A specialized program guidance event was held at Zitong County "July 1st" Senior Vocational School on September 1, 2026, marking the beginning of an enhanced collaboration between secondary and higher vocational institutions.
Liu Yong, head of the Secondary-Higher Vocational Integrated Education Center at Tianfu New Area General Aviation Vocational College, led a team to the school to deliver a special lecture on the 2026 autumn secondary-higher vocational articulation program for students majoring in electronic technology applications and numerical control. This event officially launched a new chapter of deep cooperation between the two schools, working together to cultivate professional talent for the low-altitude economy sector.
During the lecture, Liu Yong explained the advantages of the program articulation in an accessible manner. He pointed out that the core skills learned by secondary vocational electronic technology application students, such as electrical fundamentals, electronic technology, sensor principles, and circuit maintenance, serve as the essential foundation for studying flight control, power electronics, and signal communication systems in the higher vocational UAV application technology program. Both specialties belong to the electronic information field and share highly similar knowledge and skill sets.
The secondary-higher vocational integrated training model offers students a seamless pathway for academic advancement and career development. The solid accumulation of technical skills during the secondary vocational phase strengthens their learning foundation, effectively reduces the difficulty of higher vocational coursework, and avoids redundant teaching. This significantly improves the quality and efficiency of talent cultivation while helping students navigate their academic and professional growth more directly.
Furthermore, driven by the national low-altitude economy development strategy, the UAV industry is experiencing a golden period of growth. Tianfu New Area General Aviation Vocational College is focusing on industry needs, continuously strengthening its UAV program, and dedicating itself to developing versatile technical talent who understand principles, excel in practical operations, and demonstrate innovation — all aligned with current market employment demands.
Following the lecture, the event moved to a hands-on demonstration session. Coach Wu provided a detailed explanation of spherical UAV competition rules and practical techniques, followed by an impressive flight exhibition. The drones performed agile aerial maneuvers and rapid directional changes throughout the venue, drawing enthusiastic applause from the students. Many students eagerly raised their hands to participate in the hands-on experience, fully immersing themselves in the appeal of UAV technology.
The interactive session greatly ignited students' enthusiasm for their professional studies and reinforced their career aspirations in the electronic information and low-altitude aviation fields. A representative from Zitong County "July 1st" Senior Vocational School noted that the successful conclusion of this event not only helped students clarify their academic pathways and career directions but also strengthened the educational partnership between the two institutions.
Looking ahead, both schools will continue to deepen their secondary-higher vocational integrated training model, precisely aligning with regional economic development and the demands of the low-altitude economy industry. This collaboration aims to cultivate more high-quality technical talent while supporting students' dreams of soaring into the skies and contributing to industry growth.