Based on practice and looking to the future, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology cultivates new era industrial talents

        In the era of rapid rise of AI and rapid technological advancement, to become a top workplace elite, one cannot rely solely on textbooks, but also needs to possess practical problem-solving skills and an international perspective. Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology aims to cultivate a new generation of professionals who are hands-on, innovative, and warm-hearted, surpassing traditional university thinking. From smart technology laboratories to global corporate internships, from language training to social practice, we pave the way for students to enter the future. Now, let's walk into Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology together and see how they cultivate talents for the new era of industry.

                In the rapidly changing era, the cultivation of talents in the new generation places more emphasis on the development of diverse abilities. President Huang Maoquan of Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology believes that "the mission of university education is to cultivate professional abilities, humanities education with liberal arts and general knowledge, and qualities that meet the standards of world citizens." Therefore, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, with the characteristics of "Oriental Petrochemical (Taiwan) people," implements "Think with hands" (rooted in professionalism and technology), "Think with mind" (rooted in innovation and sensibility), and "Think with heart" (rooted in ethics and attitudes). The three major educational goals are to cultivate key talents who can effectively utilize technology and adapt to the AI era.

        In response to the changing demand for talent in the new era industry, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, with the support of Far Eastern Group, invests a considerable amount of school funds annually to actively upgrade the campus's hardware and software facilities, and create a professional knowledge and learning environment that keeps up with the times. Especially in the face of the wave of artificial intelligence, schools actively layout and establish multiple smart technology characteristic laboratories, and cooperate with multiple international technology giants to create a comprehensive AI talent cultivation environment, assisting students in mastering the latest industrial technologies, while encouraging students to learn across domains to strengthen their competitiveness in the job market.

        In addition, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology has been implementing a dual teacher system for a long time, inviting middle and senior executives from Far Eastern Group affiliated enterprises and internship partner companies to collaborate in teaching the latest industry knowledge and skills, and jointly planning and designing courses with various departments to guide students in practical projects, participate in off campus competitions and certification exams. At the same time, senior students are arranged to intern in enterprises to narrow the gap between learning and application. At present, the school is still in contact with major companies under Far Eastern Group, such as Far Eastern Memorial Hospital 、 Far EasTone Telecommunication 、 Far Eastern Department Stores 、 A.Mart 、 Asia Cement Corporation Maintain close cooperation, select outstanding students for internships, and establish cooperative relationships with over 350 companies across Taiwan, including well-known companies such as TSMC and ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Every academic year, more than 85% of senior students go to companies for internships, demonstrating the outstanding effectiveness of the school in connecting with the workplace.

        Not only that, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology has also started to recruit overseas students in recent years, actively creating an international campus. In the academic year 113, there were 282 overseas students from 12 countries. In order to further help students expand their horizons during school, Asia Eastern University of science and technology allocates a portion of the interest from the school affairs fund every year to send students to study abroad, including international volunteers, industrial internships, international competitions, or exchange students with sisters schools. The school has been promoting overseas internships for over ten years, with cooperation partners covering Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and a total of more than 20 international companies. It is worth mentioning that before students start studying abroad, the school specially plans micro credit courses for international talent training, covering topics such as workplace communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural learning, to help students smoothly integrate into overseas learning and life.

                In terms of professional licenses, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology collaborates with industry, government, and academia to establish 20 government, international, and private professional license verification centers, making it convenient for students to obtain licenses on campus. Every year, over a thousand students successfully obtain professional licenses, accounting for more than 30% of all students in the school. In international invention competitions such as the Malaysia International Invention Exhibition (ITEX) and the Seoul International Invention Exhibition (SIIF) in South Korea, students have repeatedly achieved excellent results. Taking the 112 academic year as an example, teachers and students won a total of 66 medals (including 26 gold, 26 silver, and 14 bronze).

        Principal Huang Maoquan pointed out that "due to the need for good foreign language skills in communication and speech when participating in overseas competitions, many students deeply realize the importance of language ability after returning to China." Therefore, the school has specially planned small class foreign language courses, which not only include English, but also multiple options such as Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, etc. In other words, in addition to regular English courses, nearly 300 people participate in characteristic language courses every academic year, which not only improves students' foreign language communication skills, but also enhances their employment competitiveness.

        In addition to professional competence, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology also attaches great importance to students' humanistic cultivation. Through general education courses, informal courses, and the promotion of a "social practice ability" cultivation system, it offers micro credit courses on university social responsibility and lectures on social practice ability, encouraging students to care about social issues and engage in social services, in order to establish environmental sustainability, SDG awareness, and diverse inclusive thinking. At the same time, it uses after-school clubs and team activities to enhance students' logical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities, and cultivate global citizens with a sense of social responsibility.

                In order to assist students in connecting with the workplace, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology has established a "Career Development Center" to systematically promote career development measures, guide students to explore career directions, and closely connect with the industry. Through various mechanisms such as industry internships, career counseling, and employment matching, it helps students accumulate practical experience and smoothly transition to the workplace. In the past three years, after deducting the enrollment plan, the average employment rate of graduates has remained stable at 90%; In the 2023 employer satisfaction survey, the industry's overall job performance satisfaction rate for Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology alumni was as high as 96%, fully demonstrating the effectiveness of the school's integration with the workplace.

        Looking ahead to the future, all faculty, students, and staff of Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology will continue to work closely with all parties, following the United Nations' Sustainability Development indicators, implementing a sustainable vision in teaching, research, and campus governance, promoting the school's Sustainability Development, and integrating artificial intelligence and digital technology under the development vision of "liberal arts as the foundation, technology as the application", connecting regional and international partners, and through various innovative actions, cultivating future talents with cross domain capabilities and global perspectives, injecting continuous momentum into the sustainability development of society, economy, and environment.

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