Zhang, JiahongJiahongZhangProf. YUEN Man-takChen, GaoweiGaoweiChen2025-09-172025-09-172020International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 2020, vol. 20, pp. 169-190.1573-17821873-0388http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/25458This study examined Chinese technical education students’ (N = 18) perceptions of career-related support received from teachers using thematic analysis. Six themes emerged from the interviews: enhancement of self-improvement and self-exploration, informational support, career-related role models, instrumental support, emotional support and support for autonomy. In relation to career development students mentioned teachers of three types as giving the most support: professional (trade) teachers, class teachers, and career guidance staff. These findings contribute to the literature by identifying the types of career-related teacher support most valued in technical education in Mainland China. Recommendations for research and practice are included.enCareer-Related Teacher SupportMainland ChinaQualitative StudyVocational and Technical EducationPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1007/s10775-019-09398-z