Ho Chi Minh City students explore careers at career education counseling program

(NLDO)-Secondary school students can flexibly choose to study vocational education, studying culture and vocational skills in parallel.

On the morning of November 11, at Tran Van On Secondary School (Tan Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training and Ho Chi Minh City Education Magazine organized the "Ho Chi Minh City Vocational Education (VET) Admission and Career Guidance Program in 2025" with more than 60 vocational education institutions participating.

Students enthusiastically asked questions from career consultants

Many students are interested in "hot" majors that are not affected by artificial intelligence (AI).

Ms. Truong Hai Thanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training, said that this year the program is organized at 22 secondary schools, colleges, vocational training centers and vocational training centers in the city. The main participants are 8th and 9th grade students and career guidance teachers.

The program provides students with information on admission to grade 10, career orientation counseling after junior high school, psychological and health counseling during exam season, and forecasts human resource needs; at the same time, contributes to the implementation of the work of streamlining junior high school graduates, improving the quality of vocational education by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

In addition to the traditional path to high schools and gifted schools, Mr. Dao Phi Truong, an expert from the Department of Continuing Education - Vocational and University Education - Department of Education and Training, suggests that secondary school students have another flexible option, which is to study vocational education. This path allows them to study culture and vocational skills in parallel.

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Students enthusiastically participated in the booth of Vien Dong College

The booth of Ho Chi Minh City International College attracted many students interested in bartending, tourism and services.

Experts encourage students to proactively learn, experience reality at booths and think carefully about their career choice, ensuring it is suitable for their personal abilities, interests and especially the socio-economic trends in the next 5 to 10 years.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hoc-sinh-tp-hcm-kham-pha-nghe-tai-chuong-trinh-tu-van-giao-duc-nghe-nghiep-196251111111408792.htm