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Shanghai Electric's Digital Technology Tournament: Inspiring Youth on World Youth Skills Day 2025

In celebration of the World Youth Skills Day 2025, Shanghai Electric officially launched the Digital Intelligence Technology Tournament 2025. This initiative aims to promote the long-term development of young talents by encouraging the use and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. The tournament serves as a platform for young innovators to explore and expand their skills while contributing to the digital transformation of industries.

The event invites all employees of Shanghai Electric globally to participate by submitting digital tools and research articles. The focus is on optimizing and advancing existing technologies, driving widespread digital and intelligent transformation in the industry, and fostering the growth of digital intelligence. This aligns with the theme of World Youth Skills Day, emphasizing the critical role of youth as change agents through their adoption of innovative technologies.

Shanghai Electric is committed to nurturing the development of its employees and recognizing their talents. To underscore this commitment, the company has implemented comprehensive training programs for all their employees, whether in managerial, technical, professional, or specialized roles. In 2024, the company invested approximately ¥107.84 million (about $15.03 million) in employee training, which reached 98.61% of total staff, averaging 3.4 days of training per person.

Furthermore, the company has clearly outlined the competencies required for each level and position, including necessary skills, qualities, knowledge, and expertise, aligning targeted training offered through initiatives like the AIK program and the E-Academy online platform.

In recognition of its efforts, Shanghai Electric received the title of 'Shanghai Training Base for Young and Mid-age Engineers' in 2024, along with accolades such as 'Most Popular Employer Among Chinese Students in 2024' awarded by 51Job and the 2024 Annual HR Pioneering Practices Award from the GHR.

Moreover, the development of high-value patents remains essential for establishing a globally recognized scientific and technological innovation hub. In 2024, Shanghai Electric organized seminars focusing on high-value patents, enabling participants to deepen their understanding and facilitate the growth of high-quality intellectual property within the company. By the end of 2024, they secured 6,823 valid patents, including a total of 3,276 invention patents.

Shanghai Electric’s commitment to a continuous talent development ecosystem places it at the forefront of digital intelligence immersion, accelerating transformation across the sector. The company harnesses digital technology to enhance energy equipment performance and reduce operational costs. By integrating IoT and AI, they proactively anticipate and address potential issues with wind energy equipment, significantly improving maintenance efficiency and ensuring more reliable operations.

Furthermore, digital intelligence streamlines production and management processes through the seamless integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into research and development, production, and management, thereby further promoting intelligent manufacturing.

For more information on Shanghai Electric's talent development initiatives, visit their official site: Shanghai Electric.

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