Global Vocational Education League launched in Tianjin

Global Vocational Education League launched in Tianjin as it aims to offer a broad, balanced and representative international platform.

The World Technical and Vocational Education and Training League, a global vocational education cooperation organization, was launched at the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, China.

After two years of preparation, the league aims to offer a broad, balanced, inclusive, and representative international platform for vocational education, as stated by the conference organizers.

The league’s inaugural membership includes 89 institutions from 43 countries and regions, comprising universities, vocational and technical colleges, businesses, and educational organizations.

Furthermore, An Yan, deputy secretary-general of the China Education Association for International Exchange, highlighted that over two-thirds of the league’s members are international vocational education institutions, showcasing its global reach and diversity.

The league encompasses a wide array of institutions linked to vocational education and spans numerous industries, noted An Yan.

Moreover, Ethiopia’s Minister of Labor and Skills, Muferihat Kamil, described the league as a timely initiative aligned with Ethiopia’s vision for global collaboration. She emphasized its potential for exchanging best practices and forming partnerships to accelerate skills-driven development across borders, committing Ethiopia to active participation.

The 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference, running until Friday, has drawn attendees from over 100 countries and regions, including government officials, envoys, and international education experts.

The conference features parallel discussions on topics such as enterprise-college coordination in vocational training, vocational education’s role in sustainable development, and career development for vocational educators. It is co-hosted by China’s Ministry of Education, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, and the Tianjin municipal government.