School-Enterprise Collaboration: Faculty from Guangdong Light Industry Technician College Visit Guangzhou Qiqi Textile & Garment Group

April 3, 2026 | Guangdong, China

Recently, Tan Zhili, a representative from the School of Fashion Art at Guangdong Light Industry Technician College, led a delegation to visit Guangzhou Qiqi Textile & Garment Group Co., Ltd.

The visit focused on strengthening school-enterprise collaboration and creating greater opportunities for students in areas such as internships, practical training, and employment.

Exploring New Opportunities for School-Enterprise Collaboration

Guangzhou Qiqi Textile & Garment Group Co., Ltd. is a medium-sized garment enterprise specializing in denim apparel R&D, export order manufacturing, and sales.

During the visit, Mr. Cao, the company representative, introduced the company’s development history, market positioning, and future development plans in detail. He also spoke highly of the quality of talent development at the college.

Accompanied by the company’s administrative manager, the faculty members visited Qiqi Group’s production workshops, design department, and product showroom. The visit provided the delegation with a comprehensive understanding of the company’s production processes, technical equipment, and product development capabilities.

In-Depth Discussion on Industry Trends and Talent Development

During the subsequent meeting, representatives from both sides held an in-depth discussion on several key topics, including:

• Current trends and developments in the garment industry
• Talent requirements of garment enterprises
• Practical skills required by the industry
• Internship and employment opportunities for students
• New models and approaches for school-enterprise cooperation

The two sides exchanged views on how educational institutions and enterprises can work more closely together to better align professional education with the needs of the modern garment industry.

Building More Practical Training and Employment Opportunities

The visit further strengthened cooperation between the college and Qiqi Group in areas including talent development, practical education, student internships, and the alignment of students’ skills with enterprise job requirements.

Moving forward, the college will continue to strengthen communication and collaboration with enterprises, while actively exploring new models and pathways for school-enterprise cooperation.

Through closer cooperation with leading garment enterprises such as Qiqi Group, the college aims to provide fashion and garment students with more practical training platforms and broader employment opportunities, helping students gain valuable industry experience while supporting enterprises in developing qualified professional talent.

The initiative is expected to create a win-win-win outcome for the school, enterprises, and students, while contributing to the development of skilled professionals for the modern textile and garment industry.