Sharing skills, spreading Vietnamese and Korean culture.

“The professional exchange program between schools is part of the cooperation agreement signed between Ca Mau and Jeollabuk provinces, thereby expanding cultural connections between Vietnam and Korea. Students can exchange and share vocational skills, especially in similar training fields such as seafood processing, automotive technology, industrial electricity, and mechatronics,” said Mr. Tran Nguyen Nghia, Head of the Training Department and lecturer in mechatronics at the Vietnam-Korea Vocational College in Ca Mau, informing about the exchange trip of the Korean student delegation to Ca Mau at the end of October.

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From October 27-29, the Vietnam-Korea Vocational College in Ca Mau collaborated with Jeonju Industrial High School and Namwon Jeil School (Jeollabuk Province, South Korea) to organize a career networking and exchange program. This is the fourth year this activity has been maintained, becoming a meaningful bridge in cultural and educational exchange between the two localities.

Opportunities to apply knowledge related to new technologies.

After the car assembly workshop, 29 students, including 19 from South Korea, were divided into 5 groups, each with 2 students from Ca Mau participating. Despite the language barrier, they easily communicated thanks to AI translation applications, sharing professional knowledge and learning experiences.

With language barriers removed, students from different schools exchanged ideas about programming for self-driving cars.

Students have the opportunity to interact and learn more about AI and programming languages.

During the practical session, students learned programming languages ​​and applications to control a self-driving car model along a designated route. Teacher Tran Nguyen Nghia stated: “The self-driving car device is part of the vocational training program in automotive technology and mechatronics. This exchange helps students apply their learned knowledge, access new technologies from South Korea, and opens up avenues for future training cooperation.”

Mr. Ha Sang Pyo, head of the student delegation from Jeonju Industrial High School, shared: “Besides the fields of electrical engineering and automobiles, in 2025 we will expand into artificial intelligence (AI). After this exchange, Korean students will study self-driving cars in depth, and we plan for Vietnamese students to practice together next year.”

Teacher Ha Sang Pyo (far left) guides students in a practical session using a kit brought from South Korea.

Student Park Gang Hee said, “In Korea, we study pneumatics and PLC automation. Studying with Vietnamese students, I learned more about programming and assembling robots that simulate cars.”

The teams' self-driving car models will compete to select the product that ensures fast and precise movement.

At the end of the program, the self-driving car models were perfected and operated according to requirements. The activity provided an opportunity for students from both countries to expand their knowledge, enhance their professional skills, and promote cooperation in training linked to modern technology.

Spreading culture through food.

“In Korean culture, K-Food (Korean cuisine) has become famous worldwide . Among its offerings, traditional desserts still retain their unique appeal,” shared Ms. Oh Ji Young, Vice Principal of Namwon Jeil High School, when choosing to guide students from the Vietnam-Korea Vocational College in Ca Mau in making traditional sweets and pastries during an exchange program.

Over two days, 20 Korean students and 15 Vietnamese students collaborated to prepare and showcase signature dishes from their respective countries. In response to the enthusiasm of their international peers, the students from Ca Mau chose shrimp, a local specialty, as the main ingredient to introduce their local cuisine.

Ms. Oh Ji Young donated Korean food to students in Ca Mau.

Student Nguyen Thi Dao (Seafood Processing and Preservation major, Faculty of Agriculture) shared: “Through this exchange, I learned a lot about Korean culinary culture, which has both similarities and distinct flavors. The most valuable thing is that we made new friends to exchange ideas and introduce the culture of Ca Mau.”

Enjoying the Ca Mau shrimp dish, Ms. Oh Ji Young considered it "a meaningful experience," helping Korean students better understand Vietnamese culinary ingredients. She commented, "The differences in soil and climate create unique ingredients and flavors. This is a good opportunity for both sides to learn and share experiences."

Shrimp from Ca Mau were processed and sent to the South Korean student delegation. (Photo provided by the school).

Participating in the exchange program, student Nguyen Thanh Toan (Faculty of Automotive Technology) expressed: “The program helped me learn many new skills, especially teamwork and cultural exchange. I hope the school will continue to expand these meaningful activities.”

Each exchange program is an opportunity for students to connect and learn about different cultures.

Now in its fourth year, the exchange program between the Vietnam-Korea Vocational College in Ca Mau and schools in Jeollabuk Province (Korea) continues to be a bridge for cooperation in vocational education and culture. Each activity not only helps students improve their vocational skills but also contributes to promoting the image of Vietnam and its people through food, stories, and the beautiful friendships of young people.

Trinh Hai

Source: https://baocamau.vn/chia-se-tay-nghe-lan-toa-van-hoa-viet-han-a123525.html