Yueyang Barbecue College in Yueyang City, Hunan Province, has opened enrollment as China's first tertiary institution dedicated to barbecue. It offers a mix of vocational training and academic qualifications to meet the growing demand in the industry. The college provides a one-month intensive practical training course covering the entire barbecue production chain.
Yueyang Barbecue College, located in Yueyang City, Hunan Province, operates via the national Open University of China platform and provides specialized barbecue training. Upon completion of the course, students become eligible to participate in a vocational skills assessment for Chinese Cuisine Chef specializing in barbecue.
For those seeking further academic credentials, the college offers pathways to degrees in business administration and hotel management.
The college has established partnerships with local barbecue restaurants in Yueyang. Aspiring entrepreneurs can access one-stop guidance, including brand franchise discounts, night market stall simulations, and assistance with site selection and restaurant fit-outs.
In recent years, China has promoted vocational education to support skilled labor and meet the needs of growing service industries. Yueyang's barbecue industry, which has evolved over nearly four decades, now encompasses more than 2,000 establishments employing some 50,000 people across the city.
According to Hunan Daily, the initiative aims to cultivate professional talent and promote the sustainable development of the local barbecue industry. (By Zhang Dongfang)
