Core Insights - Jiangsu province is actively promoting the development of skilled labor through a three-pronged approach: "thought leadership, craftsmanship inheritance, and innovation leadership" [1] - The province has a significant number of national and provincial model workers, with 1,186 national model workers and 16 national craftsmen, contributing to the enhancement of technological capabilities [1] - The establishment of innovation studios and collaborative platforms among model workers is fostering teamwork and innovation across various industries [2][4] Group 1: Labor Model and Innovation - The introduction of the first national standard for the recycling of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas marks a significant achievement in the field, developed by a team led by Zhang Xiaoqin [2] - Jiangsu has built a network of 10,000 innovation studios, including 14 national exemplary studios, to enhance innovation in specialized and innovative enterprises [2] - The "Labor Model and Craftsman Assist Enterprises" initiative has seen 12,000 model workers participate in activities that resolved over 11,000 technical issues [3] Group 2: Skills Development and Training - The transformation of young engineers into skilled workers is exemplified by the case of Yin Yu, who has developed training materials to cultivate new talent [4] - Collaborative training programs, such as the partnership between Lansi Precision and a local technical college, have resulted in high retention rates and competitive salaries for graduates [4] - The "Labor Model and Craftsman Assist Enterprises" initiative has helped over 110,000 workers improve their skills in the past two years [4] Group 3: Ideological and Cultural Integration - The integration of the "three spirits" (model spirit, labor spirit, and craftsmanship spirit) into educational programs is being promoted through various initiatives, including the establishment of a resource library for model workers [6] - Demonstration activities involving model workers in schools have engaged over 38.6 million participants, highlighting the importance of skills training [6] - The establishment of the "Workers' Ideological and Political Course" alliance aims to inspire youth to pursue skills-based careers [6]