To help local enterprises recruit skilled workers and better prepare students for future job requirements, the Yantian District Public Employment Service Center brought together local industry guidance departments, human resources agencies, key enterprises, and vocational schools from Guangdong Province and beyond to form an innovative consortium for talent cultivation and recruitment.

The "school-enterprise connect" consortium involves Shenzhen Institute of Technology, Xiechuang Senior Technical School, Shende Senior Technical School, Kedi Technical School, Baoshan Technical School, Yangang Middle School, as well as Raoping County Technical School and Gongtian Vocational Technical School, and Baise Agricultural School and Guangxi Industrial Technician College, which offer majors such as intelligent manufacturing, electronic technology, and gold and jewelry manufacturing.

The consortium also involves several local companies, including Ankexun Electronic Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Batar Group. These potential employers specify their recruitment requirements, offer internships, and post job openings.

Based on employers’ skill requirements and available positions, schools adjust their courses and tailor their teaching plans to meet the demands of the jobs.

Upon enrollment, students in the tailored programs sign a tripartite agreement with the school and the enterprise to clarify their respective rights and obligations. If a cooperating enterprise withdraws, the public employment service center will arrange for another company in the same industry to take over, ensuring students get employed.

The consortium has expanded its reach to schools in Baise, Guangxi, helping students from Leye and Lingyun counties secure internships and jobs in Yantian District. It also helps students from less developed regions in Guangdong find employment opportunities.

After passing assessments, trainees will be hired for designated positions, offering them better pay and career development prospects than they might find in their hometowns.

By the end of 2026, the consortium aims to help 150 skilled workers secure jobs in Yantian. By the end of 2027, the cumulative total is expected to reach 350.

The initiative will benefit not only students but also employers. Their hiring costs are expected to fall by 10%, while recruitment cycles are expected to shorten by 20%.