Study on the Trajectory of the Integrated Development of Vocational Education and Lifelong Education

In the face of new challenges and opportunities in China's vocational education development, it is imperative to firmly establish the concept of lifelong learning in order to meet the demands of social and economic progress. This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of the existing issues in vocational education and lifelong learning, identifies their root causes, draws upon successful experiences from developed countries in integrating lifelong vocational education, proposes a novel mechanism for merging vocational education with lifelong learning, and presents a fresh approach towards aligning vocational education with lifelong learning. These efforts aim to provide innovative insights for advancing higher vocational education in our country and elevating its standards.