(VOVworld) - A skilled workforce is an important factor in Vietnam’s process of industrializing and modernizing itself to spur economic growth. Human resource development is one of the three strategic solutions to improve the competitiveness of the workforce and develop the economy. On International Labor Day, May 1^st, we examine efforts in personnel training by relevant agencies in Vietnam.

The coal industry is considered a spearhead in Vietnam’s industrial development. The Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group now employs 138,000 workers, most of whom are coal miners in Quang Ninh province. As the coal sector plans to expand its production to meet increasing consumption demands, the workers are now required to learn new technologies. Doctor Le Thanh Ha, Deputy Director of the Workers and Trade Union Institute under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor said: “We must improve the quality of the sector’s vocational training centers in order to boost the miners’ qualifications. More teaching aids including specialized machines will be needed so that students can quickly begin to work after graduation. The training of technicians is of paramount importance because modern technology requires strong operational skills and experience.”

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As Vietnam integrates into the world, it needs a contingent of highly skilled workers, particularly in science, technology and communications. Since its establishment in 2006, FPT University has trained a large number of IT experts and programmers. The university was recognized as Vietnam’s most successful IT training school in 2012. Nguyen Xuan Phong, the university’s Vice Principal, said: “Unlike other universities, we have cooperated with IT businesses to design appropriate training programs, which are updated frequently to international standards. Our methodology focuses on the teaching of foreign languages, processes of production, and group working skills. Graduates are equipped with sufficient knowledge to get a good job at FPT at a leading IT business.”

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Vietnam now has more than 1,300 vocational training centers throughout the country. In its vocational training strategy from 2011 until 2020, Vietnam expects these centers to meet the needs of the labor market and maintain a quality on a par with the best in the region and the world, increasing Vietnam’s competitiveness. Vietnam’s Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen said: “Although Vietnam has a large number of young workers, their qualifications remain modest. The government has devised a training strategy to help young people find jobs and meet the growing demand for qualified workers. Vocational training centers should work closely with businesses to train their workforce on the job to improve their skills and knowhow.”