In the context of the current rapid changes in the global economic landscape, the severity of the work situation is becoming increasingly prominent. According to the International Labour Organization, the number of unemployed people worldwide increased by 23.7 million in 2020 alone due to the pandemic and other factors. With the rapid advancement of automation and artificial intelligence technology, it is expected that about 85 million jobs will be potentially affected by automation by 2025. This data reveals a fact that cannot be ignored: the future workplace competition will be more intense, not only because of the change in the number of jobs, but also because of the deep adjustment of the skill structure. With the rapid development of technology and the advancement of globalization, all walks of life are experiencing unprecedented changes. In this process, businesses and individuals need to constantly adapt and learn new skills to cope with the increasingly tough competitive environment.
Taking China as an example, the number of college graduates in China has increased year by year in recent years, reaching 9.09 million in 2021. This data shows that China's higher education is developing rapidly, providing a steady stream of talent support for the country's economic development and social progress. However, at the same time, although the initial employment rate of college students remains stable, it faces structural employment contradictions. Some traditional industries are saturated, while emerging technology fields are experiencing a shortage of talent.
In the current tide of digital transformation, high-quality talents with professional skills and innovation capabilities are the focus of market demand. The development of these areas is of great significance for promoting China's economic transformation and upgrading. Therefore, enterprises need to increase investment and support in these fields to cultivate more high-quality talents.
In the face of such a severe work situation, especially for college students who are about to enter the society or seek career breakthroughs, it is particularly important to effectively improve themselves in a limited time to adapt to the changing market demand. It is in response to this demand that Zhiyi Education came into being, providing innovative and efficient solutions for learning skills and interests.
Zhiyan Education is a first-class education platform dedicated to providing cutting-edge vocational skills, interests and skills. Through the unique online teaching mode, it breaks the restrictions of geography and time, so that students can access and master the latest vocational skills anytime and anywhere.
The curriculum system covers popular skills in many fields such as design, illustration, film and television production, and aims to accurately meet the demand gap in the market. With the rapid development of science and technology, the demand for talents in all walks of life is also changing. Therefore, we are constantly updating and improving our course content to ensure that students can achieve knowledge iteration and ability upgrade in a short period of time.
For example, in response to the current shortage of UI designers, a comprehensive and systematic UI design course was launched a few years ago. This course not only includes the study of theoretical knowledge, but also combines the analysis of real business cases and practical project exercises. We believe that it is only through practice that students can truly understand and grasp the essence of UI design.
In the course, we will guide students to improve their design skills from theory to practice. This course aims to teach participants how to deeply understand user needs, conduct effective user research, and design excellent works that meet the user experience. At the same time, we will also teach students how to use various design tools, such as sketch, Adobe XD, etc., to turn their design ideas into practical design results.
Zhiyan Education focuses on personalized teaching, and ensures that each student can learn at their own pace and path through real-time interactive live teaching, recording and playback review, and tutor guidance. In addition, we also actively build a school-enterprise cooperation platform to guide students to participate in practical projects, accumulate valuable work experience, and further improve their competitiveness in job hunting.
In the context of an era full of changes and challenges, Zhiyan Education is committed to helping students seize opportunities in the crisis, arm themselves with practical skills, break out of the cocoon into a butterfly, and achieve excellence. Choosing to speak for oneself means embracing change, taking the initiative to respond to the harsh realities of the job market, and successfully starting a new chapter in your career through continuous learning and practice.