JOBB Cohort 3 Recruitment Completed
Recruitment for the Third Cohort of JOBB Has Concluded
The recruitment process for the third cohort of the JOBB program has now concluded.
This round of recruitment continued to focus on students from Shanghai’s partner assistance regions and disadvantaged urban youth. A total of 10 students are expected to be admitted, including 6 from Zepu County Technical School in Xinjiang and 4 from Ganlin Junior Vocational School in Shanghai.
On-Site Recruitment
The selection process consisted of a written test, online interviews, and in-person home visits. It emphasized applicants’ willingness to learn, adaptability, and foundational academic skills. Both students and their families showed strong interest in the JOBB vocational empowerment program, leaving a deep impression on the program staff.
At the "Rainbow Meet-and-Greet" jointly organized by Ganlin Junior Vocational School and Caoyang Vocational School’s special education branch, JOBB program instructors met with candidates in person, offering a detailed introduction to the program and answering questions about how it could support their future careers.
During online meetings with candidates from Zepu County Technical School in Kashgar, Xinjiang, even the vast distance could not dampen their genuine passion for cooking and baking. Unlike the first two cohorts, which primarily drew applicants from the Chinese culinary program, this round saw enthusiastic participation from students across the entire school — including those studying tourism management, hairdressing, and beauty services. Their love for food, longing for Shanghai, and belief in the value of “mastering more skills” were the driving forces behind their applications.
One applicant, Aizemaiti Kadier, lit up with excitement as he shared his favorite food — Bahali, a traditional Xinjiang pastry.
Bahali: A Taste of Home
Bahali is sweet and soft, made from ingredients such as butter, sugar, honey syrup, and walnuts. Its preparation method shares similarities with French-style bread and desserts, reflecting the fusion of traditional and modern baking techniques.
Training Philosophy
The JOBB public training program does not aim to turn every student into a master baker. Like all skilled trades, the baking industry relies heavily on foundational roles to support the entire production chain — from dough preparation, fermentation control, oven operations, and temperature regulation, to food safety and standardized procedures. These seemingly simple tasks are precisely the skills required on the frontlines.
This is the core philosophy of JOBB: through nearly a year of learning and hands-on practice, the program empowers students from diverse backgrounds and educational experiences, helping them discover their own potential. It offers practical, certifiable, job-ready, and transferable skills training, enabling students to acquire foundational baking techniques and improve their lives through honest labor.
Student Highlights
Graduates from the first JOBB cohort have already demonstrated outstanding progress. All participating students from Zepu County earned nationally recognized Junior Pastry Chef certificates from China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Their internships in Shanghai provided invaluable experience in high-quality, fast-paced environments.
Yumitijiang, a graduate from Xinjiang, chose to stay in Shanghai to continue his professional baking journey, transitioning from intern to full-time staff.
Another standout, Shi Yunyun, a student with special needs, gained confidence through her internship at JOBB CAFE’s bread corner. She now assists in the bakery alongside second-cohort trainee Yao Yiwei from Pudong’s Special Education School.
Students Chen Jingyu and Teng Xiongzhen from Ganlin Junior Vocational School also benefited from their experience in JOBB, securing valuable internships with French multinational Sodexo and continuing to pursue careers in the food service industry.