In the trend of deep international integration and the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the demand for highly skilled human resources who are responsive to practical production and service needs is becoming increasingly urgent. Short-term training, with its flexible and rapidly updated nature, has been affirming its vital role in the modern vocational education system.

To assess the current situation, share experiences, and seek practical solutions to improve the quality of short-term training, on the afternoon of April 26, at Hall A2, Campus 1, Mien Trung Industry and Trade College solemnly organized a specialized workshop with the theme “Current Status and Solutions to Improve the Quality of Short-Term Training.”

The workshop was attended by Dr. Tran Kim Quyen – Party Secretary, Chairman of the Board, Principal of the School; Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc – Standing Committee Member of the Party Committee, Vice Principal, Chair of the Workshop; Dr. Le Kim Anh – Party Committee Member, Vice Principal; Heads and Deputy Heads of specialized units, and experienced lecturers.

With their concise, flexible, accessible, and practical nature, short-term training programs are increasingly becoming one of the strategic directions in the vocational education system. Especially in the context of the digital economy, where automation processes and technological transformation are happening rapidly, updating skills for workers through short-term courses is not just a need but a survival requirement for both businesses and individuals.

Dr. Tran Kim Quyen – Party Secretary, Chairman of the Board, Principal of the School, delivering the opening speech at the Workshop

In her opening speech at the Workshop, Dr. Tran Kim Quyen – Party Secretary, Chairman of the Board, Principal of the School emphasized: “Short-term training is no longer a trend but has become a strategic component in the national vocational education system. Improving the quality of short-term training means enhancing the competitiveness of learners, while contributing to the socio-economic development of the locality and the country.”

At the Workshop, Master Dang Thi Nghia – Director of the MITC Social Needs Training Center presented a Summary Report on short-term training at Mien Trung Industry and Trade College. The report clearly outlined the outstanding results achieved recently, such as: Expanding the enrollment scale for short-term classes, strengthening cooperation with businesses to design practical programs, diversifying training forms (in-person, online, combined), focusing on training according to orders from organizations and businesses.

Besides the achievements, the report also frankly pointed out existing limitations such as training programs not being truly flexible for each group of learners, not fully exploiting the potential of digital technology in training, and challenges in short-term enrollment due to low social awareness.

 Dr. Nguyen Trung Hoa – Director of the Training and International Cooperation Center, presenting a paper at the Workshop

The workshop continued with the presentation of two key papers: “Trends in Short-Term Training in the Context of Integration and Digital Transformation” by Dr. Nguyen Trung Hoa – Director of the Training and International Cooperation Center, emphasizing the urgent requirements for integrating information technology and artificial intelligence into short-term programs, while increasing personalization for learners. And “Solutions to Improve the Effectiveness of Enrollment and Implementation of Short-Term Training Programs in the Service Sector” by Master Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy – Head of the Business Administration – Tourism – Commerce Department, who proposed specific recommendations to enhance the appeal of short-term training classes, especially in fields with high human resource demands such as Tourism – Services – Restaurants – Hotels.

Master Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy – Head of the Business Administration – Tourism – Commerce Department presenting a paper at the Workshop

The papers deeply analyzed the role of the short-term training model in creating human resources capable of quickly adapting to volatile working environments. The opinions agreed that there needs to be a strong transformation from training according to existing programs to training according to social needs; developing diverse learning forms such as online – combined – project-based; and expanding business-school cooperation models.

In particular, many opinions emphasized the role of technology in short-term training. The integration of artificial intelligence, online learning platforms, and digital resource repositories not only helps save time and costs but also significantly improves learning effectiveness for learners of all ages and professions.

 

The atmosphere of the Workshop became livelier during the discussion, with many practical ideas being presented

The atmosphere of the Workshop became livelier during the discussion. Many practical ideas were proposed such as: Building a bank of short-term courses updated according to the needs of each period, promoting soft skills and digital skills training for students, enhancing communication and promotion of short-term courses on digital platforms, expanding training links with businesses and organizations both domestically and internationally.

 Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc – Vice Principal of the School, Chair of the Workshop, summarizing, evaluating, and concluding the Workshop

Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc – Vice Principal of the School, Chair of the Workshop, summarized, evaluated, and concluded the workshop, emphasizing that: For short-term training to truly fulfill its role, the school needs to persist in innovating management and training models, strengthen cooperation with businesses, and build a flexible, friendly, and effective lifelong learning ecosystem.

This workshop is a concrete step, demonstrating the determination for continuous innovation and integration, contributing to building a workforce with solid skills, ready for international integration.

In the coming time, the school will continue to promote cooperation with businesses, strongly apply information technology, and develop a flexible learning ecosystem, expanding lifelong learning opportunities for all learners.

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Dinh Phu