Four Luban Workshop trainees recently wrapped up their internships on the Djibouti section of the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, the first modern cross-border standard-gauge electrified railway in Africa.
Djibouti Luban Workshop trainees pose for a group photo after finishing their internships. [Photo/ WeChat Account of Roof of Africa]
All of the students achieved excellent results on their final examination. They showed that they have improved their ability to understand relevant theories and work professionally.
Their off-campus internships were launched by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) as a way to implement eight major initiatives that were unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Djibouti Luban Workshop trainees get hands-on experience outdoors. [Photo/ WeChat Account of Roof of Africa]
The trainees worked with lecturers, a textbook compilation team and on-site operation instructors, learning how to lift and line tracks and improve the railway.
Experts compiled five French-language textbooks according to the Djibouti Luban Workshop and the Tianjin Railway Technical and Vocational College (TRTVC)'s requests.
Trainees were able to get hands-on experience in the morning and receive customized lectures in the afternoon. Tests and Q&A sessions were held every Saturday.
In addition, teachers and students used a DingTalk group to ensure efficient and high-quality management and work.
Djibouti Luban Workshop trainees compare notes over safety training in class.[Photo/ WeChat Account of Roof of Africa]
Djibouti Luban Workshop was set to serve the development of the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway and the Djibouti Port in response to the Belt and Road Initiative.
It was the first Luban Workshop in Africa well-built by the TRVTC, the CCECC and Tianjin First Commercial School.
Through promoting academic education and vocational training, the workshop continues to provide technical talents for boosting Djibouti's economic and social development.