Vocational training for blind students

On July 3, the Vocational Education Center and the Hanoi Blind Association held the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Basic Massage Course and awarded vocational training certificates to visually impaired students.

Deputy Director of the Center for Vocational Education , Hanoi Blind Association Nguyen Trung Thai awarded Certificates of Merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in study and training. Photo: Yen Ly.

Speaking at the program, Deputy Director of the Center for Vocational Education, Hanoi Blind Association Nguyen Trung Thai praised the efforts of the blind students. They have overcome difficulties in transportation, in accessing learning support materials, in applying technological advances in teaching and learning to successfully complete the course, opening up opportunities for stable jobs, creating legitimate income and affirming their self-worth in society.

With the knowledge and skills that have been equipped, the Vocational Education Center, Hanoi Blind Association believes that students will confidently step into the career path. The Center also commits to continue to accompany students, introduce suitable jobs and support the blind in the process of integrating into the labor market. At the same time, the Center will organize more advanced training courses, specialized courses to continuously develop skills and expand opportunities for the blind themselves.

Starting from March 14, after more than 3 months of training, 11 students have achieved remarkable results and received Vocational Training Certificates. Of which, 3 students graduated with Excellent rank, 5 students graduated with Fair rank.

Over the past 4 years, the Center for Vocational Education and the Hanoi Blind Association has opened dozens of massage training courses for more than 200 students. Most of the students after graduation have technical skills, ensuring their practice. After training, the number of students with jobs reaches over 90%.

Vice President of the Hanoi Blind Association Nguyen Huy Viet awarded vocational certificates to students. Photo: Yen Ly

Currently, the Hanoi Blind Association has nearly 250 massage establishments for the visually impaired, some of which are managed by the Association, the rest are mostly invested in by members. Most of the establishments operate quite effectively, creating jobs for nearly 2,000 visually impaired workers with an average monthly salary of 5-8 million VND/person; some establishments have a salary of over 10 million VND/person/month.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/dao-tao-nghe-cho-hoc-vien-khiem-thi-707909.html