TVU Delegation Visits Xiamen Jimei Vocational Technology School – A Leading Model of Industry-Education Integration

On June 6, 2025, as part of their mission to explore innovative vocational education models, the delegation from the National University of Skills (NUS) visited Xiamen Jimei Vocational Technology School in Fujian Province, China.

Established in 1983, the school currently hosts over 6,000 students across six faculties including engineering, information technology, and applied arts. It is recognized as a pioneer in industry-oriented education and serves as a benchmark for educational innovation in Southeast Asia.

Key features of the school include:

• Active collaboration with leading enterprises such as ZTE for curriculum co-design and program development

• On-campus production bases funded by over 11 million yuan in industrial investment

• A dual-qualification teaching team, with over 80% of instructors holding official industry certifications

• Project-based learning and close simulation of real production environments

• Advanced infrastructure with more than 100 training workshops, including PLC labs, e-commerce simulation centers, and AI/IoT innovation labs

One of the most impressive achievements of Jimei School is its 98% graduate employment rate, showcasing the effectiveness of deeply integrated vocational training with actual labor market needs.

The school also plays a strategic role in BRICS skills alignment projects, collaborating with the BRICS Academy and benefiting from its location in Xiamen’s Software Park — a regional innovation and technology hub.

This visit provided valuable insights for the NUS delegation on how modern vocational education can be practically aligned with industrial development, and may serve as a roadmap for future collaborations and curricular enhancements in Iran.