In line with national efforts to integrate industry and education, Yaham has formed a strategic partnership with Xinyang Vocational College of Art (Xinyang Vocational College) as early as March 2023, focusing on talent development and technological R&D.

As Yaham’s Greater Bay Area Base in Zhongshan (to launch in July 2025) and Central China Base in Henan (to launch in March 2026) move steadily toward production, the company’s need for skilled workers continues to grow.

On April 10, 2025, Mr. Jiao Weiqi, Executive President of Yaham led a delegation to revisit the college. He held in-depth discussions with Mr. Gan Zhe (Party Secretary), Mr. Liu Hongming (President), and other leaders of Xinyang Vocational College to jointly explore new opportunities and open a new chapter in school-enterprise cooperation.

School-Enterprise Cooperation Deepens: From Agreement to Implementation

Since cooperation in March 2023, Yaham and Xinyang Vocational College have made solid progress in talent training and technological R&D. Over 100 students have interned at Yaham’s Shenzhen headquarters, with several staying on as key technical staff after their graduation.

During the recent visit, both sides discussed building an “Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Academy” and promoting a modern apprenticeship model to better meet talent needs at Yaham’s two new bases. Mr. Gan emphasized aligning education with employment to support high-quality vocational training.

Focusing on Industry Needs: Collaborating on a New Talent Strategy

At the meeting, Mr. Jiao introduced Yaham’s development plans, noting that the Greater Bay Area Base will focus on high-end LED displays, while the Central China Base will produce smart lighting and traffic products. Once in operation, two bases will need over 600 skilled workers each year in areas like optoelectronics, automation, and quality control. He expressed hopes to explore a new training model with the college.

Mr. Gan said vocational education must follow industry needs. Yaham’s capacity expansion provides broad job opportunities for our students. We will further optimize our programs and promote practice-oriented teaching reform. Mr. Liu added that the college plans to launch a “Yaham Order Class” with joint mentoring from both sides.

Looking Ahead: Building a School-Enterprise Community with a Shared Future

Mr. Jiao highlighted that the cooperation between Yaham and Xinyang Vocational College is crucial for both the company’s growth and its social responsibility. He hopes this partnership will set a regional benchmark for industry-education integration.

Mr. Gan agreed, emphasizing the importance of school-enterprise cooperation for vocational education and local economic development.

With the upcoming launches of the Greater Bay Area Base and Central China Base, Yaham expects to hire over 2,000 employees in the next three years, making this cooperation a key driver for talent development and industry progress.