Nearly 3,000 Nghe An students participate in Career Counseling Day

On the morning of June 14, at Vocational College No. 4 - Ministry of National Defense, the General Department of Vocational Education - Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in coordination with Nghe An Provincial Youth Union organized the Career Counseling and Vocational Education Admissions Festival 2020.

Also attending were comrade Do Nang Khanh - Deputy Director General of the General Department of Vocational Education - Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs. On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrade Cao Thi Hien - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, along with representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee, Provincial Youth Union, Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, colleges, vocational secondary schools and more than 3,000 students from high schools, final year students graduating from colleges and secondary schools in the province. Photo: Duc Anh

This is the first time the Career Counseling - Vocational Education Admissions Festival has been held in Nghe An with a series of activities including: Career Counseling - Vocational Education Admissions for high school students, job counseling and recruitment for final year students with the participation of 30 booths from colleges, intermediate schools and businesses.

Coming from many high schools across the country, many students also expressed their thoughts on the issue of choosing a career today.

Student Nguyen Vu Manh - Cua Lo High School said: Currently, our families are still orienting us to go to schools such as economics and law schools, "hot" schools. However, we want to study at schools based on our passion and interests, but we have not been oriented on which school to study at or how to study. Meanwhile, the lessons in class mainly revolve around cultural studies.

Comrades Do Nang Khanh and Cao Thi Hien presented souvenir flags to units participating in the program. Photo: Duc Anh

Discussing these questions, a representative from the General Department of Vocational Education shared with students about career orientation. Accordingly, Dr. Do Van Giang - Deputy Director of the Department of Formal Training, General Department of Vocational Education said: Parental orientation is necessary with the best wishes for children.

However, to choose a career that suits your passion and interests, you can look for more information from schools and consult experts, ask teachers, and ask friends to make the most appropriate choice.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the program. Photo: Duc Anh

Dr. Nguyen Le Minh - former Deputy Director, Deputy Head of the National Employment Program of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs also gave advice that when choosing a career, students should choose according to 5 "moderates", which are:suitable for ability, personality, health and economic conditions of the familyChoosing the right career is the key to success.

According to information from the conference, currently in the vocational field alone, there are over 800 majors and occupations trained at intermediate level and about 500 majors and occupations trained at college level. Therefore, there are many career opportunities for students after graduation. In addition, a positive sign is that currently 85% of students at vocational schools have jobs with high incomes after graduation.

Many policies for vocational students

Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Do Nang Khanh - Deputy Director General of the General Department of Vocational Education affirmed: Vocational education plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the country, and is the address for supplying skilled labor to the labor market.

Deputy Director General of the General Department of Vocational Education Do Nang Khanh spoke at the program. Photo: Duc Anh

However, in Vietnam, due to the psychology of preferring degrees, for a long time there has been a situation of too many teachers and not enough workers, the unemployment rate after graduating from university is high with about 250,000 people each year, causing waste of time, costs, opportunities for individuals and society, putting pressure on the economy and waste at the social level.

Currently, the Law on Education (amended) passed by the National Assembly has solved many practical problems. In particular, the provisions on articulation, streaming, and career guidance are clearly expressed and ensure openness according to world trends. In particular, the concepts, principles, streaming, and articulation have been clarified, creating a legal corridor for implementation in practice, ensuring equal learning and development opportunities for everyone.

Students of Cua Lo High School ask questions to experts. Photo: Duc Anh

With the above meaning, the Career Counseling and Vocational Education Admissions Festival will help students understand the world of careers, form professional personality and ethics, and create a mindset ready to participate in the industrialization and modernization of the country in the integration period.

Career consultants advise students on career choices. Photo: Duc Anh

In particular, by attending the program, students are provided with information, career orientation, and can interact with school representatives around the topic "Choosing the right career - Future success".

This is also an opportunity for attendees to grasp the policies and incentives of the Party and State on vocational education, the needs and forecasts of skilled labor recruitment needs in the coming time.

Delegates visit school booths. Photo: Duc Anh

Some vocational schools will also organize practical experience activities at some workshops for students to visit and learn./.