AN ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE MAJOR STUDENTS IN WESTERN LOCAL UNIVERSITIES UNDER THE BACKGROUND OF THE “BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE"

This study examines the demand for linguistic personnel in China's western regions under the Belt and Road Initiative. Data analysis revealed structural employment problems for graduates, including limited sectors and low competitiveness amid growing interdisciplinary skill requirements. Identified gaps between university curricula and employer needs for digital competency and intercultural communication skills. Solutions are proposed at three levels: governmental (creation of industry alliances), university (implementation of dual education), and personal (development of professional strategy). It provides a theoretical foundation for optimizing specialist training models to strengthen regional roles and build the human resource capacity of regional universities in international projects.