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"Mr. Wang, could you explain the reason?"

Dong Fan waited a moment and, seeing that Wang Donglai did not offer an explanation, took the initiative to ask.

Wang Dong glanced at Xu Songyao, then at Dong Fan, and after a moment's thought, said, "Galaxy Technology is not only a high-tech enterprise, but it is also involved in many real industries. For example, the rocket manufacturing of Galaxy Aerospace is completed by our own factory."

"The same applies to the manufacturing of white goods by Galaxy Technology."

“These factories need a lot of workers. If that’s all, I don’t need to acquire vocational schools.”

"The future of manufacturing will inevitably move towards intelligent development."

"We need high-quality, high-level, and highly capable blue-collar workers, not the low-level, low-skilled workers of the past."

"Workers who understand electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, programming, and design will be the mainstream in the future."

"That's exactly why I want to acquire vocational education schools."

Wang Donglai was not lying; this was one of the reasons he wanted to establish vocational education schools.

With a smile on his face, Dong Fan said, "President Wang, if it's just acquiring a vocational education school, I don't think it should be a problem for Galaxy Technology."

Wang Donglai nodded and said, "Indeed, if it's just a vocational education school, then there's no problem."

"However, I don't just want to acquire one school. In addition, we also need the approval and support of higher authorities for some reforms to vocational education schools."

Upon hearing Wang Donglai's words, a thoughtful look flashed in Dong Fan's eyes, and his expression became serious. He asked, "Mr. Wang, may I ask what changes your company plans to make to vocational education schools? If they are reasonable, we will naturally approve and strongly support them."

"Sir, I won't go into the details of the current state of vocational education in China."

"The reason for this situation is quite simple in my opinion: from the very beginning, it was designed as a 'safety net' and 'stratification tool' rather than an educational model truly aimed at cultivating highly skilled talents."

"The vast majority of students who enter vocational schools do not do so out of a love for skills or out of their own choice, but rather because they are a group that has been eliminated by the competition in general high school education. In order to avoid entering society too early, they choose to spend their time in vocational schools."

"In conventional thinking, vocational schools are seen as a symbol of 'failure in life,' and this stereotype further undermines the learning motivation and self-identity of students who enter vocational schools."

"The teaching staff in vocational schools is not weak, but there is a problem: they may have rich theoretical knowledge, but they do not understand the latest technologies, processes, and management of enterprises."

"Most teachers come from one school to another, lack social experience, have zero work experience, and the textbooks they use were written many years ago and are seriously outdated."

"Not only are the teaching materials outdated, but the practical training equipment in the school is also an old relic that has been eliminated by the market for many years. No matter how well you learn in school, you will have to learn it all again after you enter society."

"Finally, there's the issue of industry-university cooperation in vocational schools. It's difficult to provide vocational school students with a quality job. Most of them are sent to assembly lines unrelated to their majors to do simple, repetitive work with no job value and low salaries."

"With these factors combined, the situation of 'teachers pretending to teach and students pretending to learn' naturally arises."

"This further damaged the reputation of vocational schools and dampened parents' expectations."

"After acquiring the vocational education school, Galaxy Technology will readjust its teaching staff, strengthen communication and cooperation with Galaxy Technology's subsidiaries, and have engineers with practical experience teach the courses and compile teaching materials based on actual needs."

"For current students, we will also use the winter and summer vacations for internship training to gain experience."

"Galaxy Technology will also allocate one billion yuan annually to subsidize vocational education schools."

"We will train each student at a rate of 100,000 yuan per year, and outstanding students will sign employment contracts while still in school to secure their talent."

Previously, Dong Fan, Xu Songyao, and the others hadn't reacted much.

However, when the standard of 100,000 per person per year was announced, the expressions of the group changed.

It's worth noting that in 2018, the average educational expenditure per college student was only 32,700 yuan, while the average expenditure per vocational school student was just over 10,000 yuan.

This is an average; the difference will be even more pronounced when considering specific schools.

For example, Wudaokou School has an average education expenditure of over 500,000 yuan per student.

As one of the top universities in the country, this level of per capita education funding is definitely not low.

Compared to Tangdu Jiaotong University, the per capita education funding is only over 340,000 yuan.

This achievement is based on the extraordinary rise of Galaxy Technology in this time and space, which led to increased investment in Tangdu Jiaotong University by Tangdu City and Qin Province.

In 2015, the per capita education funding at Tangdu Jiaotong University was less than 200,000 yuan.

In just three or four years, per capita education expenditure has increased so much.

Most of the credit for this should be attributed to Galaxy Technology.

That goes back to the point. The average annual education funding per student in domestic universities is only at this level. Now, Wang Donglai says he wants to raise the average annual education funding per student in vocational schools to 100,000 yuan per year, which is undoubtedly a bold decision.

In fact, Dong Fan thought it was a complete waste of money.

If each student earns 100,000 yuan per year, and there are 1,000 students, that's 100 million yuan.

If there are 5,000 students, that's 500 million.

The key point is that this is not a one-time expense, but something that needs to be paid out every year.

They just spent 20 billion yuan on the university alliance, and will spend 10 billion yuan every year. Now they are preparing to spend just as much money on vocational education schools.

For a moment, even Xu Songyao was somewhat confused about Wang Donglai's thoughts.

Meanwhile, Dong Fan was wondering if Galaxy Technology really had enough money to do so many things at once.

After a moment's thought, Dong Fan asked, "President Wang, your company is currently involved in Xinghuo Express, Pinhaofan, and now you're planning to invest 20 billion yuan in the university alliance. Will this have a certain impact on your company's business development?"

"Actually, vocational schools can take it a little slower. The per capita education funding can be increased gradually. There's no need to rush it."

Dong Fan phrased it tactfully, but his meaning was quite clear.

Wang Donglai could naturally understand, but his expression remained unchanged. He smiled calmly and said, "Thank you for your concern, leader. Galaxy Technology's cash flow is currently quite healthy."

"Moreover, I am already preparing to spin off my subsidiaries for listing, which will naturally generate a large amount of funds, so funding is not an issue."

Dong Fan's eyes lit up, and he asked with some excitement, "Your company is going to push for the spin-off and listing of its subsidiaries. Which subsidiaries are you referring to?"

Wang Donglai wasn't surprised and didn't try to hide anything, saying directly, "Besides Galaxy Aerospace, Galaxy Bio, Galaxy Energy, and the parent company, the other subsidiaries will be listed on the stock market depending on the circumstances, including Xinghuo Express and Pinhaofan, which are currently expanding into the market." Knowing this, Dong Fan didn't ask any further questions.

"Since Mr. Wang has no problem with funding, then I have no problem either. I am aware of the problems in the vocational school education system, but due to funding constraints, it has not received enough attention. This will be corrected in the future."

"Since Mr. Wang wants to make some attempts for vocational education in China, I am naturally willing to support him."

If the formation of university alliances can be approved smoothly, then the acquisition of vocational education schools is even less of a problem.

Soon after the agreement was reached, Wang Donglai and Xu Songyao saw Dong Fan off.

After Dong Fan left, Xu Songyao said in a somewhat complicated tone, "I really didn't expect that I would still be able to participate in such a big undertaking as I approach retirement."

Wang Donglai sat comfortably on the sofa and, taking Xu Songyao's sentiments for granted, said, "Uncle Xu, as long as you don't blame me for not proposing the idea of ​​forming a university alliance sooner, that's fine."

"If Uncle Xu had developed the vocational education business well, it might not have been any worse than today's university alliance."

"You know, there are actually quite a few vocational education schools in China. It wouldn't be a bad thing to form a vocational education school alliance in the future. At that time, Uncle Xu can hold two positions at the same time, serving as both the chairman of the university alliance and the chairman of the vocational education school alliance."

"As long as they are young people of marriageable age, they should all be under Uncle Xu's jurisdiction. That's true prestige!"

Xu Songyao imagined the scene and couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Haha, my position as chairman of the university alliance is just a transitional one. The reason I'm in this position is due to the current special circumstances. I will resign next year and then devote all my energy to vocational schools."

"If it's just about management, I don't have much information, but if it's about developing vocational education schools as you suggested, I'm quite confident."

Wang Donglai nodded and then said, "I naturally believe that."

"Yinhe Vocational Education School was set up specifically for Yinhe Technology Company's employment needs, and the relevant majors are closely related to the job requirements."

"For example, for positions such as 3D printing, laser welding, and artificial intelligence, we need both highly educated talents and new types of workers who can work on the front lines."

"We can't just focus on the domestic market; overseas markets and the universe are where we can truly shine."

"We've already been to the moon, and the construction of the lunar base is proceeding at a rapid pace. With our national strength and construction speed, it probably won't take more than a few years before we can successfully build a development base on the moon."

"Once things are on track, it's not impossible to build a settlement on the moon."

"With the moon as a bridgehead, our understanding and knowledge of the universe will advance several levels, which is much more credible than Masla's idea of ​​migrating to Mars."

"Not to mention the cutting-edge technology research and development we are currently conducting, such as room temperature superconducting materials. If we make a breakthrough, it will bring about tremendous changes to society, reshape the industrial landscape, and create a huge demand for talent."

"He who does not plan for the whole will not be able to plan for a part; he who does not plan for eternity will not be able to plan for the present."

"The progress of the times and the wheels of history never say a word to those who fall behind; they only roar over them and leave them far behind."

"Our development speed is so fast that we have caught up with what others took hundreds of years to achieve in just a few decades. This means that we are being eliminated very quickly, which can be seen from the fact that our richest man comes from a wealthy family."

"A person has to do something in their lifetime."

Xu Songyao nodded, agreeing with Wang Donglai's statement. "You're right. Now that I know your thoughts, it will be easier for me to get things done."

"I have some expectations for vocational school students who are educated with an average education expenditure of 100,000 yuan per person. After graduating from school, I hope they can find suitable, high-paying jobs and be recognized by society."

Wang Donglai nodded firmly and said, "Yes!"

……

The news of the Qin Province University Alliance appeared online that same day.

It immediately caused a huge reaction online.

With the addition of trillion-dollar tech giants and a university alliance, Tangdu City is poised to replicate the 'Silicon Valley-Stanford' legend. The university alliance will truly make it a 'hard technology capital'!

"Young people no longer have to 'fly south like peacocks,' they can find suitable jobs right at their doorstep!"

"The Qin Province University Alliance should have been established long ago. Things like the C9 League were meaningless and did no good for Tangdu City or Qin Province."

"Two hundred billion, donated just like that, Galaxy Technology is truly impressive!"

"Ten billion yuan every year, given to the university alliance, that's an enormous sum!"

"Speaking of these thirteen universities, how come there's still Shangluo Academy? Does it even deserve to be called one?"

"Friendly reminder: Wang Donglai is a local from Shangluo. It's not unreasonable for him to help out his hometown school!"

"Damn, isn't this just like the saying 'when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven' in real life?"

"I woke up to find that my school has become a member of the University Alliance. I heard that the school's food prices will be reduced, and there will be more internship opportunities. I can go to Galaxy Technology, and if I perform well, I can sign an employment contract in advance."

"Can someone calculate how much money Galaxy Technology actually has? They're treating everyone to meals and milk tea through food delivery, grabbing market share through express delivery, and now they're donating so much money to the university alliance. Is that enough to live on?"

"According to reliable sources, Galaxy Technology has at least over 100 billion in active cash in its accounts."

"We don't understand the world of the rich. I wouldn't even dare to dream of having so much money."

"It is worth noting that the deep cooperation between Galaxy Technology and the university alliance carries certain risks. Corporate funding may lead to the 'utilitarianization of scientific research,' with university teachers being more willing to conduct applied research that can be quickly translated into practical applications, while neglecting basic disciplines that require long-term investment."

"Did the person upstairs even read the whole message? Do you really think you're the smartest person in the world and that no one else can think of these things? Didn't you see that Galaxy Technology requested that a portion of this money be used as a special fund to support basic research?"

"Don't forget, Wang Donglai is a world-class mathematician. Galaxy Technology has been supporting graduate and doctoral students in mathematics for several years."

“This is the kind of rich people we need. If all rich people did this after they got rich, wouldn’t that be great?”

"Stop dreaming. There are so many rich people in China, but very few of them actually do that."

"I've made up my mind. After the college entrance exam next year, I must apply to a university in Tangdu City. After all, being close to the source will give me an advantage. If I can get a contract with Galaxy Technology while still in school, that would be awesome."

"Indeed, following Galaxy Technology will definitely not be a loss; you're guaranteed to make money!"

"The university alliance should expand its scope and should not be limited to Qin Province. This is a narrow-minded idea and practice. I suggest that the restrictions be lifted and universities in other regions be allowed to join or share some research resources."

"Wow, the people upstairs have come here to make a wish." (End of Chapter)