Exploring Overseas Education: The Role and Challenges of Higher Vocational Colleges in the "Belt and Road" Framework

This study explores the development trends of overseas education in higher vocational colleges in the context of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Firstly, it introduces the "Belt and Road" initiative as an important framework for international cooperation, aiming to promote economic cooperation and connectivity among countries along the route. Subsequently, it discusses the basic situation of overseas education in higher vocational colleges, including development stages, policy formulation, establishment of communication platforms, and advantages. The study examines the impact of the development environment for overseas education, including China's modernization planning in education and policies on educational opening-up. The analysis identifies challenges faced by higher vocational colleges in overseas education, such as cross-cultural adaptation and language barriers, teaching quality and recognition, market demand and alignment of professions, financial and resource limitations, as well as management and operational challenges. Finally, strategies for the development of overseas education in higher vocational colleges are proposed, including strengthening cross-cultural training and language support, enhancing teaching quality and degree recognition, gaining a deep understanding of local market demands and professional alignment, exploring multiple channels for fundraising and resource acquisition, and establishing sound management systems and operational mechanisms. Looking ahead, the study indicates that overseas education in higher vocational colleges has vast development prospects. It can meet the demand for vocational talents in countries along the route, promote international exchanges and cooperation, and make significant contributions to global talent development and economic cooperation.