Vocational Training in Vietnam: A Practical Path to Skill and Opportunity

In Vietnam, the narrative around higher education is evolving, with vocational training emerging as a compelling and practical pathway for many young individuals. The article from Tuổi Trẻ highlights compelling stories of students who have found success and purpose through technical schools, challenging the traditional notion that a university degree is the sole route to a bright future. Duong Van Huy's journey exemplifies this shift. After leaving high school to work as a laborer, he regretted not continuing his education. Discovering vocational training, specifically in information network cabling, provided him with a second chance. He now sees it not just as a trade but as a stepping stone to potentially becoming an engineer. Similarly, Lâm Thị Yến Nhi, facing financial pressures after her father's passing, chose vocational training to quickly acquire skills and contribute to her family's income. Her decision to study both information technology and electronic and communication engineering demonstrates a proactive approach to skill acquisition and career development. These narratives underscore a growing recognition in Vietnam that vocational education equips students with in-demand skills, offers flexibility for further studies, and provides a solid foundation for a fulfilling career, often more attuned to the immediate needs of the job market than traditional academic routes.

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I want to continue to strive for more practice, to try to become a skilled worker who is useful to businesses. If there is an opportunity, I will definitely arrange to study higher, to become an engineer or study even higher.