Changzhou College of Information Technology (CCIT) establishs South Africa Bozhon Institute

Project narrative

On January 30, 2018 during the China-South Africa Vocational Education Cooperation and Technical Talents Cultivation Conference in Changzhou, officials unveiled the nameplate for the CCIT South Africa Bozhon Institute. The institute will be a branch of Changzhou College of Information Technology (CCIT) located in South Africa for the training of "high-caliber talents for South Africa’s industries and working staff for Chinese Enterprises in South Africa". According to the aforementioned CCIT article, CCIT will also set up a "China-South Africa Industry Development and Cooperation Research Institute in combination with Chinese and South African industry experts, government officials and key enterprises." Specifically, the South African branch school will be co-run with Bozhon, a smart manufacturer, and Hengtong, a global cable industry leader. It was also established through help by the local South African Government. As of January 23rd, 2019, the institute has been established.