YNU concludes campus round of national career planning competition

The campus round of the second National College Students' Career Planning Competition at Yunnan University (YNU) has concluded.

The national competition, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and the Hunan Provincial People's Government, runs from October 2024 to April 2025. It aims to enhance university career education and employment guidance, foster students' career planning awareness, and promote high-quality and adequate employment.

A contestant shows their learning and practical experience at the campus competition. [Photo/ynu.edu.cn]

Launched in November, the Yunnan University campus competition featured two categories: the growth track and the employment track. The event attracted over 6,700 enthusiastic students, and after a rigorous selection process, 95 outstanding participants advanced to the finals.

A contestant answers the judges' questions at the campus competition. [Photo/ynu.edu.cn]

In the finals, contestants focused on career positioning, showcasing their learning and practical experience, and job competency. Participants demonstrated their desire to contribute to technological innovation, cultural heritage protection, education, or volunteer services.

Following fierce competition, 16 participants were awarded gold medals, 32 received silver, and 47 earned bronze.

Yunnan University values career planning competitions as a way to foster employment-oriented education. A series of supporting activities were held alongside the campus competition, including preparatory training sessions, a Career Experience Week, and employment guidance seminars.