Youlife Group Launches FIIVE Research Institute in Shanghai Targeting AI and New Energy Skills
YOUL•Youlife Group established the Future International Vocational Education Research Institute in Shanghai to conduct practical research across ten domains, from digital skills to industry-education fusion, under UNESCO guidelines. FIIVE’s pipeline spans AI, low-altitude economy and new energy vehicles, with all models initially tested in Youlife’s partner schools.
1. Establishment and Purpose
Youlife Group has set up the Future International Vocational Education Research Institute (FIIVE) in Shanghai as a global think tank and innovation platform. FIIVE leverages 18 years of operational expertise from Youlan International and Tiankun International Education Group to bridge China’s vocational education ecosystem with international industry needs.
2. Research Focus and Pilot Programs
FIIVE will prioritize practical, industry-driven research across ten core domains—including policy governance, talent innovation, industry-education fusion and digital future skills—and align its work with UNESCO International Centre guidelines. Its research pipeline spans artificial intelligence, the low-altitude economy and new energy vehicles, with all models initially validated in Youlife’s partner schools to ensure scalability.
3. Strategic Implications and Next Steps
By exporting proven vocational models to emerging markets and importing advanced global education concepts, FIIVE reinforces Youlife’s school-enterprise cooperation model. The institute plans to host international forums, publish white papers and lead cross-border education initiatives, bolstering Youlife’s position at the forefront of global workforce development.
