No quick fix for city's aging workforce

5 days, 17 hours ago

Supply of high-tech talent rises

College jobseekers look for suitable occupations at a campus career fair in Fuyang, Anhui province, on Nov 16. Despite the rising competition, average monthly salaries in these sectors have shown slight increases, signaling a continuing demand for skilled professionals in emerging industries, the 2024 annual talent migration report said. Between January and October 2024, the average monthly salary for new …

Job Talent Technical Report Chinese

5 days, 17 hours ago

University tech helps in all-round progress

China Daily

The gate of Huanghuai University. Li Xiaoyan, president of Henan province-based Huanghuai University, is proud that his institution has helped save people's lives in 2022 and 2023 with its high-tech achievements in landslide deformation and technical research. Meanwhile, to help launch enterprise-led collaboration between industries, universities and research institutes, the university also established 32 collaborative innovation centers, leading to local …

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Graduates must embrace AI revolution

China Daily

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Employment is the most basic component of people's wellbeing. They should also strive to boost high-quality and full employment of graduates, who will face a more severe employment situation next year. On the one hand, China's employment market is facing prominent overall pressure and structural problems due to rapid demographic changes, economic restructuring, and in-depth adjustments in …

Job Employment China Market Talent Demand Ai

Graduates must embrace AI revolution

China Daily

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Employment is the most basic component of people's wellbeing. They should also strive to boost high-quality and full employment of graduates, who will face a more severe employment situation next year. On the one hand, China's employment market is facing prominent overall pressure and structural problems due to rapid demographic changes, economic restructuring, and in-depth adjustments in …

Job Employment China Market Talent Demand Ai

1 week, 5 days ago

Career-connected learning addresses our top political, social and economic issues

Salon

In 2024 voters prioritized the economy as the single most critical issue facing our nation. At Transcend, we’ve worked with schools across the country that have launched career-focused innovation through “community-based design journeys,” a process that gets the entire school community involved in listening to student needs and building new strategies to meet them. We need your help to stay …

Education Community School Learning Economic Experiences Students

1 week, 6 days ago

How schools foster industry exposure through internships

India Today

Today's students face the daunting task of distinguishing themselves and carving out their unique career paths. Beyond just industry exposure, these programmes help students develop a broad skill set and expand their professional networks, establishing connections that can be pivotal in their future careers. Internships provide students with the ability to not only utilise their collaborative skills, but also truly …

Career Students Industry Skills Work Schools Set

2 weeks, 4 days ago

HK must act decisively to cement its I&T push

China Daily

Hong Kong has long been synonymous with finance, trade and commerce, serving as a gateway between East and West, and a key player in the 11-city Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong's broader push into digital transformation includes offering high-performance computing services, which are crucial for industries, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and health technology. The advanced facilities also …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

HK must act decisively to cement its I&T push

China Daily

Hong Kong has long been synonymous with finance, trade and commerce, serving as a gateway between East and West, and a key player in the 11-city Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong's broader push into digital transformation includes offering high-performance computing services, which are crucial for industries, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and health technology. The advanced facilities also …

Global Innovation Infrastructure Hong Kong Semiconductors Kong Act

3 weeks ago

Cooperation agreement signed on educational development in Nansha

China Daily

Updated: 2024-12-03 nansha.guangdong.chinadaily.com.cn Jinan University, the Henry Fok Ying-tung Group, and the Victoria Harbour Education Group recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Guangzhou Fok Ying Tung High School in Nansha district. Ian Fok Chun-wan, the CEO of the Henry Fok Ying-tung Group, reviewed the construction and development process of Guangzhou Fok Ying Tung High School over the past two …

Education Development School Cooperation Chinese Group Greater

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Deans share insights on role of business education in future

China Daily

Liu Qiao, dean of Peking University's Guanghua School of Management, and Francesca Cornelli, dean of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, share their insights on the current value of business education amid various challenges in an exclusive interview with China Daily on November 9, 2024. Business education is increasingly vital to prepare future leaders with strong soft skills, cultural sensitivity …

Business Education China Students Leaders Schools China Daily

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chang'an University: cultivating transportation talents for central Asian countries

China Daily

Chang'an University, based in Xi'an, Shaanxi province in Northwest China, is actively implementing the spirit and achievements of the China-Central Asia Summit. It initiated the establishment of the China-Central Asia Five Countries Talent Training Alliance in the field of transportation infrastructure, opening a new chapter of cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries. The university hosted the China-Central …

Transportation International Training Asia University Talent Countries

1 month ago

1st China-South Korea skilled talent exchange takes place in Shandong

China Daily

The first China-South Korea skilled talent exchange and cooperation conference is held in Weihai. The first China-South Korea skilled talent exchange and cooperation conference convened on Nov 19 in Weihai, Shandong province. Representatives of technical colleges, human resources institutions and enterprises from both sides attended the conference, jointly promoting the reform and development of technical education and cooperation among skilled …

China South Korea South Korea Shandong Weihai Cooperation Conference

1 month ago

New industry education sector for tooling industry established in Shandong

China Daily

By Li Jiaying | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-18 19:43 To foster industrial upgrading and shared growth across the sector, the National Industry-Education Integration Community of the Professional Tooling Industry was established this month in the Weihai's high-tech zone, Shandong province. As a vital component of China's manufacturing industry, the professional tooling sector has experienced robust growth in recent years, marked …

Education Industry

1 month ago

New industry education sector for tooling industry established in Shandong

China Daily

To foster industrial upgrading and shared growth across the sector, the National Industry-Education Integration Community of the Professional Tooling Industry was established this month in the Weihai's high-tech zone, Shandong province. As a vital component of China's manufacturing industry, the professional tooling sector has experienced robust growth in recent years, marked by expanding industrial scale and an accelerating pace of …

Education Industry

1 month, 1 week ago

Sino-US tech ties need deepening, not 'decoupling'

China Daily

An American flag flies outside of the US Capitol dome in Washington, US, Jan 15, 2020. The new US president, with ample business experience and fewer political constraints, has the opportunity to shift away from the current administration's trial-and-error approach and adopt a more rational and pragmatic stance on China. A key assumption underpinning US restrictions on technology exchanges is …

Technology China Tech Chinese Policies

1 month, 1 week ago

Sino-US tech ties need deepening, not 'decoupling'

China Daily

An American flag flies outside of the US Capitol dome in Washington, US, Jan 15, 2020. The new US president, with ample business experience and fewer political constraints, has the opportunity to shift away from the current administration's trial-and-error approach and adopt a more rational and pragmatic stance on China. A key assumption underpinning US restrictions on technology exchanges is …

Technology China Tech Chinese Policies

1 month, 1 week ago

Empowering youth: Why India's new internship scheme is a game changer

India Today

India's job market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by rapid economic growth and technological advancement. REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE: SHAPING JOB-READY CANDIDATES The growing disconnect between academic qualifications and job readiness has been a key challenge in India's labour market for years. ROAD AHEAD The new internship scheme is not just an educational initiative; it is a comprehensive strategy aimed at …

India Job Market Internship Students Skills Experience

1 month, 1 week ago

Hong Kong attracts 17 more enterprises in strategic emerging industries

China Daily

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. HONG KONG -- A total of 17 enterprises signed agreements on Monday to become strategic enterprise partners of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government amid the city's push to nurture an ecosystem for innovation and technology. Most of them will establish their global or regional headquarters in Hong Kong, said …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Notable strides made in higher education

China Daily

By Zhao Yimeng | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-06 08:52 A view of Tsinghua University. In recent years, China has made remarkable strides in the development of its higher education system, particularly through the initiative of building world-class universities and disciplines with Chinese characteristics, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said. The "Double First Class" initiative, which was launched to develop a …

Education China Research Development Talent Talent Development Universities

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong Embraces Talent Push to Boost Economy and Talent Pool

China Daily

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has outlined a set of measures to attract and retain top talent in the city. These measures include expanding the list of eligible universities under the Top Talent Pass Scheme, extending the validity period of visas granted to high-income individuals, and attracting top professionals from around the world. The city will also establish …

Education International Relations Economic Growth Talent Acquisition

1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension: A Gateway to Transformative Career Paths in the Tech Hub

The Quint

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension offers a unique blend of academic excellence and industry relevance in a prime location at the heart of the global tech hub. The campus provides unparalleled proximity to the world's leading technology firms and the experience of learning from and studying with people who work at Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook. The curriculum is updated constantly …

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2 months ago

Raising skilled industrial workers will boost manufacturing power

China Daily

A contestant competes in the Second Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Vocational Skills Competition in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Oct 12, 2024. YUETIKE NIJIATI/FOR CHINA DAILY The central authorities recently issued a guideline document, saying China will improve the skills cultivation system for industrial workers, raise their incomes and further enhance the income distribution system by increasing the proportion …

China Workers Industrial Industrial Workers

2 months ago

Kerala: Innovative Schools Get Ready for Industry 4.0

New Indian Express

Kerala's education system will undergo a major transformation with the establishment of 28 Centres of Early Innovation in schools. These centres will focus on making STEAM education more effective and equipping students with digital skills for the future job market. The initiative, funded by the World Bank, will provide opportunities for students in classes VI to IX to learn about …

Science Technology Education Innovation

2 months ago

Inspur Droso and City University of Hong Kong Partner to Advance Smart Business Education

China Daily

Chinese tech firm Inspur Droso Big Data has entered a partnership with the City University of Hong Kong to promote advancements in smart business. The partnership will provide the university with enterprise-level software support, data from its Shenzhen research team, and assistance in developing the university's curriculum and offering career guidance and job placement support for outstanding graduates.

Business Law Technology Education Shenzhen

2 months ago

Xi Praises Young People's Contributions to Scientific Progress

China Daily

President Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of young people in driving scientific and technological progress. He encourages them to foster friendships with foreign counterparts, contribute to solving real-world problems, and uphold the spirit of science. Xi also urges society to support and foster an environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship among young people.

Science Technology Youth Innovation Shanghai

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong Reinvents Itself: A New Era of Innovation and Technology

China Daily

Hong Kong's manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant decline, with its share of the local economy shrinking and underutilization of industrial premises prompting a steep dive. However, an array of producers are demonstrating resilience by integrating innovative technologies into their traditional production lines, offering a glimpse into the city's ramped-up efforts to become a hub for technological innovation. The administration's …

Government Law Technology Innovation

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yantai Vocational College expands global reach with quality education resources

China Daily

Malaysian teachers receive training at Yantai Vocational College. Yantai Vocational College has been advancing the Belt and Road Initiative in recent years by exporting top-tier educational resources overseas, nurturing international talent, and bolstering China's vocational education on the global stage. The Yantai Vocational College hosted a delegation of 22 Malaysian teachers for a 3-month training program in new energy vehicle …

China College Training Program Vocational Yantai Malaysian Teacher Yantai Vocational College

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovation key to steel industry's advanced development, green transition

China Daily

A view of a plant of China Baowu Steel Group Corp in Ezhou, Hubei province. Further technological innovation is needed to support the steel industry's high-quality development and its transition to a green, low-carbon future, said experts on Monday. "Whether it's achieving ultra-low emissions, maximizing energy efficiency, or reaching carbon peaking and neutrality goals, the green and low-carbon transformation of …

Steel Technological Innovation

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai nurtures its 'highly skilled individuals'

China Daily

Shanghai, the host city of the upcoming 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026, has embarked on a mission to nurture a workforce of 45,000 highly skilled individuals this year. As of the conclusion of July, the city has already provided 23,400 training opportunities aimed at cultivating high-skilled personnel, marking a significant 24.8 percent year-on-year growth in training initiatives. A report released …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Training of top innovative talent goal of college courses reform

China Daily

The Ministry of Education effected major changes to undergraduate major courses in colleges and universities in 2023, with altogether 3,389 undergraduate majors being added, canceled and/or adjusted, as announced in March. A resolution passed by the central authorities in July said that China will promote the reform of colleges and universities by classification, establish a discipline setting adjustment mechanism and …

China Universities Undergraduate Majors New Majors Disciplines Majors Colleges

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Training of top innovative talent goal of college courses reform

China Daily

The Ministry of Education effected major changes to undergraduate major courses in colleges and universities in 2023, with altogether 3,389 undergraduate majors being added, canceled and/or adjusted, as announced in March. A resolution passed by the central authorities in July said that China will promote the reform of colleges and universities by classification, establish a discipline setting adjustment mechanism and …

China Colleges Universities Majors New Majors Disciplines Innovative Talent

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Companies search for PhD graduates abroad

China Daily

Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer Midea organizes a career talk at a university in Boston, United States. With the job market for college graduates in China remaining uncertain, electrical appliance manufacturer Midea has said it is increasing its recruitment, particularly among Chinese graduates who've studied overseas. In July, Midea hosted six job fairs in the United States, including at the Massachusetts …

Chinese Phd Graduates Midea

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Macao set to be hub for talent

China Daily

Experts from Hong Kong and Macao said the central government's new directive to transform the two special administrative regions into international hubs for top-tier talent will fulfill local demand for talent while propelling the country's high-quality development. Building Hong Kong as an international talent hub will help address the city's challenges related to its aging population and labor shortage. Considering …

Technology Hong Kong Talent City Chinese Mainland Kong

3 months, 3 weeks ago

GBA students excel in Nansha internship program

China Daily

Updated: 2024-08-27 nansha.guangdong.chinadaily.com.cn On Aug 23, the Nansha Haili Garden Hotel hosted the graduation ceremony for the internship program for Hong Kong and Macao youth students in Nansha, as well as the university internship program, bringing the internship journey of 270 young students to a successful end. "My internship experience at the Nansha court has given me a deeper understanding …

Internship Students Hong Kong Kong Macao Hong Kong Macao Nansha

4 months ago

Now Hiring! THESE Sectors Set To Recruit More Fresh Graduates In H2 2024: Report

ABP News

The job market for recent graduates is showing positive signs of improvement. Nearly 72 per cent of employers plan to hire fresh graduates between July and December 2024, according to the TeamLease EdTech’s Career Outlook Report. Specifically, 61 per cent of employers in e-commerce and tech startups, 59 per cent in engineering and infrastructure, and 54 per cent in retail …

Tech Report Employers Graduates Fresh Graduates Recent Graduates Hire Recent

4 months ago

Hong Kong universities join national science teacher program

China Daily

Experts believe that the inclusion of two Hong Kong universities in a national program focused on cultivating science teachers will enhance the special administrative region's capacity to nurture innovative technological talent and also ease the path for its students who are aspiring to become teachers on the Chinese mainland. Hong Kong lawmaker Chu Kwok-keung, who represents the education sector, said …

Science Teaching Students University Hong Kong Teachers Guangdong

4 months ago

People-to-people tech ties

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY While deepening their solid foundation for cooperation, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations also need to upgrade the momentum. China has established respective bilateral intergovernmental technology transfer working mechanisms with nine ASEAN countries and the cooperation network of technology transfer covers 10 ASEAN countries with more than 2,800 members. In addition to forming a series …

Science Technology Innovation Tech Chinese Thailand Asean

4 months ago

Hong Kong universities join national science teacher program

China Daily

Experts believe that the inclusion of two Hong Kong universities in a national program focused on cultivating science teachers will enhance the special administrative region's capacity to nurture innovative technological talent and also ease the path for its students who are aspiring to become teachers on the Chinese mainland. Hong Kong lawmaker Chu Kwok-keung, who represents the education sector, said …

Education Teaching Students University Hong Kong Teachers Mainland

4 months ago

People-to-people tech ties

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY While deepening their solid foundation for cooperation, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations also need to upgrade the momentum. China has established respective bilateral intergovernmental technology transfer working mechanisms with nine ASEAN countries and the cooperation network of technology transfer covers 10 ASEAN countries with more than 2,800 members. In addition to forming a series …

Science Technology China Innovation Development Tech Cooperation

4 months ago

Shenzhen puts big bucks into university project

China Daily

The southern boomtown of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is set to invest approximately 6 billion yuan in the initial construction phase of the new Shenzhen Ocean University campus, with completion expected by 2026. Lu Xiaozhong, dean of the Institute of Advanced Study of Education Development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area at South China Normal University, emphasized the need for …

Education Hong Kong Shenzhen Sou Local University

4 months ago

HKUST (GZ) welcomes new batch of students in Nansha

China Daily

Updated: 2024-08-20 nansha.guangdong.chinadaily.com.cn On Aug 15, a group of new university students arrived at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Nansha. The technology transfer fund established in collaboration with Guangzhou Industry Investment Group has provided support for the university's technological projects and alumni entrepreneurship. In Nansha, with 125 higher education institutions and two million university students, along …

University Guangzhou Nansha

4 months, 2 weeks ago

How universities approach preparing graduates for India's new workforce

India Today

In an era of technological breakthroughs and global challenges, higher institutions are vital for the technological advancement of countries like India. Some of the key areas for universities to focus on are: Providing students adequate exposure to the industry through internships, apprenticeships, and real-life projects and expose them to the process of 'learning on the job' early in their academic …

India Job Students Industry Skills Technological Universities

4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Guangdong woos foreign talent via legislation

China Daily

An aerial view of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. GUANGZHOU -- The innovation hub of Guangdong province in South China has unveiled regulations to support scientific and technological development, including articles encouraging foreign talent to participate in hi-tech innovation. The provincial scientific and technological innovation regulations stipulate that except for special circumstances such as national security, foreign …

China Scientific Foreign Guangdong Foreign Talent Technological Talent

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Engineering Education Maze: Sona College’s Solutions for Today’s Challenges

The Hindu

India’s engineering education landscape is dotted with over 4,500 engineering institutes, posing a significant challenge of choice for students and parents, particularly in states like Tamil Nadu, home to 635 such colleges. Supported by the dynamic strategies and global connections of Vice Chairmen, Mr. Chocko Valliappa and Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, Sona College of Technology is making a significant impact in …

Education India Language Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Industry

5 months ago

China to focus on talent cultivation

China Daily

China will focus on strengthening targeted talent cultivation and scientific and technological innovation in higher education to provide strong support for establishing a major global center for talent and innovation, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said on Friday. In recent years, universities have played a significant role in the national innovation system, Huai said at a news conference held on the …

China Huai

5 months, 1 week ago

Empower young talents toward common prosperity

China Daily

A job fair for college graduates is held in Shanghai on Oct 16, 2023. The Chinese top leader has been encouraging young Party members, including highly educated individuals, to work in rural areas to promote rural development, learn life skills and gain life experiences. In line with Kennedy's peace call, China and the US, two of the world's largest military …

Peace Development Economic Rural Areas Young Kennedy Other Countries

5 months, 1 week ago

Empower young talents toward common prosperity

China Daily

A job fair for college graduates is held in Shanghai on Oct 16, 2023. The Chinese top leader has been encouraging young Party members, including highly educated individuals, to work in rural areas to promote rural development, learn life skills and gain life experiences. In line with Kennedy's peace call, China and the US, two of the world's largest military …

Peace China Development Economic Rural Areas Young Kennedy

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Job opportunities offered across diverse industries

China Daily

Service industry boom In addition to the demand for talent in the manufacturing sector, the need for professionals in the service industry is also significant. According to Shi Jingying, director of Internship and Career Development Center at the Beijing Hospitality Institute, the school's flagship program in hotel management offers around 2,600 job positions for approximately 800 graduates each year during …

Students Industry Shi Opportunities Offered

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Job opportunities offered across diverse industries

China Daily

Service industry boom In addition to the demand for talent in the manufacturing sector, the need for professionals in the service industry is also significant. According to Shi Jingying, director of Internship and Career Development Center at the Beijing Hospitality Institute, the school's flagship program in hotel management offers around 2,600 job positions for approximately 800 graduates each year during …

Students Industry Shi

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