The Intrinsic Logic and Practical Pathways of Empowering Vocational Education Through Industry-Education Integration

Abstract The parallel session on “Industry-Education Integration for High-Quality Development in Vocational Education,” part of the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference, was held at the National Convention & Exhibition Center (Tianjin). The session focused on the intrinsic logic and practical pathways of empowering vocational education through industry-education integration. It explored the inherent logic of how industry-education integration drives high-quality development in vocational education, international experience and exemplary practices of industry-education integration, and the latest developments in international cooperation in vocational education. The session showcased new practices and trends in the integration of industry and education in global vocational education, providing valuable references for advancing deep industry-education integration and high-quality development in vocational education.