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Background
Under China's 11th five year plan, the government aims to establish a learning society with further education and adult education of various forms witnessing more development. In order to meet the urgent demand for qualified labours and skilful workers required by the growing economy, employment and service oriented models of vocational education are being established.
The government sets out to increase enrolment rate into vocational education and training higher institutions to be more than 50 per cent of enrolment at higher education which currently stands at around four million new students annually.
In addition, the government aims to build over 1,000 vocational education centres, 1,000 exemplary secondary vocational schools, as well as 100 exemplary senior vocational schools, to further expand the scale of vocation education and training. CNR 10 billion has been put in place to support the constructions of vocational training bases, teaching facilities and also to the provision of student aid in vocational education and training.
The vocational education and training innovation project put forward by China's Ministry of Education aims to:
In order to achieve the above, it is vital for Chinese vocational institutions to strengthen cooperation with industries as well as to explore flexible, practical and industry related curriculum.
The United Kingdom's well-developed system of academic and career enhancing courses offered by Further Education institutions is highly regarded and valued internationally. British Council China has identified within the above, opportunities to further enhance Sino-UK partnerships in vocational-technical education and hence is proposing a Sino-UK FE Forum and Mission as part of the annual China International Education Forum.
Proposal
We are proposing a one day forum on Sino-UK Vocational Education and Training in Shenzhen followed by a one week mission across three cities in mainland China.
The forum and mission aims to bring together:
The objectives of the forum and mission are to:
Format
This project aims to focus on four areas within Vocational Education and Training that have been identified by the Chinese government as priority areas:
The project will include:
The Chinese Partner for this project is China Education Association of International Exchange.
Justification
This project will lead to a better and in-depth understanding on the current situation and perspectives of the Chinese in relation to vocational education and training (both institutions and industries). Gaps can be identified and opportunities will emerge to allow UK institutions to form partnerships and alliances amongst UK institutions as well as Sino-UK institutions in curriculum development, staff exchanges, articulation arrangements as well as industry links for internships in China, etc.
This project specifically targets the FE / VET sector and aims to diversify business opportunities for the sector in China. Direct student recruitment for this sector is increasingly competitive, as China develops local capacity and foreign programmes are set up in China. In addition, unless China develops understanding and change in perceived value of vocational qualifications, many parents and students will still be inclined to invest in academic / degree programmes when pursuing studies overseas.
As the Chinese government prioritises vocational education and training, it is important for UK institutions to be engaged locally and influence the policy, curriculum development and to bring in the UK perspectives. The UK FE / VET sector participation in the development of China's VET sector has long term implications to changing and improving perceptions for the UK and securing UK's position as a leader in the training of skilled workers for the global community.
As a follow up, the Education UK China Partnership will be able to offer on-the-ground support, intelligence and consultancy to individual UK institutions or consortiums to follow up and take forward initiatives and opportunities that will arise from the project.
Market information
Forum programme
Please note that this forum runs in conjunction with the Autumn UK Pavilion Exhibition in Shenzhen.
Plenary session:
Plenary session:
Break out session: Computer Numerical Control (CNC):
Break out session: Retail Business (RB):
Break out session: Computer Numerical Control (CNC):
Break out session: Retail Business (RB):
Break out session: Automobile:
Break out session: TM (TM):
Break out session: Automobile:
Break out session: Tourism Management (TM):
Accommodation
Accommodation for participants at the forum is at:
Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.
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