In the vibrant mid-summer of July, to help new graduates quickly integrate into the corporate culture, complete their role transition, and build a solid professional foundation, the Company organized a comprehensive onboarding training program for the 2026 cohort from July 1 to 10. Against the backdrop of a record 12.7 million college graduates nationwide, outstanding fresh graduates from across the country gathered at CIMC SOE to embark on their new career journeys. The eight-day program featured rich content, diverse formats, and a well-structured flow, designed to empower these new talents in every aspect.
Image 1: Overview of 2026 Campus Recruitment
Building Cohesion, Starting Anew
On June 29-30, the HR team of the Integrated Management Department, in coordination with relevant departments, efficiently completed all onboarding and check-in procedures for the new graduates, ensuring they felt the warmth and sense of belonging of the CIMC SOE family from day one.
Image 2: Check-in procedures
Deepening Knowledge, Building Foundations
From July 1 to 8, intensive training sessions were conducted, covering CIMC history, lean culture, safety awareness, industry outlook, and departmental introductions. Department heads enthusiastically took on teaching roles, sharing their expertise. Through case studies and interactive discussions, they helped the graduates build a macro-level understanding of the company's business and acquire practical job skills and professional competencies, laying a solid foundation for their upcoming work challenges.
Image 3: Mr. Su Fei sharing CIMC's history and culture with new graduates
United in Purpose, Sailing Forward
On July 9, the training took an engaging turn with an outdoor team-building activity at the scenic Qitangcheng. A fun "boat-building" challenge was held, where teams collaborated to construct boat frames using simple materials and painted colorful hulls. Despite the summer heat, sweat and laughter forged team spirit. Eventually, a unique "Dream Boat" stood tall on the field, vividly embodying the "all in the same boat" teamwork ethos and bringing the "thousand sails" theme to life.
Image 4: Group photo of all 2026 graduates in front of the boat model they built
Setting Sail, Words for the Future
On the morning of July 10, four outstanding seniors from the 2025 cohort shared their experiences with the new graduates. Drawing on their own internship experiences across design, production, and functional roles, they offered practical advice on career growth and workplace adaptation, answering questions about professional and personal integration.
Image 5: Senior colleagues sharing experiences (from left to right, top to bottom: Li Guoli, Ship Design; Zhai Yuru, Offshore Design; Shi Xiaowei, Electromechanical; Ge Chuanlin, Integrated Management)
The training concluded with a highlight segment—group presentations. Representatives from each team delivered passionate speeches with accompanying PPTs, sharing their learning insights, team reflections, and future plans, fully demonstrating the vitality and critical thinking of the new generation. Gao Wenbao, Vice President of CIMC ENRIC and General Manager of CIMC SOE, attended and listened to the entire session.
Image 6: Group representatives presenting (from left to right, top to bottom: Ma Yinghang, Offshore Design; Sun Mengxin, Ship Marketing; Yu Tao, Piping Processing; Wu Kangkang, Ship Design; Yang Xinting, Integrated Management; Xiong Gan, Procurement)
Awards were presented to outstanding groups and individuals. First, the Outstanding Group Leader Award went to (from left to right): Tao Zhengwei (Quality Assurance), Feng Shiyang (Ship Design), Sun Mengxin (Ship Marketing), Yang Lei (Shipbuilding Project Management), Chen Xian (Electromechanical), and Yu Tao (Piping Processing). Next, the Outstanding Group Award was given to (from left to right): Tan Jiawen (Offshore Design), Fang Hengwu (Shipbuilding Project Management), Wan Sen (Ship Design), Su Yangtian (Quality Assurance), Gu Tangchun (Ship Design), Sun Mengxin (Ship Marketing), Ding Yu (Offshore Design), and Liu Penghao (Ship Design), presented by Shao Hongzhao, Deputy Director of Integrated Management. Finally, the Outstanding Individual Award went to (from left to right): Zhang Hongwei (Quality Assurance), Sun Mengxin (Ship Marketing), Xiong Gan (Procurement), Wu Kangkang (Ship Design), and Wang Jianguo (Structural Manufacturing), presented by Mr. Gao.
Image 7: Awarding outstanding group leaders, groups, and individuals
Mr. Gao then delivered concluding remarks, sharing his vision for the industry's future.
Image 8: Mr. Gao delivering concluding remarks
Mr. Gao first praised the new employees' energy and thorough preparation, then delved into industry trends and the company's strategic blueprint. He reiterated CIMC SOE's three core competitive advantages: a global-leading business presence with over 50% market share in small-to-medium liquefied gas carriers and a strong order backlog; an advantageous location in Qidong near Shanghai, offering both economic vitality and quality of life; and robust internal growth momentum with continuous expansion and innovation.
He emphasized that managers must adopt a strategic perspective, ensuring every employee is treated with dignity and respect. He offered four key expectations for the new graduates: 1) Accelerate the transition from campus to workplace, both mentally and behaviorally; 2) Seize opportunities and make the most of available resources; 3) Set clear goals to grow and contribute to self, family, and society; 4) Always prioritize safety as the bottom line.
Looking ahead, the Company will uphold its people-oriented philosophy, investing in talent development and care. Subsequent specialized training in shipbuilding knowledge, marine business English, lean production, and more will be rolled out, with online resources made available. Opportunities for benchmarking visits to other CIMC plants are also being considered. The Company also encourages embracing digitalization and AI to enhance work efficiency.
Image 9: Group photo of all attendees
This "Thousand Sails" themed onboarding training was both a knowledge recharge and a cultural and team-spirit refinement. Carrying the Company's high hopes and their own youthful dreams, this energetic new force is now ready to embark on their internship journeys across departments. We are confident they will ride the waves, strive for excellence, and inject fresh momentum into CIMC SOE's high-quality development, writing their own brilliant chapters on this broad stage.
