Research on the International Talent Cultivation Model of Vocational Senior High Schools in Yunnan Border Counties under the "Belt and Road" Initiative

Hai Xue

doi:10.70088/85gzkn25

Authors

Hai Xue School of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/85gzkn25

Keywords:

Belt and Road Initiative, Yunnan border region, vocational senior high schools, international talent cultivation, training model

Abstract

Under the continuous advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, economic exchanges and cultural interactions between China and South and Southeast Asian countries have become increasingly frequent, resulting in a growing demand for technically skilled talents with professional competencies and international perspectives. Located in China's southwestern border region, Yunnan serves as an important gateway to South and Southeast Asia, and vocational education in border counties plays a critical role in supporting regional economic development and cultivating skilled professionals. This study focuses on vocational senior high schools in Yunnan's border counties, analyzing the current foundation for international talent cultivation in border vocational education while considering regional economic development and the internationalization needs of vocational education. The study finds that although these schools benefit from advantages in geographical location, industrial development, and cross-border exchanges, challenges remain in international talent cultivation, including unclear training objectives, insufficient internationalization of the curriculum, and limited international competency of the teaching staff. To address these issues, the paper proposes constructing an international talent cultivation model aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative by clarifying internationalized training objectives, optimizing curriculum systems, and expanding school-enterprise cooperation and cross-border educational exchange platforms. The findings provide a reference for promoting the internationalization of vocational education in border areas and cultivating technically skilled talents with a global outlook.

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