Chongqing, China – June 25, 2024 – At the Chongqing YueLai International Convention Center, Despark International College (DSIC), Malaysia’s leading automotive institution, signed a landmark agreement with Guangdong City Technician College to launch the “Belt and Road” Skills-Building-Dreams Action in the field of New Energy Vehicles (NEV). This collaboration, announced during This partnership, unveiled during the Second Belt and Road International Skills Competition, marks a major step forward in international cooperation for talent development in emerging industries.
Strengthening International Skills Cooperation
The initiative is spearheaded by China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China, aiming to deepen skills cooperation and talent exchange among Belt and Road countries. More than 300 representatives from government bodies, educational institutions, and industries attended the launch event, where over 30 agreements were signed — including the collaboration between DSIC and Guangdong City Technician College.
Establishing a Joint NEV Skills Training Center
As part of the agreement, both institutions will jointly establish the “Belt and Road” NEV Skills Training Center, which will serve as a hub for:
•Delivering cutting-edge NEV training programs.
•Facilitating academic exchanges and joint research projects.
•Promoting cross-border talent development aligned with global industry needs.
By leveraging their combined expertise, the center aims to train a new generation of NEV professionals equipped with advanced technical knowledge and innovative thinking.
Empowering Future Talent and Green Innovation
With joint efforts from both parties, the center is expected to yield outstanding results. It will nurture highly skilled professionals for the NEV industry in Malaysia, China, and other Belt and Road countries, contributing to the global transition toward greener and more sustainable mobility.
DSIC looks forward to deepening its partnership with Guangdong City Technician College and working together to inject fresh vitality and momentum into the economic and social development of Belt and Road regions.
A Strategic Step for Malaysia’s Automotive Education
As Malaysia’s only automotive institution participating in the Belt and Road initiative, DSIC reaffirms its leadership in technical and vocational education. This collaboration reflects DSIC’s commitment to empowering youth with future-ready skills and supporting the growth of new energy industries.
Looking to the Future
The joint training center will not only raise NEV education standards but also promote innovation, industry collaboration, and global talent mobility. Both institutions are confident that this strategic partnership will play a key role in shaping the future of automotive technology education and contribute significantly to the high-quality development of the global NEV sector..
About Despark International College (DSIC)
Despark International College is Malaysia’s premier automotive technology institution, known for its industry-driven curriculum, strong international collaborations, and commitment to educational excellence. Its inclusion in the Belt and Road initiative highlights DSIC’s expanding global footprint and its role in nurturing the next generation of skilled talent for the automotive and green mobility sectors.
