Shanghai Open University and Shanghai's Jiading district signed a cooperation agreement on Nov 10 to establish the university's automotive industry college in the district.
The college is aiming to foster greater cooperation between the university, industry, and enterprises by providing post-employment education and lifelong learning opportunities. Both parties are seeking to set an example for talent cultivation with the goal of driving regional transformation.
Recognizing the importance of talent development and practical education, officials from the Jiading district envision creating an innovative development model that integrates industry and education, and nurtures industry talents while promoting career development education.
This collaboration is expected to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of Jiading's automobile industry and drive high-quality economic development.
Shanghai Open University leaders have emphasized their commitment to actively cooperating with the government and enterprises to meet the demands for talents in the automotive industry. The university plans to establish automotive professional groups and courses featuring teaching content that is aligned with industry needs, organize skill competitions, and build a teaching team that includes professional teachers, training lecturers, and enterprise mentors.