JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v8i12.9169ArticleExploration and Practice of the “3+4” Vocational-Undergraduate Integrated Talent Cultivation https://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/8/12/10.26689/jcer.v8i12.9169ChenFangni20248122024-12-30With the transformation of China’s economy and the rapid growth of the digital economy, the demand for highly skilled talents continues to rise. This demand has prompted the education system to undergo reforms to cultivate talents capable of adapting to the new economic landscape. The “3+4” vocational-undergraduate integrated talent cultivation pilot project is part of China’s deepening educational reforms, aimed at achieving integrated development in vocational education and addressing the talent gap in the transformation and upgrading of industries. This paper addresses challenges that have emerged in the implementation of the “3+4” integrated program, such as insufficient integration motivation, lack of integrated curriculum design, and ineffective support mechanisms. It proposes a series of talent cultivation measures, including clarifying training objectives, constructing an integrated talent development plan, and enhancing digital teaching methods. Through the implementation of these curriculum reforms, the project has enhanced students’ capabilities in both academic and practical outcomes.

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