Shanghai International Studies University identifies ten global trends transforming vocational education
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Amidst the accelerated restructuring of the global economic landscape, technological innovation, and industrial transformation, vocational education, as the core carrier of human capital cultivation, is undergoing systematic changes. Between 2022 and 2024, countries have gradually formed a dominant trend toward the modernization of vocational education through policy innovation and practical exploration. Against this backdrop, the landscape of global vocational education is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by technological advancements, economic changes, and evolving workforce needs.
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