On March 24–25, a training program under the EMSIV Project “Empowerment of ethnic Minority Students in Vietnam” was held at Hanoi University, with the participation of representatives from higher education institutions and both domestic and international partners. The delegation from Thai Nguyen University, led by Dr. Mai Anh Khoa, Director of the Department of Science, Technology and International Affairs, attended the program.
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Photo: Guest experts sharing insights at the program.
The training program focused on strengthening institutional capacity to support students, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds, through training activities, experience sharing, and enhanced collaboration among higher education institutions. The program content aimed to improve the effectiveness of student support services, foster stronger linkages between universities and the labor market, and expand career development opportunities for students.
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Photo: Delegates attending the program.
During the program, a number of presentations and discussions were delivered, addressing key topics such as employment support policies and activities for students, as well as initiatives to develop entrepreneurial capacity and opportunities for students at Hanoi University. In addition, experts and guest speakers shared insights on enhancing job-seeking skills for ethnic minority youth and career opportunities in Vietnam’s hospitality sector. Notably, ethnic minority alumni of Hanoi University shared their real-life experiences in academic pursuits and career development, providing inspiration and guidance for current students.
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Photo: Representative of Hanoi University presenting a commemorative gift to Thai Nguyen University.
The EMSIV Project, “Empowerment of ethnic Minority Students in Vietnam” is funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ KA2 program and was officially launched in March 2024. The project involves nine partners, including AlmaLaurea (Interuniversity Consortium of Italy), Polytechnic University of Porto (Portugal), University of Insubria (Italy), and six Vietnamese institutions: Hanoi University, Tay Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen University, Nha Trang University, the Agriculture and Forestry Research & Development Center for Mountains Region, and the Management Board of Hanoi Industrial Zones and Processing & Export Areas. The project aims to enhance the capacity of ethnic minority students through research on their perceptions and analysis of labor market perspectives. It seeks to promote support for these students by raising awareness, transferring European best practices, strengthening stakeholder commitment, and fostering supportive policies and opportunities from educational institutions, employers, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders in Vietnam.
Through participation in the program, the Thai Nguyen University delegation had the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences, while strengthening cooperative ties with both domestic and international partners. This meaningful activity contributes to improving training quality, promoting equitable access to education, and fostering sustainable human resource development.
