POFI Sponsors CNC Lathe Programming Competition at Yunfu Secondary Technical School

CHINA, May 19, 2025 – POFI Group, a leading enterprise in the manufacturing industry, announced its sponsorship of the CNC Lathe Programming Competition hosted by the Electromechanical Department of Yunfu Secondary Technical School. The competition, aiming to enhance students' practical skills and promote industry-education integration, marked a significant step in fostering high-quality technical talent for the manufacturing sector.

Competition Overview: Bridging Theory and Practice

Held at Yunfu Secondary Technical School, the competition gathered students from the Electromechanical Department to showcase their proficiency in CNC lathe programming. Participants were required to complete complex parts processing tasks by manually inputting programs and operating CNC lathes, evaluating their technical accuracy, operational efficiency, and problem-solving abilities. The competition adopted a single-player format, with scores determined by programming precision, simulation processing quality, and task completion timeliness.

As a key initiative of the school's vocational education reform, the competition aimed to:

· Strengthen students' practical skills in CNC machining and programming;

· Promote the integration of classroom teaching with industrial requirements;

· Serve as a talent screening platform for enterprises in the manufacturing field.

POFI's Role: Catalyzing Industry-Education Collaboration

Founded in 2011 and specializing in Fixture Manufacturing, POFI has long been committed to supporting vocational education and cultivating technical talent. As the competition sponsor, POFI provided comprehensive support, including:

· Sourcing advanced CNC equipment and materials for the competition;

· Offering scholarships and technical training for winning students;

· Collaborating with the school to design competition topics aligned with industrial standards.

"Our partnership with Yunfu Secondary Technical School reflects POFI's commitment to nurturing the next generation of manufacturing professionals," said Mr Draba, General Manager of POFI. "By bridging academic learning with real-world industrial needs, we aim to create a talent pipeline that drives innovation and productivity in the manufacturing sector."

School-Enterprise Collaboration: A Model for Vocational Education

Yunfu Secondary Technical School, a leading vocational institution with 44 years of educational experience, has consistently prioritized industry-education integration. The CNC lathe competition exemplifies its strategy to:

· Align curriculum design with enterprise requirements;

· Provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies;

· Facilitate direct talent to partner enterprises.

"Through POFI's sponsorship, our students gained invaluable exposure to industrial-grade CNC operations," said Mr Dong, Dean of the Electromechanical Department. "This competition not only validated our teaching quality but also strengthened our collaboration with leading enterprises, ensuring our graduates are job-ready."

Competition Highlights and Outcomes

During the event, participants demonstrated remarkable proficiency in:

· Interpreting complex part drawings and formulating machining strategies;

· Executing precise G-code programming for CNC lathes;

· Troubleshooting operational issues in real-time.

After rigorous evaluation, 5 students were awarded for excellence, with the top three winners receiving internships at POFI 's manufacturing facilities. The competition also featured a panel discussion between industry experts and educators, focusing on trends in CNC technology and talent development.

Looking Ahead: Sustaining Industry-Education Integration

The success of the competition underscored the effectiveness of school-enterprise collaboration in vocational education. POFI and Yunfu Secondary Technical School announced plans to deepen cooperation, including:

· Establishing a joint "CNC Technology Practice Base" on campus;

· Co-developing curriculum materials based on industrial standards;

· Organizing annual skill competitions to nurture ongoing excellence.

This partnership exemplifies how corporate-sponsored educational initiatives can drive innovation, enhance workforce quality, and support regional economic development.