Abrikulov Farrukh Nabijon Ugli, a student from the Luban Workshop in Uzbekistan and a student studying at Tianjin Maritime College, attended the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin.
Wasan Butsadiwan, a student from Thailand's Luban Workshop studying at Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College, introduced his industrial robots, which he named "Hope".
Diarra from Mali, the first foreign doctor to earn a PhD in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is now the director of the Luban Workshop in Mali and a special professor at Tianjin Medical College. He has lived and worked in China for nearly 40 years.
The Luban Workshop, a Chinese vocational training program, aims to nurture workmen around the world that are highly skillful, professional and innovative. "The Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for the younger generation, especially in Africa and other Asian countries," said Tu Zegang from Ethiopia.
Machakos University's Franklin Mutisya and Humphrey Mwambaji are testimonies to the Luban Workshop's impact on Kenyan students and the industry. Mutisya said the lab has also benefited the local community.
The Chinese vocational education brand "Luban Workshops" has established 17 workshops in 15 African countries, enhancing vocational skills and creating jobs in African countries.