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EnglishOn December 6, 2024, Xi’an Automobile Vocational University and DingTalk (China) Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "DingTalk"), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, successfully signed a framework cooperation agreement at Alibaba Xixi Area A. The two parties will jointly explore new standards and models for digital and intelligent talent development, promoting the deep integration of education and technology to cultivate vocational talents that meet the needs of future society.
On the same day, Zhang Ling, Vice President of Xi’an Automobile Vocational University; Zuo Hao, Director of the Academic Affairs Office and Dean of the School of Computer Engineering; Li Yuzhe, Dean of the School of Design and Art; Yao Huijuan, Vice Dean of the School of Computer Engineering; and Li Yanjie, Director of the Academic Affairs Office, attended the ceremony, along with DingTalk’s Industry-Academia-Research Leader Ying Huanhuan, Northwest Regional General Manager Zheng Bin, and Dang Xin, General Manager of Xi’an Songshibo Rui Network Technology Co., Ltd. The ceremony was hosted by DingTalk’s Northwest Regional General Manager Zheng Bin.
At the ceremony, DingTalk’s Northwest Regional General Manager Zheng Bin delivered the opening remarks, followed by a speech from DingTalk’s Industry-Academia-Research Leader Ying Huanhuan. Together, they discussed innovative talent development in the AI era with Zhang Ling, Vice President of Xi’an Automobile Vocational University, and Zuo Hao, Director of the Academic Affairs Office and Dean of the School of Computer Engineering.
01｜Innovative Talent Development in the AI Era
The meeting kicked off with an opening address by DingTalk’s Northwest Regional General Manager Zheng Bin. Zheng Bin first extended a warm welcome to the university representatives attending the event and expressed his strong expectations and positive vision for this collaboration. He then briefly outlined the main agenda of the meeting, setting a solid foundation for the discussions to follow.
Next, DingTalk’s Industry-Academia-Research Leader Ying Huanhuan delivered a speech, presenting the overall plan for DingTalk’s industry-academia-research initiatives and the original intent behind the collaboration. She noted that in today’s era of deep integration between digitalization and intelligence, digital and intelligent technologies are closely intertwined. This integration not only enables intelligent data processing, decision support, and business optimization but also drives profound transformations across social, economic, and cultural domains. In recent years, the government has successively released a series of policy documents, including “Internet+,” “New Infrastructure,” “Digital Economy,” and “AI+,” elevating digital and intelligent strategies to a key national strategic priority. As more industries accelerate their digital and intelligent transformation, the demand for innovative digital talents is becoming increasingly urgent, making this issue even more prominent.
She mentioned that DingTalk already serves over 700 million users nationwide, covering more than 25 million organizations across 135 cities and serving over 20 sectors of the national economy, including government, education, manufacturing, healthcare, the internet, retail, and logistics. In the education sector, DingTalk serves 210,000 schools and more than 8 million teachers, accounting for nearly half of all educational institutions in the country. With such a massive user base, DingTalk can bridge the gap between the education system and real-world industrial development by leveraging AI and low-code technologies to cultivate a new generation of innovative talents, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills needed to meet the demands of the new era.
02｜Co-Developing Talent Development Standards for Students at Xi’an Automobile Vocational University with DingTalk
“A critical issue in the field of education is that educational reform must keep pace with the times,” noted Zhang Ling, Vice President of Xi’an Automobile Vocational University. She pointed out that societal demands for talent vary across different historical periods. In today’s highly digital and intelligent era, educators must think deeply about how to cultivate students who can meet the needs of the new age.
Specifically addressing the field of vocational education, President Zhang emphasized that when designing curricula, it is essential to fully consider the specific requirements that businesses have for employees. This means that every stage—from course design to practical training—must be closely aligned with industry standards. Each major has its own unique characteristics, so it is crucial to identify the types of jobs that graduates of that major are likely to pursue and define the key skills they need to master accordingly. To ensure that students reach the expected level of competence, close collaboration between schools and enterprises is vital, with joint efforts to establish learning standards that align with the demands of the job market being especially important.
President Zhang expressed her hope to collaborate with DingTalk to jointly build a talent development system that is both scientific and practical, cultivating a group of innovative talents who can not only tackle rapidly evolving technological challenges but also meet the specific needs of particular industries. In this way, the university can enhance students’ employability while contributing to the broader economic development of society.
03｜New Directions in Information Technology Development Driven by AI + Low-Code
During the discussion, DingTalk demonstrated the capabilities of its AI and low-code technologies to Zuo Hao, Director of the Academic Affairs Office and Dean of the School of Computer Engineering. Zuo Hao expressed strong approval of these technologies, noting that the university could prioritize training its faculty to quickly master these skills, enabling them to become “dual-qualified” teachers who are both proficient in their subject matter and skilled in using new technologies. Such a faculty not only enhances teaching quality but also better supports the development of skilled talent. At the same time, drawing on DingTalk’s corporate resources, the university could invite industry experts to campus to deliver specialized lectures, helping students gain a deeper understanding of corporate culture.
In addition, given the seamless hardware-software integration, ease of integration, and user-friendly nature of the AI + low-code platform, Zuo Hao suggested that this technology could be widely applied in the university’s information technology development in the future. For example, an AI + low-code approach could be used to build a campus visitor management system or an academic affairs management system. This would not only simplify the development process and reduce maintenance costs but also provide a more convenient and efficient service experience for faculty and students, further advancing the modernization of education.
04｜Signing Ceremony
Following the discussion, the signing ceremony for the Xi’an Automobile Vocational University × DingTalk cooperation agreement was officially held, with Zhang Ling, Vice President of Xi’an Automobile Vocational University, and Ying Huanhuan, DingTalk’s Industry-Academia-Research Leader, signing the agreement together. In the future, DingTalk and Xi’an Automobile Vocational University will combine the latest advances in information technology with educational theory and practice to promote the deep integration of education and technology, cultivating a group of high-quality talents who possess both solid professional knowledge and innovative thinking abilities.
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