The move reflects changing recruitment trends across the province's industrial parks, where Chinese-invested companies have become major employers in manufacturing, technology, trade and services.

Students practice communication skills during a Chinese language class at the Bac Giang College of Industrial Techniques.

As competition for skilled labour intensifies, vocational education providers are redesigning curricula to equip graduates with both professional qualifications and practical language skills.

At Vietnam Korea Bac Giang College of Technology, the Chinese Language programme, offered by the Faculty of Basic Sciences, has been developed to combine language proficiency, cultural knowledge and workplace competencies rather than focusing solely on classroom instruction.

Students study business Chinese, commercial communication and service-sector terminology while also learning to apply artificial intelligence tools and Chinese-language office software.

The curriculum includes Chinese translation and interpretation, as well as content creation related to Chinese culture, reflecting the practical requirements of employers operating in global supply chains.

According to Truong Thi Kim Ngan, Deputy Head of the faculty, students are also encouraged to obtain internationally recognised qualifications, including the HSK Chinese proficiency test and the Business Chinese Test (BCT), helping strengthen their competitiveness in the labour market.

Workplace exposure begins early in the programme. From the second semester, students can undertake internships at Chinese enterprises to gain practical experience before graduation.

The college has also developed exchange programmes, joint training initiatives with Chinese institutions and opportunities for vocational study scholarships in China.

Between June and December 2026, electronics manufacturer Luxshare-ICT is providing scholarships for students at the College of Industrial Techniques.

Under the programme, students spend two-and-a-half years studying in Vietnam before completing six months of practical training in China to improve technical skills and Chinese communication.

Graduates are expected to be offered full-time positions at Luxshare-ICT with competitive salaries. The overseas training is designed to strengthen both professional capability and international adaptability.

The expansion of language training comes as companies with Chinese investment continue to recruit workers for positions requiring both technical expertise and foreign-language ability.

According to the management board of Bac Ninh's industrial parks, employers are seeking trained workers in precision engineering, automation, intelligent control systems, electronic integrated circuits, semiconductors and advanced food processing, with Chinese-language proficiency increasingly regarded as an advantage.

Hoang Thi Thuy, Head of recruitment at Luxshare-ICT, said candidates who possess both technical skills and Chinese-language ability enjoy stronger career prospects.

The company is recruiting for positions including external affairs coordinators, local customer support staff and supply chain specialists.

Many of these jobs require employees to communicate directly in Chinese without relying on interpreters during daily operations, she said.

A Chinese language class at Vietnam-Korea Bac Giang College of Technology.

Education providers say today's students are no longer pursuing language certificates alone but practical communication skills that can be applied in production, engineering and management environments.

That shift has prompted vocational colleges to redesign teaching methods by strengthening speaking skills, occupational competencies and understanding of corporate culture.

Many vocational schools are introducing Chinese-language programmes at both foundation and specialised levels, while incorporating Chinese into selected technical subjects.

Bac Ninh's Department of Education and Training has also directed vocational institutions to improve foreign-language instruction with greater emphasis on workplace communication, including understanding technical specifications, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Schools are further supporting students through vocational clubs, Chinese-language technical presentation competitions and cooperative training programmes with Chinese companies conducted in Vietnam, at enterprises and in China, as they seek to produce graduates capable of meeting the evolving needs of foreign manufacturers operating in one of Vietnam's fastest-growing industrial hubs.

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