minister, said vocational education must follow the trends of the times, preserve the essence of education and maintain its unique characteristics. It should anchor its development goals in the context of the opportunities and challenges presented and strive for innovative breakthroughs, he added.
Huai outlined a vision for vocational education as “5I” education (inclusive, industry-oriented, innovative, intelligent and international) aimed at serving all, integrating with industry, driving innovation, leveraging smart technologies and to promote global cooperation.
To ensure the smooth running of volunteer services during the conference, the Tianjin City Youth League recruited 1,448 young volunteers from nine universities, including Nankai University. Her responsibilities spanned more than 30 functions, including guest registration, conference coordination, translation, media reception and medical support.
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