Initiative to help workers improve

Over 3 million industrial laborers will receive financial support for education

More than 3 million industrial workers in China will receive financial support for continuing education by 2030 under a nationwide initiative aimed at improving workforce skills, according to a guideline released on Thursday.

The document, jointly issued by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, lays out plans to help industrial workers pursue further education and enhance their qualifications.

At least 300 programs will be established to help workers boost their academic credentials and vocational skills, the guideline said. More than 3 million eligible workers, including at least 2 million migrant workers, will receive financial aid for continuing and non-degree education.