On October 28, 2024, the unveiling ceremony for the Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College was held at Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, marking a major milestone in the university's cooperative efforts within higher and vocational education between China and France. Jointly established by Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University and the MOD’ART International. The new College aims to bring France’s leading fashion education concepts and apprenticeship-based teaching model to students, establishing a dual pathway for both international study and career opportunities, enhancing the development of an innovative talent cultivation model. This partnership will provide strongsupport for internationalization and talent cultivation in China’s fashion industry.
Openning Remarks:
Forging a New Path for Collaboration
Mr. Chen Dapeng, Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council and President of the China National Garment Association, extended his congratulations on the establishment of the Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College. He emphasized that the textile and apparel industry is not only a traditional labor-intensive sector but also an innovation-driven tech industry, a culturally-driven fashion industry, and a sustainability-focused industry. The college’s establishment injects new vitality into Shanghai Zhongqiao University, helping to cultivate highly skilled technical talents who are closely aligned with the demands of the industry and enterprises through an internationalized education model.
On behalf of ZETA Group and Zhongqiao University, Mr. Qi Xianchao, Executive President of ZETA Group, expressed gratitude to all enterprises and leaders who have supported the college’s establishment. He stated that the partnership between Zhongqiao University and the MOD’ART International is a significant milestone for the university and a substantial advancement for the fashion industry as well as fashion education. As Shanghai’s only vocational undergraduate university, Zhongqiao remains committed to serving local economic and social development by continuously exploring innovative educational models. Through this partnership, the college integrates France’s leading fashion education concepts and apprenticeship system, building both an overseas education platform and an industry-employment pathway. The integration of talent and industry provides robust support for the sustainable development of Shanghai’s fashion industry.
Partnership Signing:
Building a Fashion Education Platform Together
Professor Huo Jiazhen, President of Zhongqiao University, and Ms. Marie Cherifi, President of the MOD’ART International, formally signed the cooperation agreement, officially launching the Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College.
This collaboration marks a significant step in the university's internationalization efforts. By integrating French fashion education resources, Zhongqiao University will unleash the potential and vitality of industry-education collaboration to continually improve students' career professionalism, employment competitiveness, and the university’s ability to support industry needs. This partnership will cultivate fashion professionals with an international perspective.
Unveiling Ceremony and Mentor Appointment:
Advancing Innovative Talent Development
Mr. Yan Jianjun, Chairman of ZETA Group and Mr. Sun Fangbo, Deputy Director of the Education Bureau of Jinshan District, jointly unveiled the plaque for the Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College.
Following the unveiling ceremony, Ms. Marie Cherifi and President Huo presented appointment letters to the inaugural prominent experts from Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College and companies. These mentors will provide mentorship to students in areas such as curriculum development, practical training, and career support. This high-caliber mentor team aims to enhance students’ practical skills and industry adaptability, embodying the institute's mission of “collaborative education through industry-education cooperation.”
College Structure and Teaching Model:
Focusing on Core Fashion Sectors
The Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College offers programs in three core areas: Design, Luxury Management, and Communication, catering to the diverse needs of China’s fashion industry. The college’s teaching model combines hands-on training with language enhancement, inviting industry experts from China and France to provide professional guidance while helping students improve their French communication skills, supporting their career development with an international perspective. The college aims to develop high-caliber, versatile designers with practical skills and entrepreneurial drive, enhancing the university’s overall educational standards and delivering a steady stream of talent to the fashion industry.
Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College
The establishment of the Zhongqiao·Paris Fashion Industry College signifies Zhongqiao University’s significant progress in industry-education integration and university-enterprise cooperation, creating a mutually beneficial model in the context of internationalized education. Located in Jinshan District, which is at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University actively aligns with local economic development, strengthening industry-education integration and university-enterprise partnerships to support economic and social development. The university is enhancing its international cooperation strategy, balancing bring in and go global strategies to construct an open, globally oriented partnership network. By founding this fashion institute, Zhongqiao University integrates high-quality domestic and international industry resources and expert talent, embracing new development concepts to build a modern educational model. It provides students with expansive career opportunities and cultivates globally-minded professionals ready to tackle challenges in the fashion industry, providing high-quality human resources to economic and social advancement.
The following distinguished guests attended the unveiling ceremony: Mr. Chen Dapeng, Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council and President of the China National Garment Association; Ms. Liu Lihua, Secretary General of CCPITTEX; Mr. Gao Chunming, President of the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association; Mr. Shu Jianwu, Vice President of the China Hairdressing and Beauty Association and President of the Shanghai Hairdressing and Beauty Association; Ms. Marie Cherifi, President of MODART International, Paris; Mr. Yan Jianjun, Chairman of ZETA Group; Mr. Qi Xianchao, Executive President of ZETA Group; Mr. Zhu Weiming, Party Secretary and Executive Chairman of Shanghai Textile Fashion Industry Development Co., Ltd.; Mr. Li Lijun, Director and Deputy General Manager of Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd.;Mr. Zhang Xu, Head of the Shanghai Center of Consinee Group;Mr. Shen Zhentao, General Manager of the Smart City Division of Inspur Group’s East China Management Headquarters and Mr. Sun Xiang, Operations Director of Inspur Group ; Ms. Zhu Guixiang, representative of BAOXINIAO HOLDING CO.,LTD; Mr. Ye Guohong, representative of Heilan Group; Mr. Zhou Xin, representative of Shanghai Kaikai Industrial Co., Ltd.; Ms. Tang Wei, Representative of Zhejiang Giuseppe Garment Co., Ltd. and representatives from over 30 other enterprises.Mr. Ping Jie, Party Secretary of Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University; Ms. Yan Hui, Assistant to the President and Director of the International Department; Mr. Jiang Bin, Dean of the School of Arts; and heads of relevant functional departments and schools.
