The Song Da Vocational Training Junior College of the Song Da Corporation - the unique of its kind in the country's northwestern region, is enrolling more than 500 students in engineering construction this year. At present, students of ethnic minority groups in Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau and Dien Bien provinces are accounting for up to 32 percent of the school's total students. Founded in November 1985 in mountainous Hoa Binh province with the assistance of the former Soviet Union, the school has trained more than 27,000 technical workers for the country. In May 2007, the school, used to be called the Song Da Soviet Union Technical Workers School, was renamed the Song Da Vocational Training Junior College under a decision by the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs. It was the first vocational training establishment in the country that has got the certificate of quality management system ISO 9001-2000. The school has been working closely with affiliates of the … [Read more...] about Vocational training for northwestern ethnic students
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Mr. Takehiko Nakao commits to partnering with India in reigniting growth and reducing poverty
(CPV) - ADB President Takehiko Nakao met with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and stressed that ADB is committed to partnering with India in reigniting growth and reducing poverty. ADB will help India accelerate infrastructure development, boost manufacturing, improve the skills of young people to enhance their employability, expand trade through regional cooperation, and promote private sector activities. Mr. Nakao said ADB's operations for India will maintain high levels of lending, amounting to a total of USD7 billion-USD9 billion over the next three years. ADB will also provide around USD30 million for technical assistance grants, especially for building institutions and capacity at the state and local levels. Mr. Nakao applauded the government for presenting a growth-oriented budget, while committing to a path of fiscal consolidation. Going forward, he said, "It is essential to increase capital expenditures as a ratio to GDP, enhance tax … [Read more...] about Mr. Takehiko Nakao commits to partnering with India in reigniting growth and reducing poverty
Lack of training hurts growth: official
Lack of training hurts growth: official (27-07-2007) By Minh Huong A teacher instructs students at Hai Duong Province's vocational training centre. — VNA/VNS Photo Trong Duc HA NOI — The shortage of vocational training facilities in Viet Nam is holding back the country's economy, says Nguyen Tien Dung, director general of the General Department of Vocational Training (GDVT). Dung says that while vocational education has expanded rapidly in the past 10 years, the country still needs twice as many training facilities to meet market demands. Viet Nam currently has 55 vocational colleges, more than 230 vocational schools and 600 smaller training centres, which produce 1.5 million graduates a year. But companies, particularly in the fast-growing manufacturing and garment industries, still have trouble finding staff adequately trained in the operation, maintenance and installation of production facilities, Dung says. The pace of economic growth would be even quicker if … [Read more...] about Lack of training hurts growth: official
Demand-based training key to success
Demand-based training key to success (21-12-2007) People practise sewing in Long Truong ward, District 9, in HCM City.—VNA/VNS Photo Pham Do HCM CITY— Training in skills required by industry and ensuring quality of training are the two key factors that will bring schools and businesses closer and address the severe shortage of skilled workers, an expert has said. Dr Mac Van Tien, director of the Center for Vocational Science Studies, said demand-based training, meaning training enough people in fields currently required by businesses, was essential. Training institutions should churn out a skilled labour force so that businesses did not have to waste more time in retraining them after recruitment, he said. Around 60 per cent of fresh graduates from vocational schools and colleges needed to be retrained upon recruitment, he added. But the major stumbling block was the short-supply of human resources, Tien said. "Businesses that employ graduate students do not make … [Read more...] about Demand-based training key to success
Better vocational teachers needed
Better vocational teachers needed (21-11-2009) Students of the Ha Noi Vocational Training College study welding. Qualified vocational teachers play an important role in the country's development. — VNA/VNS Photo Huu Viet HA NOI — Viet Nam and international vocational training experts attended a sub-regional workshop yesterday in Ha Noi. It was agreed by teacher educators that a qualified vocational teacher system was vital for the country's long-term development. "Upgrading of specialists is not only about competitiveness and employment at individual and corporate levels, but about making individuals more likely to gain employment if they are better qualified. It also increases quality and economic efficiency at the same time," said Harry Stolte, of International Capacity Building Germany. Hoang Ngoc Vinh, Director of the Ministry of Education and Training's Department of Technical and Vocational Education, said: "The Government is committed to making a breakthrough … [Read more...] about Better vocational teachers needed