Research on the Demand and Current Situation of Digital Talent Training in China's Higher Vocational Colleges in the Digital Economy Era

Amid rapid global digital economy growth, China’s economy is swiftly advancing toward digitalization, networking, and intelligence, reshaping industries and talent cultivation. Higher vocational colleges play a crucial role in providing skilled, digitally literate, and innovative talent. Drawing on literature and field research, this paper examines the current state of digital talent training, industry-driven demand, and existing gaps. It proposes strategies for curriculum reform, faculty development, industry–education integration, resource building, and international cooperation. While progress has been made, shortcomings remain in aligning curricula with industry needs, enhancing teachers’ skills, and strengthening collaboration, requiring a multidimensional approach to meet evolving labor demands.