Combining Theory and Practice

Tien Hai Vocational Training Centre in Thai Binh province was established and officially began operation in October 2010. With its new methodology linking theoretical knowledge and practice, the centre is emerging as a leading light in vocational training in Tien Hai district and Thai Binh province in general.

 

Although it is just now in the process of completing facilities for human resource training, the newly established Tien Hai Vocational Training Centre has opened a new trend of development focusing on generating the highest benefits for trainees. Mr Vu Manh Khoi, Director of the Centre, said: “As soon as we opened we began computer and mechanical courses for local trainees. Positively, all mechanical graduates are paid at least VND3 million a month by their employers.”

 

Particularly, in June 2010, the centre organised four computer classes for more than 90 officers of the Farmers’ Association, preschool teachers, elementary and self-employed workers. Currently, the centre has a good training equipment system which costs more than VND2 billion. It has established an IT training centre to meet demand and provide repair services and supply computer equipment for organisations and individuals inside and outside the district.

 

Director Khoi said what he loves most in vocational training at the centre is the model of socialisation. Accordingly, students of mechanics and sewing will have short, basic theoretical programmes. After their theoretical programmes, trainees will be sent to factories cooperating with the centre to practice their knowledge and skills. There, they can have direct contact with real equipment and create products under the guidance of teachers and senior workers. With this model, trainees do not have to pay for their practical apprenticeship, and even get paid for products they manufacture. After they graduate, they will be employed with pay appropriate for their performance level.

 

In the coming time, the centre will expand its training facilities. The centre will continue coordinating with district youth unions, farmers associations, women's associations and commune-level People's Committees to open computer training courses. In the last six months of 2011, it plans to open around 15 classes for 200 to 250 trainees.

 

At present, the centre is preparing to relocate to another place to provide better teaching and training. Director Khoi said the centre will create a training model that closely links theory with practice. It will contact investors and businesses to allow its students practice during their study, and to employ them after their graduation.

In Thai Binh province, Tien Hai district in particular, the number of trained workers without practical experience is relatively large. This is an economic waste. Hence, the model of training that Tien Hai Vocational Training Centre is applying is effective and worth expanding.