Railway Transport College Participates in the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin
The Railway Transport College participated in the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference, held in Tianjin, China.
The conference was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO Affairs, and the Tianjin Municipal Government. The event brought together representatives of the vocational education sector, educational institutions, international organizations, industry associations, and the private sector.
The main theme of the conference was “Vocational Education: Embracing Change, Shaping Standards and Building a Shared Future.” Its key objectives were to deepen international cooperation, promote the development and sharing of global standards, develop common approaches to educational quality based on the experience of different countries, and discuss current trends in vocational education and the preparation of highly qualified specialists in line with future industry needs.
Particular attention was given to strengthening cooperation between vocational education and industry in the railway sector. This topic was further addressed during the official presentation ceremony of the International Cooperation Initiative on Industry–Education Integration in Rail Transit.
Alongside representatives of other countries, Georgia joined the initiative. Natia Kiria, Head of the Human Resources Department of JSC Georgian Railway, and Manana Moistsrapishvili, Director of the Railway Transport College, took the stage to express their willingness to participate in this process.
The Railway Transport College’s participation in the official presentation of the International Cooperation Initiative on Industry–Education Integration in Rail Transit represented an important symbolic step towards deepening international cooperation in the railway sector.
It is noteworthy that the initiative was launched by Nanjing Vocational Institute of Railway Technology, with the support of the World TVET League, with the aim of bringing together railway enterprises, vocational education institutions, industry organizations, and research institutes on an international cooperation platform.
During the conference, College representatives had the opportunity to learn about international experience in vocational education, expand their professional networks, and explore opportunities for future cooperation.
The Railway Transport College continues to develop international partnerships, improve the quality of vocational education, and prepare qualified personnel for Georgia’s railway sector in line with modern industry requirements.
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