Helping dreams of a career in journalism take flight.

- Within the school environment, media clubs, with their activities of producing school newsletters, promotional videos , and radio programs... all carried out by the students themselves, are gradually becoming a "nursery" nurturing a passion for journalism among the younger generation in Lang Son.

One morning in mid-May, despite being in the midst of preparing for her high school graduation exams, Be Thu Giang, a student in class 12A2 at Dinh Lap High School in Dinh Lap district, joined the School Media Club to create a news bulletin guiding students on preparing for the 10th grade entrance exam. The product was posted on the school's official fanpage and widely shared through class Zalo groups and the school's online portal. Thu Giang shared: "Since joining the club, I've learned how to write news, take photos, create videos… and I've grown to love journalism. This year, I've applied for admission to the Journalism major at the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, University of Social Sciences and Humanities."

Ms. Vi Thi Khuyen, Secretary of the School Youth Union and Head of the Media Club, said: The club was established in 2021 and is currently one of the most popular models attracting student participation in the school. Every year, the school conducts surveys and provides guidance to help students choose clubs that suit their interests and abilities. Many students register to join the Media Club as early as grade 10 or after being inspired by the vibrant activities of senior students. In the 2024-2025 school year alone, the club added more than 30 new members, bringing the total number of members to about 60 students, becoming a core force in the school's media activities.

Not only Dinh Lap High School, but to date, 100% of high schools, vocational training centers, continuing education centers, and ethnic boarding schools (secondary and high school) in the province (44/44 units) have established school media clubs. Each club has from 30 to over 100 members, depending on the actual conditions of each school, organized into specialized groups such as: writing news articles, shooting and editing videos, taking photos, designing infographics, hosting programs, etc. The students' work is broadcast on the school's public address system, YouTube pages, the school's official Facebook fanpage, online newsletters, and some are even shared on the fanpages of district-level or provincial youth organizations...

Besides reporting on school events, club members also proactively produce content promoting legal awareness, career guidance columns, and soft skills seminars. The entire process, from brainstorming and assigning tasks to producing the final product, is handled by the students themselves, under the guidance of the club's homeroom teacher or student union officer. This creates a practical learning environment, fostering creativity and developing comprehensive skills for the students.

Many schools have developed innovative media club models to professionalize career experiences for students. For example, Chu Van An High School for the Gifted publishes the "Chu Van An News" newsletter regularly on the school's official YouTube and Facebook pages; the Provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities frequently organizes talk shows like "Students as MCs," career orientation seminars, and exchanges with young journalists; Bac Son High School maintains an online newsletter, producing two issues per week, where students can share their perspectives on the school environment.

Many high schools in the districts also collaborate with local Cultural, Sports and Media Centers to organize "A Day as a Reporter" programs for students, helping them understand the process of publishing a journalistic work, learn how to write news, film on location, and interact with professional reporters and media workers. Teachers in charge of media clubs also proactively update their knowledge and guide students in creating diverse content on social media. Many students also proactively learn from YouTube, local news fan pages, social media, and try collaborating with local youth organizations to write articles for local news sites or create vlogs and short videos about school life.

These activities not only provide a platform for skill development but also help students develop critical thinking, enhance teamwork skills, and become proficient in digital technology – essential competencies that enable them to confidently choose suitable careers and adapt to the demands of modern society.

Ms. Le Thuy Dung, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, affirmed: School media clubs have been effective in creating a creative experiential environment, fostering skills, and providing career guidance for students. In the upcoming entrance exams for grade 10 and high school graduation exams, this force will continue to actively participate in propaganda work at the grassroots level. In the future, the Provincial Youth Union will continue to promote the "Creative Youth" movement to enhance the role of media clubs in building and designing content to serve Youth Union activities and propaganda work in schools, contributing to spreading a positive image of young people.

According to statistics from several schools, over 80% of 12th-grade students who participated in school media clubs have clearly defined their future careers. On average, 8 out of 10 students register to take university entrance exams for majors such as journalism, media, digital content, event management, etc. These are all fields where students have practiced their skills, ignited their passion, and equipped them with journalistic skills, helping them develop confidence, nurture their aspirations, and take steady steps on their chosen career path.

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