In the context of digital transformation and increasingly deep international integration, career guidance for students from secondary education has become an urgent requirement. Recognizing this importance, Mien Trung Industry and Trade College (MITC) has continuously expanded its cooperation network with general education institutions in Phu Yen province, especially in mountainous districts.

One of the recent notable steps is strengthening cooperation with EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School in Son Hoa district, aiming to expand career guidance opportunities for 9th grade students in remote areas.

Affirming the Role of Career Guidance in General Education

 Grade 9 students from EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School take commemorative photos during their hands-on experience of various professions at MITC

Early career guidance, especially at the secondary school level, is increasingly becoming an essential requirement in modern education. Grade 9 students particularly need special attention, as this is a pivotal stage that determines the next educational path – continuing to high school, vocational training, or combining both through the 9+ College training model.

At this age, students begin to develop awareness of their interests and abilities but lack practical knowledge about professions, labor trends, and learning conditions after secondary school. Without timely and appropriate guidance, students can easily fall into making career choices based on intuition or trends, or worse, dropping out of school because they cannot set clear goals.

Grade 9 students from EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School experience various professions firsthand at MITC

Therefore, career guidance for 9th grade students needs to be implemented more systematically, scientifically, and practically than ever before. Being advised on the right field and profession not only helps students save time and learning costs but also opens up a sustainable development path that matches individual abilities and social needs. Especially in remote areas in Son Hoa district, bringing career information to 9th grade students is the key for them to actively choose their future, rather than passively following the majority or giving up on their dreams due to circumstances.

The close collaboration between general schools and vocational education institutions like MITC in career guidance for 9th grade students not only contributes to diversifying learning options for students but also plays a crucial role in developing high-quality human resources with solid practical skills – an important factor in the workforce structure transition process both locally and nationally.

MITC – A Pioneer in Career Guidance in Phu Yen

With 47 years of construction and development, MITC has affirmed its position as one of the leading vocational education institutions in the Central region. The school not only focuses on training quality but also pays special attention to career guidance for general students. Through cooperation programs with high schools, secondary schools, and elementary schools in the province, MITC has organized many practical activities such as career counseling, school tours, and professional experiences, thereby helping students have a clearer view of future career options.

 Dr. Tran Kim Quyen –Rector of the Mien Trung Industry and Trade College, speaking at the meeting

Speaking at the program, Dr. Tran Kim Quyen – Rector of the Mien Trung Industry and Trade College, emphasized: “Career guidance is not only the responsibility of vocational schools or career guidance centers but must be implemented synchronously from secondary to high school. Mien Trung Industry and Trade College is not simply a place for vocational skills training but also an institution that accompanies students on their journey of self-discovery and choosing a suitable future.” Dr. Tran Kim Quyen affirmed that MITC always focuses on building programs to reach students in remote areas, with the goal of narrowing the gap in access to vocational education. Cooperative activities like those with EaChrang are not just formal but truly serve as bridges for students to have practical experiences and better understand the diverse, modern job market.

 Mr. Phan Anh Quoc – Rector of EaChrang Elementary and Secondary School, speaking at the meeting

In response, Mr. Phan Anh Quoc – Rector of EaChrang Elementary and Secondary School, on behalf of the school’s administration, expressed deep gratitude to MITC for the warm reception and organization of in-depth professional experience activities for students. He shared: “Our students, mostly children of ethnic minorities, have limited learning conditions. But they are all eager to learn, full of determination, and very much in need of proper early guidance. The companionship of Mien Trung Industry and Trade College brings a new vitality, helping them gain more confidence and understanding about the learning and career path ahead.”

The Meeting and Working Session between MITC and EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School: Expanding Opportunities for Mountain Students

The working program between MITC and EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School marks an important step in bringing career guidance closer to students in remote areas. Through this program, students from EaChrang School will have access to diverse and rich career guidance activities, including:

  • Organizing career counseling sessions: Helping students understand about professions, development trends of the labor market, thereby guiding career choices suitable to individual abilities and interests. • Field trips to MITC: Students will have the opportunity to experience the learning environment, learn about the training fields at the school, thereby having a more realistic view of career options. • Organizing experiential classes: Helping students become familiar with the basic skills of some professions, thereby arousing passion and early career orientation. •
  • Representatives of MITC and EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School take commemorative photos at the meeting

The collaboration between MITC and EaChrang Elementary & Secondary School is an exemplary model of coordination between vocational education and basic general education in the reform period. When students still in school have access to career guidance in a systematic, scientific way – that is the foundation for forming a generation of skilled, passionate workers, ready to serve the country in the industry 4.0 era.

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Dinh Phu