On August 9th, the National Finals of the 15th Service Outsourcing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for Chinese College Students concluded at Jiangnan University. The team from the North Alabama International College of Engineering and Technology of GZU distinguished itself by securing the first prize in the B category of entrepreneurial practice. Notably, their project was the sole representative from Guizhou Province to reach the national finals, excelling amidst a competitive field of 42 projects. This achievement not only underscores the team’s innovation but also marks a significant breakthrough of GZU in the competition, which ultimately featured six first prize winners from universities across the country.
Leaders from the Office of Educational Administration and the North Alabama International College of Engineering and Technology place great significance on this competition, actively encouraging student participation. Accompanying the team to the competition venue, leaders from the Office of Educational Administration facilitated coordination and adeptly addressed any challenges encountered during the event, providing substantial support. Throughout the preparation phase, instructors like Yang Wanliang and Tan Weijie offered meticulous guidance, laying a strong foundation for the team’s pursuit of excellence.
The Service Outsourcing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for Chinese College Students stands as the sole national-level event dedicated to the field of service outsourcing, ranking 24th on the China Association of Higher Education’s list of subject competitions. Since its inception in 2010, this prestigious competition has engaged over 1,600 universities and attracted nearly 500,000 students. It emphasizes themes central to the modern service economy, such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation, while promoting application-oriented methodologies and fostering industry-academia collaboration. The competition seeks to involve the public and youth in the contemporary service sector, draw business interest toward university students, and drive educational reforms in higher education that align with the evolving needs of emerging industries.
In the future, we will seize the opportunity to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship, thereby deepening the reform of our educational approach. We will persist in exploring an educational model that promotes learning, teaching, and innovation through competition, effectively integrating competitive elements with instructional practices. This strategy will not only invigorate the enthusiasm of both teachers and students for innovation and entrepreneurship but also expedite the cultivation of innovative and entrepreneurial talent. Ultimately, this initiative will provide robust support for the university’s high-quality development.
Editor: Zhang Chan
Chief Editor: Li Xufeng
Senior Editor: Ding Long
Translator: Tan Jing
