Currently recruiting Vietnamese students to go to Germany for vocational training and paid training

Typically, the Craft project of the Industrial Defense of Erfurt city (in the state of Thuringia), is recruiting Vietnamese students to Germany to provide paid training and practice for more than 14.000 businesses and 70.000 workers in the network. in Germany.

Exchange with Youth Online During a working trip to Vietnam, Mr. Thomas Malcherek - Executive Director of Erfurt City Industrial Defense - said that many German businesses consider Vietnam as one of the important labor supply markets.

Germany adds 400.000 workers each year

* Why do German businesses really want to recruit vocational school students from Vietnam, sir?

– Each year, Germany needs to add about 400.000 workers to replace the number of retired workers. About 50 years ago, Germany attracted workers from Northern Europe, but now, salaries for this source of recruitment have increased, averaging 3.000 - 6.000 euros/month.

German businesses turned to other countries with young labor markets and a desire to experience working abroad, including Vietnam. Among the group of young workers are students at vocational schools. Many second and third generations of Vietnamese workers have lived in Germany.

In 2023, the Prime Minister of Thuringia state had a working trip to Vietnam, in which an important content was to attract Vietnamese human resources to work in Germany.

* How do businesses in Germany evaluate Vietnamese vocational students, sir?

– The biggest challenge for you is German, but this is understandable. The strengths of Vietnamese students and young workers are their hard work, willingness to work hard, and always being polite. The business network of Erfurt City Industrial Defense highly appreciates workers from Vietnam.

70% of study time at the enterprise

* In Vietnam, the vocational school system is facing many challenges before universities. In Germany, the quality of vocational schools is always highly appreciated. What is the secret, sir?

– Vocational schools in Germany are closely linked to businesses. Most programs allow 70% of students to study at businesses, students can practice and work directly during the study process. Only 30% of the time spent studying at school, mainly theoretical content.

Training targets are built based on the recruitment needs of local businesses. This is to limit the situation of overtraining or lack of practical needs, helping students find jobs immediately after completing their studies.

In the training program, students not only learn about technology but are trained in many other skills associated with business activities. For example, an auto repair student cannot only know how to repair cars, but must also know how to listen, communicate, and advise customers. They not only know how to follow patterns, but also know how to think and find new problems.

Because the training process makes a real difference for students, businesses can feel secure about the output standards from vocational schools. A trained worker usually gets a full-time position, while an untrained worker can only work in ancillary positions.

Business recognition contributes back to the reputation of vocational schools.

Another special thing is that in addition to initial vocational training, vocational schools and centers in Germany have advanced training programs. Some businesses and associations in Germany can deploy their own advanced vocational training programs.

Here, workers are improved and updated with techniques and technology. They also learn soft skills and management skills to be able to reach higher positions.