Sergey Kozhevnikov, rector of Russia’s Institute for the Development of Vocational Education, presented the country’s experience in developing workforce training mechanisms in China. The event brought together experts from 40 countries, including representatives of relevant ministries, educational institutions and industry partners.
Kozhevnikov said Russia aligns workforce training with economic needs and prioritizes engineering specialists. Enrollment in mechanical engineering, transport and energy programs is being expanded, while mentorship involving companies is also being developed.
At the instruction of President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s Ministry of Labour prepared a comprehensive forecast of workforce needs through 2032. It estimates that the economy will need about 12 million new workers, 66% of them with secondary vocational education.
Russia has used the forecast to shape enrollment, curricula and the infrastructure of educational institutions. Institute experts also discussed educational events for university teaching staff and joint research with Zheng Qingchun, rector of Tianjin Vocational and Technical Normal University.
The Institute for the Development of Vocational Education and the Vocational Education Development Center of China’s Ministry of Education discussed preparations to launch a Russian-Chinese vocational education alliance.
On October 16, the Russian delegation attended a ceremony for the Chinese side’s establishment of the SCO Community for the Integration of Industry and Education in the New Energy Vehicle Sector. Kozhevnikov said the community should connect manufacturers with vocational education providers and lead to practical joint projects.
The Institute for the Development of Vocational Education carries out key projects in Russia’s secondary vocational education system on the instructions of the Ministry of Education of Russia.
