Tiếng ViệtFrom November 5th to 11th, 2023, the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) and the Northern Territory – Vietnam Business Council (NTVBC) coordinated a series of meetings between the International College of Advanced Education (ICAE) from the Northern Territory and several training and labor export units, including Hoang Long Group (JHL Group), HPT Vietnam in Hanoi, and Thu Dau Mot University in Binh Duong province.
These meetings aimed to discuss and orient strategic vocational training cooperation programs based on Australian standard curricula, targeting the provision of high-quality skilled labor for the domestic market and export to Northern Territory in particular and Australia in general.
About ICAE: Established in 1997, ICAE is a Registered Training Organization (RTO) located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The college specializes in vocational training for international students, focusing on areas such as hospitality, commercial cookery, beauty therapy, baking, bartending, and business management
HPT Vietnam is a pioneer in vocational study abroad and labor export to Australia. During the meeting with ICAE, HPT Vietnam was represented by Mr. Bui Van Hai – Chairman, Mr. Nguyen Van Thinh – Vice Chairman, Mr. Nguyen Tien Tung – General Director, Professor Nong Duc Ke – Senior Advisor, Dr. Do Minh Chien – Rector of Quang Ninh College of Industry and Construction, and several vocational training experts.
Numerous Potentials and Opportunities for Vietnamese Students Pursuing High-Quality Vocational Training Programs According to Australian Standards
Attending the meeting between ICAE and Hoang Long Group (formerly the Hoang Long Labor Export Center under the Ministry of Transport), in addition to JHL representatives and Ms. Nguyen Huong Tra – Head of the Australia & Europe Market Department, were Senior Advisor Mr. Nguyen Gia Liem – former Deputy Director of the Department of Overseas Labor Management, and experts from the Department of Continuing Education, General Department of Vocational Education and Training (Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs).
JHL Group boasts over 20 years of experience in deploying high-quality labor for both domestic and international markets. Their ecosystem includes the High-Quality Vocational Training and Practice Center, equipped with comprehensive facilities and optimal learning and living conditions for up to 2,500 trainees simultaneously.
During the working sessions, Mr. Sean Mahoney, Founder and CEO of ICAE, expressed his sincere gratitude to VAFIE and NTVBC for their interest and support in facilitating connections. This collaboration addresses the practical vocational training needs of Vietnamese organizations and the demand for skilled labor in Australia. Mr. Mahoney introduced delegates to ICAE’s high-quality vocational training programs, highlighting short-term certificate courses and programs that offer immediate employment opportunities upon graduation.
Thu Dau Mot University is a member of the global CDIO Association and an associate member of the ASEAN University Network. The university has established collaborations with over 40 educational and research institutions both domestically and internationally, and has signed partnerships with more than 100 reputable enterprises. It operates a “Triple Helix” model -government, academia, and industry – to enhance and develop training programs, scientific research, and technology transfer.
Leveraging the experience and ecosystems of its partners – ICAE, JHL Group, HPT Vietnam, and Thu Dau Mot University – aims to pioneer new strategies in high-quality vocational training cooperation for Vietnam and Northern Territory, addressing the skilled labor demands of the Australian market.
ICAE and HPT Vietnam Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation
On November 11, 2024, at the Pullman Hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the International College of Advanced Education (ICAE) and HPT Vietnam formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement outlines a collaborative effort wherein HPT Vietnam will work with domestic partner institutions to implement training courses based on programs and curricula provided by ICAE, adhering to Australian vocational training standards.
The training programs will focus on sectors experiencing skills-labor shortages in Australia, including restaurant and hotel management, patisserie, commercial cookery, bartending, beauty therapy, and massage. This initiative aims to equip Vietnamese students and workers with enhanced skills and internationally recognized vocational certificates from Australia.
ICAE will be responsible for developing and accrediting the training programs according to Australian standards, supplying international lecturers, and organizing certification examinations in Vietnam.
The project offers numerous practical benefits, including global career opportunities for Vietnamese students and workers through Australian-recognized certifications. Learners have the option to attend graduation ceremonies in Australia or Vietnam, enabling them to obtain international qualifications without leaving Vietnam, thereby reducing costs and ensuring high-quality vocational training outcomes. Support from entities such as the Australian Embassy and Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs simplifies visa issuance and labor export procedures for students and workers.
The proactive and enthusiastic collaboration facilitated by VAFIE and NTVBC has strengthened vocational training partnerships between ICAE (Northern Territory of Australia) and Vietnamese institutions, enhancing human resource quality and educational and labor cooperation between the two countries. This cooperation is expected to create more opportunities for Vietnamese youth and skilled labor to reach international standards.