Taiwanese High Schoolers Earn International Certifications, Bridging Education and Industry

High school students in Taiwan are increasingly pursuing international certifications while still in school, with Xiushui High School leading the way in electromechanical fields. Nearly 100 students at the institution have successfully obtained the Siemens SCE international certification.

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How can vocational education shorten the gap between learning and the workplace, allowing students to connect with the job market upon graduation?

This initiative is part of the Ministry of Education's broader plan to "Cultivate Industry-Academia Collaboration in Senior High Schools by Inviting Industry Experts." The program aims to shorten the gap between academic study and practical job skills by having industry professionals co-teach with educators. At Xiushui High School, the "SMSCP Mechatronics International Certification" teaching model has been integrated into practical courses like "Programmable Control," "Mechatronics Integration," "Automation Control," and "Indoor Wiring."

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To align with the nation's promotion of five key trusted industries and strengthen local talent cultivation, the National Education Administration encourages senior high schools to collaborate with local businesses and industry experts, bringing practical industry experience into the classroom.

Students are gaining hands-on experience with hardware and software that aligns with current industry standards. This collaboration not only benefits students but also enhances the professional development of teachers, with four faculty members now certified as instructors. The school has established a digitized and standardized learning environment, optimizing digital manufacturing courses to foster students' cross-disciplinary integration and problem-solving abilities.

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This collaboration not only benefits students but also enhances the professional development of teachers.

Meanwhile, Chiayi Home Economics and Commerce Vocational High School is exploring innovative educational pathways. In its "Childhood Physical Activity and Games" course, students learn from rehabilitation specialists about child development and sensory integration, enabling them to design developmentally appropriate games. Another course, "Childcare Practical Skills," partners with a cultural and creative company, guiding students in adapting picture books into theatrical performances. This approach cultivates students' expression, confidence, and teamwork skills through practical application in early childhood education.

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Students not only learn the application of drama in early childhood education but also cultivate their expressive abilities, confidence, and teamwork skills through actual performances.