5 fields of study that are unlikely to become outdated and offer job security.

Associate Professor Tran Thanh Nam analyzed and suggested groups of professions that are predicted to be unlikely to become obsolete, helping students reduce concerns about the risk of unemployment.

Sharing with VietNamNet , Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thanh Nam, Vice Principal of the University of Education (Hanoi National University) said that although not absolutely, there are some groups of professions that young people can pursue, without worrying too much about being outdated in the near future.

The first is the group of industries following the trend of the 6th wave of innovation, including green transformation, energy saving, environmental protection and sustainable development. These 'green careers' require qualified and well-trained human resources.

Second are industries in the field of AI and digital transformation, such as computer science , big data or information security, which are forecast to maintain high demand for many years to come.

Third is the health care and beauty care industry. The world population is aging rapidly; the middle-aged group has better financial conditions and increased demand for personalized care. This promotes the development of geriatrics, nursing, personalized health care and aesthetic services.

Illustration photo: Thanh Hung.

Fourth is the group of professions related to psychology. This is a field that is difficult to replace by technology because it requires understanding, empathy and emotional processing skills.

Fifth is the education-related sector. Professions like teachers and lecturers are generally less likely to become obsolete and are not prone to unemployment because the role of teachers and mentors is needed in almost every era. “However, new educational philosophies may change, and the role of teachers may need to expand beyond simply teaching; from designing teaching activities, it could shift to creating learning environments and developing experiential learning activities…,” Mr. Nam said.

Essentially, Mr. Nam believes that professions requiring high-level skills and cognitive abilities will not become obsolete, and those who study them will not have to worry about unemployment.

“However, these professions are not always exceptional and require us to improve our skills so that machines and technology do not take over our roles,” said Mr. Nam.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thanh Nam, Vice Principal of the University of Education - Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Photo: Thanh Hung

Associate Professor Tran Thanh Nam stated that, according to the World Economic Forum's 2025 forecast, by 2030, 59 out of every 100 people in the labor market will require retraining. Of those 59, 29 will only need to upgrade their skills to continue their current jobs; 19 will be forced to switch to new jobs with lower incomes; and 11 will be "left behind"—meaning they lack the capacity to upgrade or learn new skills.

“It is also predicted that by 2030, about 120 million people worldwide will be 'left behind',” Mr. Nam informed.

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