Geely and Xinwei-Backed Cross-Era Leap Talent Development Program Welcomes Inaugural Class of "AI Natives"
Geely and Xinwei Education have launched the 'Cross-Era Leap Talent Development Program' to identify and cultivate young talent for AI-driven industries. The program focuses on early identification of potential rather than traditional academic grading.
Why it matters
This initiative reflects a broader industry shift toward specialized, early-stage talent pipelines to address the skills gap in the rapidly evolving AI sector.
SANYA, China , Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes higher education, institutions and industry are exploring new approaches to identifying and developing talent. On Sept. 16, the Cross-Era Leap Talent Development Program ("Leap Program") held an opening ceremony for its inaugural class. Developed by Xinwei Education to prepare emerging leaders for the industries of the future, the flagship program introduces an educational model grounded in real-world industry settings and designed to identify and cultivate exceptional young talent. The ceremony marked the formal launch of a program that encompasses both the early identification of promising students and their long-term growth.
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