The World Vocational Education Conference was held to promote vocational education globally through six key initiatives. The event featured a comprehensive conference, a global alliance of educational institutions and industries, an international skills competition with 42 tracks, and the launch of a journal produced by Tianjin University of Technology and Education. UNESCO's assistant director-general Stefania Giannini highlighted vocational education as a catalyst for transformation, emphasizing its role in driving change and meeting global challenges. China's minister of education Huai Jinpeng outlined a vision for "5I" education - Inclusive, Industry-oriented, Innovative, Intelligent, and International - to serve all and drive innovation.
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