A Study on the Practices and Pathways for Enhancing Students' Vocational Competence in Regional Secondary Vocational Schools from the Perspective of Industry-Education Integration

Abstract

With the acceleration of industrial upgrading and technological iteration, the deep integration of vocational education and industrial development has become a key factor in enhancing the quality of human resources. Against this backdrop, regional secondary vocational schools, as important carriers for cultivating skilled talents, see their students' level of vocational competence directly impacting the structure and effectiveness of the regional labor market. Based on the theoretical perspective of industry-education integration, this study first examines the conceptual evolution of industry-education integration and the multidimensional connotations of vocational competence, clarifying its theoretical foundation and evaluation criteria. It then analyzes the current state of vocational competence among students in regional secondary vocational schools, identifying the imbalance in their competency structure and systemic obstacles in the process of industry-education integration. Finally, it proposes integrated pathways for enhancing vocational competence from aspects such as school-enterprise cooperation mechanisms, curriculum system restructuring, and competency support systems. The study aims to provide theoretical basis and practical references for the systematic development of vocational competence among students in regional secondary vocational schools through the structural coupling of educational ecology and industrial demands.