Starting a career after military service.

- Completing military service is not only a milestone marking maturity in a disciplined environment but also the starting point for a new journey, a journey of self-development and career building. To ensure that more than 1,000 soldiers discharged in early 2026 will not feel disoriented upon returning to their localities, career counseling and guidance have been implemented early on.

Soldiers of Battalion 1, Regiment 123, Provincial Military Command, listen to career guidance advice.

Every year, over 1,000 young people in the province are discharged from the military. This workforce possesses a strong sense of discipline, good health, and is suitable for many job positions. To support this force in their return to civilian life, the policy of providing vocational training cards valid for 12 months, along with state support for training costs, is considered an important "passport." However, waiting until they receive their discharge papers to start exploring career options can easily lead to confusion or wasted time. To overcome this, many businesses in Lang Son have proactively collaborated with military units to organize counseling and career guidance sessions right at the barracks before their discharge date.

For example, on December 26, 2025, Viet Phat Lang Son International Education Development Joint Stock Company directly visited Battalion 1, Regiment 123, Provincial Military Command to hold a dialogue and provide career guidance for the soldiers. At this event, the soldiers not only received updated information on the labor market but were also introduced to specific pathways ranging from studying abroad to vocational training.

Mr. Hoang Van Dong, Director of Viet Phat Lang Son International Education Development Joint Stock Company, said: "Instead of waiting for applications to be submitted, we choose to approach them directly at the unit. Military personnel about to be discharged or newly enlisted are a high-quality workforce with good health and discipline. At Regiment 123, the company introduced many learning and working opportunities and committed to policies that reduce tuition fees and support employment. Early counseling gives them time to think and choose so that they can immediately start their careers upon discharge."

The proactive approach of businesses has positively impacted the mindset of soldiers. Dinh Manh Hao, from That Khe commune, who will be discharged in 2026, said: "Thanks to the direct consultations from businesses and cooperating units during my time in the military, I was able to quickly formulate a plan for overseas employment to develop my economic situation, avoiding feelings of confusion and 'relaxation' upon returning to civilian life."

While businesses play the role of "pioneers" within their units, the Lang Son Provincial Employment Service Center is a reliable "destination" for demobilized soldiers returning to their localities. Mr. Vi Hoai Nam, Deputy Director of the Provincial Employment Service Center, stated: "Immediately after soldiers complete their service and return to their localities to register for jobs, we will be the central point of contact, providing in-depth advice to help them use their vocational training cards most effectively. We regularly organize job fairs, connecting with hundreds of businesses inside and outside the province to introduce positions that best match the skills and aspirations of demobilized citizens. This coordination ensures that they do not lose job opportunities after their discharge."

Thanks to a closed-loop process from early career guidance by businesses to support and connection from various units, the number of military personnel registering for vocational training and finding employment in Lang Son has increased significantly in recent years. Observations at several training facilities, such as the Minh Long Driving Training and Examination Center and the Tung Linh Private Vocational Training Center, show that the proportion of trainees who are demobilized soldiers remains high. While only 21 people participated in vocational training between 2017 and 2019, this number has increased to over 500 in the last five years. The close collaboration between private businesses and agencies/units has created a solid foundation, helping young soldiers confidently embark on their career paths.

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