VietNamNet Bridge - Gender stereotypes in textbooks lead to many consequences, from school bullying to the loss of career opportunities, experts say. Gender stereotypes in textbooks influence career opportunities Duong Thi Hue, a teacher at Quoc hoc of Hue, commented that the image of women in Vietnamese folk verses and literature works is usually associated with complaints about their lives, which are full of hardships. A survey conducted by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on 76 textbooks for six subjects designed for first to 12th graders, found that only 24 percent of 8,300 characters in the textbooks were women, while 7 percent had gender unspecified (‘child’, ‘student’ and ‘parents’). At least 69 percent of the characters were men. Similarly, of 8,000 images found in the textbooks, men accounted for 58 percent. At least 95 percent of VIPs and famous portraits mentioned in textbooks are men. The women in textbooks mostly work as … [Read more...] about Gender stereotypes in textbooks influence career opportunities: experts
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Microsoft supports to raise awareness and career opportunities about information security for IT students
The program attracted the participation of more than 200 lecturers and students from several technology universities in Hanoi such as the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Thang Long University, Academy of Cryptography Techniques, University of Technology and Hanoi Open University. This event was also the next step for the Information Security Contest which was successfully organized in May 2018 for university and college students by VNPT (VNPT SecAthon 2018). It was aimed at raising awareness and promote learning and researching on information security. Mr. Pham The Truong, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam, said: "With the commitment to sustainable development, besides building and supporting technology solutions, Microsoft is willing to join with other organizations in fostering young people to use technology responsibly, safely and effectively. We hope that in the future, Vietnam will become a provider of highly-qualified labourers in information … [Read more...] about Microsoft supports to raise awareness and career opportunities about information security for IT students
Vietnam: Big opportunity for Overseas Vietnamese to work
Meetings with some people who are going back to Vietnam as a place to do business or develop their own career shows some similarities. The first similarity is that the majority left Vietnam when they were teenagers. Vietnam is not a completely unfamiliar place to them, so when it has appropriate opportunities, a return will be considered. Andy Pham, an architect working for a construction company in Binh Duong province, explained why he chose Vietnam to work: "In late 2007, I returned Vietnam for relaxation and I recognized that Vietnam had changed a lot. Construction projects appear everywhere. While in America, my work was at a standstill. It made me think about changing my working environment". Nguyen Xuan Trinh, a lawyer cum businessman also returned to Vietnam for reasons akin to Andy. He said: "Instead of investing in America, I invest in Vietnam. If I get small success, I will also create jobs for some people. If I achieve big success, I will create jobs for many people and I … [Read more...] about Vietnam: Big opportunity for Overseas Vietnamese to work
GE in Vietnam Doubled its Revenue in 2011
PANO - Although domestic and foreign companies here and there in Vietnam reported losses in their production and business due to the difficult economic situations in 2011, GE in Vietnam still gained a yearly impressive turnover. GE, on February 28th, announced a strong performance for the year 2011 in Vietnam, delivering a 127% increase in revenue from the previous year and promising another dramatic record of triple-digit growth for 2012. Trade balance was maintained and local content in production surged. With more than 600 employees nationwide, GE continues to drive and expand its local presence regardless of the global and national economic slowdown. GE Energy played a big part in numerous success stories during the challenging year in contributing to the Vietnam's energy development. The US$61 million-worth wind-turbine manufacturing plant has established a strong footprint in Hai Phong after a full year of operation and has become one of the top revenue exporters of the … [Read more...] about GE in Vietnam Doubled its Revenue in 2011
High school students thirsty for career information
When asked what they are taught in the career guidance curriculum, most of 10th graders kept… quiet. No answer could be given by 11th and 12th graders as well. The Ministry of Education and Training asked high schools to carry out career guidance curriculum since 2006, emphasizing the importance of career education. Career guidance gives more information to parents and students about career opportunities, thus helping them choose the careers suitable to their ability, health and hobbies. Students can draw up long term plan to follow to obtain their goals. If they exactly know what study majors they would follow, they would be able to prepare themselves soon to get adapted to the new circumstances. However, though recognizing the importance of career education, no school has paid appropriate attention to the work. In general, the career guidance hours are assigned to head teachers, or the teachers, who have few teaching hours. Therefore, no one spends time on preparing lesson … [Read more...] about High school students thirsty for career information