Vocational schools need to 'say no to low quality'.

In 2019, the quality of vocational training in Vietnam ranked 8th in the ASEAN region, but it has now moved into the top 4, and has increased from 3.8 points in 2018 to 4.4 points on a 6-point scale.

On the afternoon of January 17th, at the ceremony announcing the results of the quality accreditation of the Viễn Đông College of Vocational Education , Mr. Truong Anh Dung, Director General of the General Department of Vocational Education, Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, emphasized the importance of vocational training.

In this context, vocational training plays a crucial role in improving skills and creating job opportunities for workers, thereby enhancing the quality of Vietnam's human resources.

Vietnam's vocational training quality has improved its ranking within ASEAN.

Mr. Dung stated: "According to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (PCI) survey and statistics, in 2019, Vietnam's vocational training quality ranked 8th in the ASEAN region, but now it is in the top 4. A report by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) also shows that in 2018, Vietnam's vocational training quality on a 6-point scale only reached 3.8 points, but now it has reached 4.4 points. This confirms that quality assurance at vocational schools has been strengthened and given much attention in recent years."

Reportedly, the accreditation results show that Vien Dong College met 9 criteria and 100 standards with a total score of 96/100. Mr. Truong Anh Dung commented that this score is very high in the accreditation of vocational education institutions.

Associate Professor Phan Thanh Binh, former member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, former Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education, and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Vietnam Association of Universities and Colleges (right), congratulates the staff of Vien Dong College.

According to Mr. Dung, quality assurance in vocational schools requires a continuous effort and consensus from leaders to lecturers and students. "Vocational schools need to develop a quality assurance system and build a culture of quality. Only by resolutely saying no to low quality can vocational education develop," Mr. Dung stated.

Here, Dr. Tran Thanh Hai, Principal of Vien Dong College, shared that the school has invested in facilities, laboratory equipment, and practical workshops to closely match those of businesses. In addition, the training program has been reformed, designed with a practical focus, and updated to meet the requirements of businesses and labor market trends.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-nghe-can-noi-khong-voi-chat-luong-thap-185250117222434148.htm