Amid rapid global economic transformation and unprecedented technological advancement, both the nature of work and industrial structures are undergoing significant changes. As a result, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) faces the growing challenge of narrowing the gap between students' competencies and the skills demanded by the labor market. Developing talent equipped with professional expertise, interdisciplinary competence, and transferable skills has therefore become a critical priority for education systems worldwide. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has proposed the Global Framework on Core Skills, emphasizing the integration of core competencies into TVET curricula and training systems while incorporating digital technologies, green skills, and social-emotional competencies to enhance learners' preparedness for the future world of work.

With the rapid advancement of digital technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data—industries are entering the new era of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. These developments have accelerated the digital transformation of TVET, requiring schools to cultivate students' self-directed learning abilities and technological competencies. At the same time, the global movement toward sustainable development and net-zero emissions has driven profound changes in workforce demands, making it imperative for TVET to integrate green technologies and environmental literacy into professional curricula. Furthermore, as career environments become increasingly dynamic and uncertain, social-emotional learning (SEL) and workplace resilience have emerged as essential competencies for students' career adaptability and long-term professional success. In Taiwan, the High School Quality Enhancement Program has played a pivotal role in driving the continuous transformation and advancement of technical and vocational education.

Now entering its twentieth year, the High School Quality Enhancement Program continues to strengthen curriculum development and teaching quality in Taiwan's technical senior high schools while responding to the evolving needs of future workforce development. To further advance these efforts, this international conference brings together educators, researchers, and professionals from technical senior high schools, comprehensive high schools, universities of technology, and related academic fields. Grounded in the Competency-Based Curriculum promoted under Taiwan's 2019 Curriculum Guidelines, the conference focuses on four key themes: AI-enabled digital transformation, green skills development, workplace social-emotional learning, and workplace English communication. Through keynote speeches, academic paper presentations, and best-practice sharing, the conference aims to foster scholarly dialogue, facilitate international collaboration, and inspire innovative perspectives for the next stage of Taiwan's technical and vocational education.

To showcase the achievements and innovative practices of the High School Quality Enhancement Program, highlighting the distinctive strengths and characteristics of Taiwan's technical and vocational education.

To provide an international platform for academic and professional exchange, facilitating experience sharing, collaboration, and cross-national dialogue among educators and researchers.

To introduce international perspectives and practical case studies that enhance public understanding and recognition of technical and vocational education.

To broaden international perspectives for future educational policy development and promote the sustainable innovation and long-term advancement of technical and vocational education.