IJGPNInternational Journal of General Practice Nursing2981-94152981-9423Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/ijgpn.v3iSpecial.13918ArticleCultivating Elderly-Care Management Engineers: Dilemmas, Breakthroughs, and Practical Explorations within an Industry-Education Communityhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/IJGPN/3/0/10.26689/ijgpn.v3iSpecial.13918JiangChang2025302025-12-31To address the structural, content-related, and institutional mismatches in the cultivation of Elderly-Care Management Engineers, this study proposes and implements a practical framework for an industry-education integration community involving multiple stakeholders, including higher education institutions, elderly care enterprises, industry associations, and the government. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research conducted a systematic reform of the curriculum system, faculty development, and practical training platforms. The effectiveness was empirically evaluated using data on learning outcomes, competency development, and industry feedback. Results demonstrate that the community model significantly enhanced the quality of talent cultivation: the core competency attainment rate of graduates increased by 27 percentage points, the job alignment rate rose to 88%, and employer satisfaction reached 91%. This study confirms that the industry-education integration community, through its institutionalized collaboration and governance mechanisms, effectively achieves a precise alignment between talent supply and industry demand, offering a replicable experience for educational reform in related fields.

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