Discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Roundtable In today's labor market,
knowing how to do something and do it well is what really counts.
On World Youth Skills Day,
we look at how China is training its next generation in fields such as machining,
mobile robotics, and even warm world-class hospitality.
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Yang.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Yu Xun in the studio.
First on today's show.
We've discussed on yesterday's show about how the gap between college education and real-world jobs can feel like a Grand Canyon,
especially for young people trying to start their careers.
Microdegrees could be part of the solution.
Just check out yesterday's show.
But today, we're looking at a bigger picture,
how World Youth Skills Day is pushing countries to invest in practical,
hands-on skills that actually match what industries need.
In China...
This means everything from CNC machining to AI programming skills that are building real careers.
So how did this day come about?