On September 5, 2025, the Engineering Discipline of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) and the Guangzhou Communications Technician Institute signed a landmark "Memorandum of Understanding on Collaborative Talent Development in Automotive and Aviation Engineering" for Hong Kong and Guangzhou. This agreement marks a new era of partnership between the two institutions, focused on nurturing top-tier engineering professionals.

The collaboration aims to foster the growth of young talent in aircraft maintenance and automotive technology across Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Both institutions are committed to creating an internationally recognised platform for skills development, preparing standout competitors for the WorldSkills Competition.

The Memorandum of Understanding covers the following key initiatives:

• Establishing WorldSkills training bases for aircraft maintenance and automotive technology
• Jointly training competition participants
• Co-organising selection processes for candidates from Hong Kong and Guangzhou
• Coordinating intensive training programs

Through this partnership, VTC and the Guangzhou Communications Technician Institute will strengthen their collaboration in vocational and professional education, combining their expertise in engineering education and skills training. By pooling resources and sharing knowledge, they aim to provide students with a richer, more comprehensive training experience, empowering them to excel on the global stage.