The "key" to escaping poverty in the highlands.

Training and upgrading vocational skills for workers has always been a top priority for Lao Cai province in recent years. In particular, vocational training for young workers is considered a crucial solution contributing to the restructuring of the local economy.

For many years, the family of Ms. Phung Thi Nguyen in Quy Mong commune, Lao Cai province, was in a difficult situation. However, for nearly three years now, the family's economic situation has gradually improved. Ms. Nguyen proactively participated in a short-term training course organized by the local vocational training center and was hired as a worker at a South Korean garment export company near her home.

Not only Ms. Nguyen, but in recent years, the awareness of farmers in Lao Cai has undergone significant changes. From producing based on experience, they have recognized the necessity of improving their knowledge and skills to develop their economy effectively. Actively participating in training courses and accessing new science and technology is no longer unfamiliar to many.

Many workers in Lao Cai province, after participating in short-term vocational training courses, have been hired by companies and industrial zones with stable incomes.

Tran Yen commune is known as a cinnamon-growing area in Lao Cai province. Facing increasingly stringent market demands, especially from new export markets, local people need to update and apply modern processing techniques.

Not only providing machinery and equipment for the production and processing of cinnamon products, Labor Hero and engineer Vu Huu Le - Director of Hong Ha Mechanical and Construction Company Limited (Nam Cuong ward) and his colleagues also directly organize many training sessions and technology transfer programs right in the villages of Tran Yen commune. These programs attract the attention and participation of a large number of farmers.

During the training sessions, people received direct and specific guidance on technical procedures such as operating the cinnamon leaf chopping, peeling, and drying lines, aiming to improve processing efficiency and ensure product quality meets export standards.

Mr. Chu Duc Hien from Dao Thinh 4 village, Tran Yen commune, said: “Recently, the export market for cinnamon products has demanded very strict standards. The fact that Hong Ha Mechanical and Construction Company Limited not only provides machinery but also directly transfers scientific and technical knowledge has brought clear results, helping cinnamon growers produce high-quality products that meet export requirements.”

Throughout the research, invention, and development of machinery lines serving farmers, Hong Ha Mechanical and Construction Company Limited always prioritizes ease of operation and occupational safety. With a consistent "hands-on" approach, the company helps farmers quickly master the equipment and production processes. In particular, the technical solutions transferred by the company help farmers fully utilize the value of cinnamon trees, ensuring no part is wasted and thus increasing their income.

Hong Ha Mechanical and Construction Company Limited regularly organizes training sessions and directly transfers scientific and technical knowledge to farmers at their facilities.

As a leading institution in training human resources for the province and neighboring localities, Yen Bai Vocational College is implementing multi-disciplinary training programs at the college, intermediate, basic, and transfer levels. The school emphasizes the "learning by doing" method, training linked to practical needs and specific locations, which has helped improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Mr. Le Anh Tuan, Principal of Yen Bai Vocational College, affirmed: From the very beginning of curriculum development, the school has consulted the recruitment needs of businesses and companies. Every year, the school sends staff and teachers to conduct surveys and practical training at businesses to acquire new knowledge and skills from real-world experience. This allows for innovation and creativity in teaching methods. In addition, the school collaborates with businesses to provide students with practical experience, contributing to improving the quality of training and meeting the needs of society and businesses today.

Yen Bai Vocational College is strengthening its implementation of training programs based on specific needs and locations.

At Yen Bai Vocational College, the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine major is chosen by a large number of students, especially young people from ethnic minority groups in mountainous communes. Thanks to regularly updated curricula and programs, and extensive practical training at specialized livestock businesses, graduates are immediately able to meet the requirements of recruiting companies. Therefore, the employment rate for graduates in this field reaches 100%.

Nguyen Van Huong, a Dao ethnic minority student in his first year at Yen Bai Vocational College, was advised by his teachers to enroll in the veterinary animal husbandry college program under a joint training program between the college and Greenfeed Vietnam Joint Stock Company. The company provided 100% tuition fee support, allowing Huong to focus on his studies.

A practical session in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine for students of Yen Bai Vocational College.

For nearly two years, Greenfeed Vietnam Joint Stock Company and Yen Bai Vocational College have implemented a joint training program based on the principle of "learning by doing." Most of the students who have been hired by the company have received very positive feedback regarding the quality of their training, their sense of discipline, and their practical skills.

Mr. Nguyen Doan Hoi, Director of the Livestock Sector at Greenfeed Vietnam Joint Stock Company, stated that the company currently employs 19 graduates from Yen Bai Vocational College, all of whom are working effectively and meeting professional requirements. Thanks to their collaborative efforts in developing the training program and process from the outset, Greenfeed avoids the need for further retraining after recruitment. Upon graduation, students are fully equipped with professional knowledge, practical skills, and work ethics, closely meeting the company's actual needs.

With 22 college-level programs, 27 intermediate-level programs, and numerous basic-level programs, Yen Bai Vocational College supplies approximately 3,700 workers to the market each year. Currently, the school has signed training and labor supply cooperation agreements with more than 40 units and businesses, with over 80% of graduates finding immediate employment.

Many young people in Lao Cai province have prioritized vocational training immediately after graduating from high school.

Vocational training has now become a preferred choice for many young people in Lao Cai province in general, and ethnic minority youth in particular. Equipped with knowledge, they have confidently integrated and quickly adapted to the modern work environment and participated in overseas employment programs.

Many farmers in Lao Cai have achieved a comfortable life thanks to participating in vocational training courses, securing employment, and earning a stable income.

Poverty reduction has always been identified by Lao Cai province as a key task in socio-economic development, with vocational training considered the "golden key" to sustainable poverty reduction. Through vocational training, workers gradually improve their skills, increase their access to stable employment, improve their income, and make a significant contribution to poverty reduction and legitimate wealth creation right in their locality.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/chia-khoa-mo-loi-thoat-ngheo-o-vung-cao-post890649.html