Nguyen Tat Thanh University organizes seminar on “Future Labor Skills for Vietnamese Manufacturing: Food Processing and Electronics Sectors”
In order to promote international cooperation programs and improve the quality of training high-quality human resources in the context of the industrial revolution 4.0, on July 19, Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) organized a seminar on “Future Labor Skills for Vietnamese Manufacturing: the Food Processing and Electronics Sectors”. This is a program under the framework of the DANIDA-Vietskill project funded by the Danish Government.
Dr. Nguyen Lan Phuong, Vice President of NTTU – Partner member of VIETSKILL project
NTTU co-organized with Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) and Nha Trang University, with the participation of industry experts from colleges, universities and companies in the field of Electronics and Food Processing in Vietnam. At the seminar, Dr. Nguyen Lan Phuong – Vice President of NTTU – Member of the VIETSKILL project committee shared: “The purpose of the seminar is to create an opportunity for the project team to approach representatives from different universities and colleges, businesses in the fields of Food Processing and Electronics, jointly discussing opportunities and challenges in enhancing the position of human resources working in the industries in the global value chain, creating a source of skilled employees to satisfy the strict requirements of the labor market in the context of integration. The participating experts also discussed the common requirements of necessary skills to equip learners and workers in the Electronics and Food Processing industries. Given the discussions and idea exchange, universities and colleges also had a chance to meet and discuss to create potential cooperation relationships with businesses in training and product manufacturing in the Electronics and Food Processing industries.
Dr. Quach Hoai Nam – Vice Rector of Nha Trang University speaking at the seminar
Researchers from Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Nha Trang University, and Copenhagen Business School delivered research results regarding new development directions for Electronics and Food Processing industries in Vietnam, based on a two-year joint research project funded by the Danish government (DANIDA-Vietskill project). From the research dissemination and discussions, the delegates thoroughly discussed about the development policies for Electronics and Food Processing industries and evaluated cooperation models between higher education sector and businesses for skills training and development.
Dr. Tran Thi Nhu Trang – Dean of Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering (NTTU) discussed the challenges and opportunities of training human resources in Food Technology industry
At NTTU, the goal of enhancing student employment is one of the core missions. This is the reason why every year the University always focuses on the standardized development of training programs, regularly updating and mapping our training programs with overseas programs in line with domestic industry requirements through organizing seminars, international cooperation projects, scientific research, business partnerships in various industries. The common goals of the abovementioned activities are to meet the needs of higher education sector and to provide students with self-study competency, the potential to adapt with the fast-changing labor market in the context of Industry 4.0. Hence, graduates from NTTU are well equipped with employability skills and professionalism.
Dr. Le Van An – Dean of Faculty of Engineering – Technology shared the challenges and opportunities of training human resources in the Electronics field
Distinguished guests contributed ideas at the discussion sessions
An outlook at the conference
Delegates participating the seminar ‘Future Labor Skills for Vietnamese Manufacturing: the Food Processing Sector’
Delegates participating the seminar ‘Future Labor Skills for Vietnamese Manufacturing: the Electronics Sector’
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