(VNA/ VOVworld) - The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, in coordination with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has announced a six-month language course for 120 Vietnamese nurses and orderlies who will train and work in Germany in a pilot program. During their study period, trainees will get free accommodation and monthly allowances of up to 900 EUR. The 100 best students will receive a certificate and work at centers for the elderly in Germany and earn about 2000 EUR per month.

Vietnamese nurses and orderlies will be sent to Germany to study and work in centers for elderly (Photo: laodong.com.vn)

Nguyen Ngoc Quynh, Director of the Department of Overseas Labor Management of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, said: This is the first time Germany has launched such a pilot project for non-EU beneficiaries. Germany currently has a shortage of nurses, especially to care for the elderly in hospitals. In this project, orderlies will have a chance to obtain a nursing certificate and then work in Germany.

After three years of study and work, participants will be eligible to take a German national exam and then they will either stay and work in Germany or return home.