✦ College Introduction

Zhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and Technology (ZTVCST) is a national full-time public higher vocational college. Founded in 1959, the college has a history of 67 years. Its motto is "Moral Integrity, Diligent Learning, and Capability Building." Over the years, the college has been honored with titles such as "National Civilized Unit" and "National Civilized Campus."

Located on the bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, ZTVCST has two campuses covering an area of approximately 200 acres, fully equipped with well-appointed teaching buildings, practical training facilities, administrative buildings, a library, gymnasiums, and other teaching and living facilities. The college currently enrolls over 10,000 full-time students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.

Committed to serving the high-quality development of water conservancy in the Yangtze River Delta and advanced manufacturing industry in Zhejiang Province, the college offers 5 major professional clusters: Smart Water Conservancy, Intelligent Construction, Intelligent Manufacturing, Creative Design, and Digital Economy, with a total of 28 programs.

The college has established partnerships with over 10 overseas institutions, is qualified to enroll international students, and operates joint programs with Saint Martin's University (USA). It has also been selected as a pilot institution for the Sino-German Advanced Vocational Education (SGAVE) program and a pilot college for the German "Dual System" education reform. In recent years, the college has actively expanded its overseas education initiatives, exploring the establishment of multiple international projects in Asian and African countries.

✦ “YES” Program

1. Overview：The “YES” Program held by ZTVCST is a short-term study visit initiative designed to invite American youth to China for cultural and academic exchange. The program is held annually in May or December and has been successfully running for two years. The upcoming session is scheduled to take place from May 17 to May 26, 2026.

2. Eligible Participants: Each cohort welcomes 10 to 20 American youth participants, primarily comprising university and secondary school students, young scholars and researchers, working professionals, freelancers, and independent practitioners committed to promote China-U.S. relations, all between the ages of 13 and 45 years.

3. Program Content: Themed "Waterways of the East," the program uses water as a connecting thread to guide participants along China’s river systems, enabling them to "follow the waterways and observe the national conditions." The itinerary encompasses visits to major cities such as Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Nanjing, as well as immersive explorations of traditional villages and new rural development models in Zhejiang Province. The program integrates rich cultural immersion activities, including expert lectures, intangible cultural heritage workshops such as traditional tie-dyeing, hands-on culinary experiences like dumpling making, Song-style tea whisking ceremonies, and performances of Shaoxing Opera. These interactive experiences are designed to help American youth develop a nuanced and authentic understanding of China, ultimately strengthening cross-cultural bonds and cultivating lasting friendships between the younger generations of both nations.

✦Apply & Contact：

Wang Ruiyang

Email：ruiyang1213@foxmail.com