(Zhengzhou, China – May 18, 2025) – In a significant step towards bridging academia and industry, the School of Economics and Management at Zhengzhou University of Light Industry (ZZULI) held a productive partnership discussion with Lefilter Co., Ltd., a leading filtration solutions provider based in Xinxiang, on May 18th.
The meeting, convened at ZZULI (Room 219, Economics and Management Building), brought together key leadership from both institutions. Representing Lefilter were Chairwoman An Qi, Co-Chair Zhai Fangfang, and Head of Human Resources Zhan Xiaoge. The School of Economics and Management was represented by Dean Liu Ke, Deputy Party Secretary Chen Zhangmei, Administrative Office Director Liu Haiting, and Dr. Xie Fang from the Department of Business Administration.
Aligning Academic Excellence with Industry Needs
Dean Liu Ke opened the discussions by outlining the School's strengths, including its development history, diverse academic programs, talent cultivation strategies, research initiatives, discipline construction, and community engagement. Dean Liu emphasized the School's goal of collaborating with Lefilter to co-develop specialized talent development programs, ensuring graduates possess the skills directly relevant to the company's needs and the broader industry.
Chairwoman An Qi presented Lefilter's strategic vision, organizational structure, comprehensive product portfolio, and distinctive corporate culture. She detailed the attractive compensation packages, clear career progression paths, and practical training opportunities available to graduates joining Lefilter. Chairwoman An expressed Lefilter's strong commitment to partnering with ZZULI to create valuable internship and employment opportunities, thereby enhancing students' practical skills and facilitating successful career launches.
Exploring Collaborative Pathways
Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions exploring various avenues for collaboration. Key topics included:
Structuring the Partnership: Defining mutually beneficial models for cooperation.
Integrated Talent Development: Creating pathways that combine academic learning with practical industry experience.
Curriculum Enhancement: Adapting course content to incorporate relevant industry knowledge and skills.
Industry-Academia Integration: Deepening the connection between theoretical education and practical application.
Executive Engagement: Facilitating knowledge transfer through initiatives like "Entrepreneurs in the Classroom."
Formalizing the Commitment
Following the productive talks, Lefilter and the School of Economics and Management solidified their commitment by signing an agreement to establish a Joint Employment & Training Base. This formal partnership paves the way for structured recruitment and talent pipeline development. To kickstart this initiative, Lefilter held an on-campus recruitment session immediately after the signing ceremony, directly connecting with ZZULI's talented student body.
Location: Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, No. 136, Science Avenue, Zhengzhou Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone
