We will see the emergence of 'engineers of 57'.

TPO - Engineers under Program 57 are those trained to meet the requirements of the Central Committee's Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

The number 57 is not just a resolution.

At the Human Resource Development Forum - a new impetus for implementing Resolution 57/NQ-TW, organized byFPT Group in collaboration with various ministries and agencies, Dr. Le Truong Tung, Chairman of the University Council (FPT University), stated that, in the context of rapidly changing science and technology and the spirit of innovation clearly demonstrated in the important resolutions of the Central Committee, the university is very aware that education cannot continue to operate in the way it did 3 to 5 years ago.

Seminar on developing new impetus for the nation

"We are facing many challenges – typically the strong 'infiltration' of artificial intelligence (AI) into almost all socio -economic sectors, leading to fundamental changes in how we learn, the content of learning, and learning goals," Mr. Tung said.

Therefore, he argued that the urgent question now is: How should the content of training programs change to suit the new context?

With resolutions like 68, 59…, if there isn't profound innovation in education , the younger generation will lack many essential skills and be unable to fulfill their roles in the new era. In that case, educational organizations like FPT will clearly fail to fulfill their mission.

Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT, affirmed that human resources are the core of national development in the era of progress.

Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT, believes that with the current pace of development, it is necessary to "run and queue at the same time" – even in the field of education and training. Recently, during a meeting with the Hai Phong City Party Committee, city leaders requested FPT to immediately deploy its "57 engineers" force to agencies and units. The number 57 is now not just a resolution but a symbol of the great and decisive changes in the country, such as Resolutions 18, 68, 66, 59...

Currently, according to Mr. Binh, all departments, agencies, and localities are ready to receive this workforce of engineers. Therefore, the requirement is to provide urgent, practical training, and training within an unprecedented timeframe.

What does Engineer 57 need?

Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy, Director of the Office of the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV), believes that when discussing Resolution 57, three main groups of issues need to be addressed: science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation. In both the public and private sectors, we need to clearly assess: Where are the capacity gaps, and what types of personnel are lacking?

Ms. Thuy affirmed that there is currently a severe shortage of personnel with in-depth knowledge of science and technology. In recent years, new topics such as emission reduction and green transition have emerged strongly, but the team of experts and high-quality personnel is still insufficient to meet the demand.

Speakers giving presentations at the forum.

In the context of digital transformation, despite having a relatively abundant IT workforce, businesses, especially state-owned enterprises, still lack a suitable workforce.

In the private sector, there is a shortage of "skilled" managers – that is, managers with in-depth expertise, who understand what digital transformation is, and who need to be equipped with new knowledge and skills in the context of modern operations.

The public sector faces immense pressure for transformation, but is experiencing a severe shortage of human resources. Concepts such as "data-driven governance" and "people-centered" governance are being introduced – but the question is: Which human resources will implement these strategies?

In reality, we have long placed the burden of digital transformation on the shoulders of the IT workforce, but now we see a serious shortage of specialized teams for restructuring business processes – a vital element in any transformation.

Based on that experience, Ms. Thuy proposed three groups of 57 engineers who need to be trained and developed:

Specialized science and technology engineers (with in-depth knowledge of specific industries, such as banking, logistics, manufacturing, etc.); intelligent administrators and managers (skilled in applying data and technology to make decisions and implement modern management); and business analysts (connecting processes, data, and technology, supporting the restructuring of operational systems). According to Ms. Thuy, these are the core forces if we want to implement Resolution 57 in a substantive and effective way.

Mr. Le Thanh Tung, a member of the Board of Directors of VietinBank, posed the question: "What do engineers aged 57 in the banking sector need?" According to Mr. Tung, banks are severely lacking personnel with expertise in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity – key elements in the digital transformation of the finance and banking industry.

In terms of management and operational thinking, the current team lacks knowledge of modern methodologies such as design thinking, which is particularly important in an environment of rapid innovation and transformation.

“We are also facing difficulties in deploying digital banking and digital factory models, which require not only technological infrastructure but also suitable human capabilities,” Mr. Tung affirmed. Therefore, in the spirit of Resolution 57, a new generation of banking staff (also known as “57 engineers”) needs to possess the following three elements: a foundational and up-to-date knowledge of digital technology; foreign language proficiency; management skills; and the ability to self-learn, adapt flexibly to a changing environment, and possess an innovative spirit.

Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, General Director of FPT Group, added that the 57 engineers needed to have systems thinking skills and knowledge of the law.

Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The goal is that by 2030, Vietnam's scientific, technological, and innovation potential and level will reach an advanced level in many important fields, ranking among the leading countries in the upper-middle income group; the technological and innovation capabilities of enterprises will reach above-average levels globally; and by 2045, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation will develop sustainably, contributing to Vietnam becoming a developed, high-income country.

Nghiem Hue

Source: https://tienphong.vn/se-hinh-thanh-nhung-ki-su-57-post1740304.tpo