The event brought together regional institutions and enterprises to discuss collaboration in vocational education and the role of emerging technologies in workforce development.

Vice Rector of Bac Ninh Industrial Technical College Cao Thi Mai Phuong speaks at the forum.

Leading the Bac Ninh delegation was Vice Rector Cao Thi Mai Phuong, marking the third time the college has sent senior representatives to participate in the forum.

During the meeting, the college was elected Vice President of the China-ASEAN Alliance for High-end Vocational Education Equipment. The alliance aims to strengthen cross-border collaboration in vocational training, promote resource sharing and advance joint projects in high-end equipment and component manufacturing across Southeast Asia and China.

Speaking at the forum, Phuong delivered a presentation on “Key challenges and solutions in applying artificial intelligence in training at Bac Ninh Industrial Technical College and other vocational institutions in Vietnam.”

She highlighted difficulties in adapting curricula, upgrading digital infrastructure, and equipping teaching staff with AI-related skills, while calling for greater partnerships with industry and international institutions.

With a strong commitment to student development, the college has emphasized a people-centered approach in recent years, aligning training quality with the evolving needs of the labor market. Since 2023, it has sent more than 300 students to China for advanced study and skill enhancement under exchange programs.

Looking ahead, from the 2025-2026 academic year, the college will integrate new subjects into its training programmes, covering AI applications, digital transformation, productivity and quality management, semiconductor technology, and information technology.

These initiatives are expected to expand opportunities for students to participate in domestic and international training through collaborations with enterprises and overseas partners.

Cao Thi Mai Phuong, representing Bac Ninh Industrial Technical College, receives the appointment as Vice President of the China-ASEAN Alliance for High-end Vocational Education Equipment.

The institution said it is committed to strengthening international cooperation, improving teaching standards and modernizing its curricula. By doing so, it aims to supply highly skilled workers to meet the demands of Vietnam’s labor market during a period of rapid integration and industrial transformation.

“International cooperation in vocational training is no longer optional – it is a necessity in the era of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” Phuong said at the event. “We see AI, digitalization and advanced manufacturing not only as challenges but as opportunities to bring our students closer to the needs of global industries.”

The forum also underscored the growing role of vocational institutions in equipping young people with the skills required by high-tech industries.

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