Successful signing ceremony for the Agricultural Machinery Operator Order Class
Hainan launches training program for intelligent agricultural machinery operators; graduates secure jobs immediately, addressing labor shortages in agriculture.
On 2026 1, 8, the signing ceremony for the "Machinery Operator School-Enterprise Order Class," jointly promoted by the Hainan Rice Association and the Hainan Agricultural and Forestry Science and Technology School, was successfully held.School leaders, faculty and student representatives, along with delegates from 5 member companies of the association, came together to witness this pivotal moment in deepening industry-education integration and advancing rural revitalization.
Hainan Agriculture and Forestry Technology School, a key provincial secondary vocational school, has been dedicated to cultivating agricultural skills talent since its founding.The launch of this order-based class marks the first step initiated by the Hainan Rice Association to foster school-enterprise collaboration and bridge the gap between talent development and industry needs. It is also a key measure in response to Hainan's agricultural modernization demands, addressing the shortage of high-quality agricultural machinery professionals.Principal Yoshitaka Kato stated that the school will optimize its curriculum system and ensure support services, transforming the order-based class into a demonstration platform for talent development.
On-site, the school signed cooperation agreements with 5 companies.Du Wanjuan, representing Jinliang (Hainan) Investment Co., Ltd., stated that the company will help students hone their skills in real-world production environments, ensuring "enrollment equals employment and graduation leads to immediate job placement."Student representatives also pledged to diligently master practical skills such as operating intelligent agricultural machinery, contributing to the modernization of agriculture in Hainan.
Representatives from the association and the school unveiled the "Order-Based Class Collaboration" plaque.Secretary Jiahao summarized that school-enterprise cooperation is an essential requirement for high-quality vocational education development and serving the "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers." This order-based class will provide solid support for student growth, talent reserve for enterprises, and agricultural modernization in the Free Trade Port.
This signing ceremony marks a new phase in school-enterprise collaboration, exploring innovative pathways for agricultural talent development in Hainan.