Huang Keying, a Thai teacher at Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College. [Photo/chinanews.com.cn]

Huang Keying, a Thai teacher at Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College, has taken on a unique role in strengthening vocational education ties between China and Thailand by bridging language, cultural, and pedagogical gaps.

Her journey began in 2013, when she came to China on a Chinese Government Scholarship to study management at Tianjin University. After graduating in 2016, she joined the Luban Workshop program as an interpreter and eventually joined the college to coordinate cooperation and teach Chinese to Thai students.

Today, her work goes beyond translation, helping align curricula, teaching schedules, and training methods. The partnership has expanded from mechatronics to new energy vehicle technology. In September, Ayutthaya Technical College in Thailand launched the world's first Engineering Practice Innovation Project (EPIP) Center, further expanding cooperation in practical education.

The program also creates career opportunities. Three Thai students are currently interning at a Chinese-invested company in Tianjin, with plans to work in Thailand after graduation.

Having benefited from educational opportunities in China herself, Huang hopes to help more young Thais gain professional skills and broaden their horizons. For her, the Luban Workshop is more than an educational partnership — it is a bridge to new possibilities.