Core Insights - The trend of "digital intelligence" in new vocational skills in China is becoming increasingly evident, particularly highlighted by the recent National Skills Competition, which showcases emerging industries and advanced technologies as key employment areas for the future [1][3]. Group 1: New Vocational Trends - The National Skills Competition, recognized as China's highest-level vocational skills event, features new vocational categories such as artificial intelligence engineering, smart manufacturing engineering, industrial internet engineering, integrated circuit engineering, and service robotics application technology [1][3]. - Since 2019, over 90 new professions have been announced by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, with roles like integrated circuit engineering technicians and industrial internet engineering technicians becoming popular choices among university graduates [3][4]. Group 2: Industry Demand and Skills Development - The competition's focus on advanced technology fields, including smart manufacturing and digital technology, accounts for over 50% of the event's categories, indicating a strong industry demand for skilled workers in these areas [4]. - The competition also emphasizes the importance of practical skills, as demonstrated by participants in the integrated circuit engineering category who effectively used virtual simulation manufacturing equipment for wafer processing [4][5]. Group 3: Future Employment Pathways - The establishment of a dedicated service robotics application technology category aims to cultivate versatile, skilled professionals in the field, integrating mechanical equipment assembly, intelligent detection, and human-computer interaction technologies [5]. - The competition serves as a reflection of the potential career paths for future workers, with "digital intelligence" and emerging industries leading the way in new vocational opportunities [5].
中国技工新职业“数智化”趋势明显
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-23 13:55