Authors : Nadege Koba Fornyuy

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14808075

Abstract : Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has proven to be the main tool that contributes to economic development by training individuals with quality skills. This implies that TVET curricula must be in line with labour market demands in the rapidly changing global economy in order to promote sustainable economic growth and guarantee that graduates are well-prepared for the workforce. In countries like China that are industrialising and developing technologically quickly, the linking of TVET to the labour market is especially important. The potential of TVET has been acknowledged by the Chinese government, which also recognises the value of a strong and adaptable TVET system in promoting economic growth and filling skills shortages across a range of industries. As a result, considerable efforts have been taken to guarantee that TVET programmes continuously correspond with the changing demands of the labour market. This study looks at China's multifaceted and all-encompassing strategies for bridging the gap between TVET and the labour market. The study intends to provide insight into how China is creating a dynamic, flexible, and responsive TVET system by examining industry partnerships, curriculum changes, the integration of new and emerging technologies, and encouraging government policies. The following sections provide a detailed overview of these approaches and the challenges faced in achieving alignment between TVET objectives and labour market demands.

Keywords : Technical and Vocational Education and Training; Curriculum; Labour Market Needs;

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