EIREducational Innovation Research3029-18443029-1852WHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/EIR.v3i7.784ArticleResearch on the Developmental Characteristics of Career Values among Post-00s Higher Vocational Students in the New Era: An Empirical Analysis Based on Higher Vocational Colleges in Shenzhenhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/EIR/3/7/10.18063/EIR.v3i7.784ZhouNan,LuoKui2025372025-08-26This study surveyed 528 post-00s students from three higher vocational colleges in Shenzhen using a revised “Career Values Questionnaire for Higher Vocational Students” and conducted statistical analysis with SPSS 26.0. The findings reveal that the career values of post-00s higher vocational students in Shenzhen exhibit characteristics of “enterprising pragmatism,” with “personal skill development” and “salary and benefits” jointly constituting the core driving forces. In terms of career evaluation criteria, “corporate innovation atmosphere” and “fair competition mechanisms” significantly surpass traditional concepts in importance. Career orientation demonstrates a clear regional retention tendency and industry foresight, with “staying in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area for development” and “engaging in strategic emerging industries” emerging as mainstream choices. The study indicates that the regional innovation ecosystem significantly shapes career values, necessitating the establishment of a collaborative guidance system involving higher vocational institutions, the government, and enterprises.Career values,Higher vocational students,Influencing factors,Post-00s

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