Talent Cultivation Challenges and Solutions in Secondary-to-Higher Vocational Education under Supply-side Reform

As China’s vocational education reform continues to deepen, the through-training model has emerged as a crucial component in building a modern vocational education system. This model can significantly reduce the duration of academic programs while enhancing students’ skill levels. Nevertheless, during its current implementation, this model still encounters numerous challenges. In light of this, this paper aims to thoroughly examine the existing issues in the development of vocational education. Additionally, it will explore the benefits of vocational education through talent training within the context of advancing the supply-side structural reform of vocational education, proposing potential pathways for talent cultivation.