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Research and Practice on Integrating Local Universities' Pathways for Cultivating High-level Applied Talent with Regional Economic Development

Author(s)

Xihuang Lai

Affiliation(s)

Graduate School, North China University of Technology, Beijing, China

Abstract

This study addresses the reform of the supply side of applied talent cultivation in higher education amid regional economic transformation, with a focus on a municipal engineering university in Beijing's Western District. In response to key challenges such as homogeneous training standards, superficial industry-academia collaboration and rigid evaluation systems, we have developed a 'Knowledge-Ability-Quality' tri-spiral practical education model. Through differentiated training standards, innovative industry-education mechanisms and AI-driven evaluation platforms, the model bridges the gap between educational provision and industry needs. Empirical results show: Academic postgraduates achieved 18% annual growth in SCI/EI publications. Professional postgraduates achieved a 22.3% industry project engagement rate. Utilization of collaborative bases surged from 30.8% to 60%, resolving 36 corporate R&D challenges. Student outcomes included 563 national competition awards, a 95.7% employment rate and 90% employer satisfaction. The study offers a replicable solution to the 'theory–practice divide' in talent cultivation. It provides insights into the synergy between higher education and the regional economy under the 'new quality productivity' framework.

Keywords

Postgraduate Education; Practical Education; Industry-Academia Collaboration; Regional Economic Development; Competency Evaluation

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