Core Viewpoint - Shandong Commercial Group is a leading enterprise in the commercial circulation industry, with significant advantages in various sectors including education, healthcare, and new technologies, focusing on high-quality development in its education sector [1][3]. Education Sector Development - The education sector of Shandong Commercial Group includes four higher education institutions and a chain of kindergartens, emphasizing the integration of education and industry to enhance quality and efficiency [1][3]. - The group has strengthened its educational leadership and is committed to high-quality development, with institutions like Shandong Commercial Vocational Technical College recognized as a high-level vocational college and Qingdao Hotel Management Vocational Technical College being the first independent hotel management college in China [3][4]. Industry-Education Integration - The group actively promotes collaboration between schools and enterprises, establishing multiple industry-education integration platforms to enhance talent cultivation and technological innovation [5][7]. - Examples include partnerships with various universities to create specialized programs, resulting in over 2,200 students enrolled in 12 cooperative majors in 2023 [4][5]. Innovative Strategies - During a recent meeting, various units proposed strategies to enhance the integration of education and industry, including establishing a certification and reward system for industry-education integration and creating a special fund for vocational education projects [9]. - Recommendations also included regular internal cooperation meetings to align resources and needs among institutions, and enhancing the training and support for educational staff [9][10]. Digital Transformation and Infrastructure - The group aims to leverage its extensive industry network to provide practical training and resources for educators, facilitating a deeper integration of digital technologies in education [8][10]. - Plans are in place to develop training bases for skill enhancement, focusing on sectors like smart retail and healthcare, equipped with advanced training technologies [10].