At a conference hosted by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14, experts called for more support policies to improve vocational education, local media reported.
Dr. Nguyen Khanh Cuong, rector of Lilama 2 International Technology College in southern Dong Nai province, raised concerns about the low intake of vocational students, primarily from rural and low-income backgrounds. Dr. Cuong urged the government to introduce more policies to support vocational training, including financial aid and investment in facilities.
Associate Professor Nguyen Tien Dong, rector of Ly Thai To College in northern Bac Ninh province, emphasized the need for businesses to actively participate in training. He advocated for the “Train the Trainer” model, where experienced professionals from companies teach students the practical skills needed in the workforce.
Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung stressed the importance of corporate involvement in vocational education, noting that companies are setting up funds to support training. Meanwhile, oversight of vocational education policies will be enhanced, according to the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education.
According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, as of September, there were 1,886 vocational education institutions nationwide, including 399 colleges, 429 intermediate schools, and 1,058 vocational training centers. Of these, 684 are non-public institutions, accounting for 36.2%.
Between 2019 and 2023, 79% of college graduates secured jobs, while the figure for intermediate school graduates was 82%. In institutions with strong ties to businesses, the employment rate for graduates reached 100%.
(Tuoi Tre)