Highland youth gradually approach digital technology

In the era of digital transformation, highland youth are no longer “outsiders”. With the support of education and training programs and technology popularization policies, many highland youth are gradually approaching and applying digital technology to study, start-up and self-development.

Young people of Phong Quang commune introduce sturgeon products raised in the high mountains.

Hoang Gia Nhi grew up in the mountainous commune of Na Ri. Thanks to smartphones and computers connected to the Internet, Nhi has been able to access a lot of knowledge in subjects through online learning with teachers and accessing lectures on digital platforms.

Along with that, Nhi always tries hard to study, so in the 2022-2023 school year, she won the Third Prize in Literature at the district level, in the 2023-2024 school year, she won the First Prize in Math at the provincial level (old Bac Kan province) and passed the entrance exam to Bac Kan Specialized High School. In the 2024-2025 school year, Nhi won the Encouragement Prize in Math at the provincial level, and the Second Prize in the Provincial Handheld Calculator Competition.

Hoang Gia Nhi said: Since having access to the Internet and smartphones, I can watch video lectures, look up documents on Google, and learn English on application platforms. Thanks to that, I understand lessons faster and learn many new things beyond textbooks. I find learning more from digital platforms very interesting.

Schools in mountainous areas have introduced Computer Science into their curriculum and it has become a favorite subject for many ethnic minority students. Thanks to support from NGOs and educational projects, many schools are equipped with modern computer rooms and Internet connections.

In addition to using digital technology for learning, many young people in the highlands are taking advantage of digital technology platforms to start businesses. Some typical models such as selling agricultural products through e-commerce platforms, livestreaming to introduce agricultural products and local specialties, initially bring stable income.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hao, a member of the Viet Cuong Vermicelli Cooperative in Van Lang Commune, said: When I first started taking photos and videos of the Cooperative's products, I encountered many difficulties in image processing. After many times of doing so, promoting products on digital platforms has become easier. Thanks to selling products via social networks and e-commerce platforms, the Cooperative's revenue is increasing. Having many orders from provinces and cities in the country has promoted the Cooperative to develop day by day, creating jobs for local youth and workers.

To support highland youth to truly "catch up" with digital technology, the Youth Union at all levels, the Education sector and local authorities are actively coordinating to effectively implement many models such as: "Highland digital classroom", "Digital creative space for youth"... Thereby equipping highland youth with digital knowledge and skills.

Thai Nguyen Provincial Youth Union has launched the Campaign "Civilized Behavior on Cyberspace" with the participation of more than 400 youth union members and students; deployed the communication program "Volunteer Moments" Photo Contest to spread the image of the green volunteer uniform and the enthusiastic and vibrant atmosphere of Thai Nguyen Provincial Youth Union members; coordinated with Thai Nguyen Provincial Information Center to organize the Photo and Video Contest "Fragrance and Colors of Tea Land"...

The implementation of the "Digital Education for All" movement has had many positive changes. During Youth Month alone, the province established more than 200 volunteer youth teams for "Digital Education for All", attracting nearly 7,000 youth union members to participate; organized more than 30 training and propaganda sessions, supporting more than 15,000 people to popularize digital skills; 70% of children and adolescents have access to digital capacity building activities; 65% of young people use online public services; 75% of young people use electronic payment accounts; supported more than 200,000 people to install and use digital signatures/personal electronic signatures.

Ms. Pham Thi Thu Hien, Secretary of Thai Nguyen Provincial Youth Union, affirmed: Thanks to the attention of Party committees and authorities at all levels, the support of Youth Union organizations at all levels, along with the proactive and eager-to-learn spirit of the young people themselves, more and more highland youth have gradually approached and mastered modern technological tools.

Recognizing the role of digital transformation in youth development, especially in mountainous areas, the Standing Committee of Thai Nguyen Provincial Youth Union has proactively implemented many practical programs and models to support highland youth in accessing digital technology.

Some typical models and activities include: Establishing and maintaining youth digital technology groups; organizing the Thai Nguyen Youth Forum with digital society; actively propagating and guiding people, youth union members, especially youth in mountainous areas and ethnic minority youth to access and use online public services...

Practical support models and programs continue to be opportunities for highland youth to make breakthroughs, contributing to local socio-economic development and preserving national cultural identity in the new era.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202508/thanh-nien-vung-cao-tung-buoc-tiep-can-cong-nghe-so-edb3dab/