Australia helps Vietnam upskill logistics workforce
An international forum on vocational education and training (VET) themed “Upskilling the Logistics Workforce and Promoting Industry Linkages in the Digital Era” took place in Hanoi on October 24 as part of activities in the Vietnam - Australia Human Resource Development Programme (Aus4Skills).
Participants pose for a group photo at the forum (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An international forum on vocational education and training (VET) themed “Upskilling the Logistics Workforceand Promoting Industry Linkages in the Digital Era” took place in Hanoi onOctober 24 as part of activities in the Vietnam - Australia Human Resource Development Programme (Aus4Skills).
The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and SocialAffairs (MoLISA)’s General Department of Vocational Training and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Labour,Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung affirmed logistics is a crucial servicesector in the national economy as it supports economic connectivity anddevelopment.
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung speaks at the forum (Photo: VNA)
Accordingto Dung, with an average growth of 14-16% per year, logistics is one of thefastest-growing and most stable sectors in Vietnam. The country has set a target to increase the contribution of the logistics industry togross domestic product (GDP) to 8 - 10% by 2025.
To realise this objective, the development of humanresources is of utmost importance, he stressed.
The official recognised the cooperation and support provided by the Australiangovernment for Vietnam in developing human resources, especially in building policiesrelated to vocational education.
Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinoski underlinedthe necessity to develop logistics workforce skills for countries with largesupply systems like Vietnam, affirming that Australia will help Vietnam with the vocational training necessary to make it happen.
The collaboration between the two governments will ensurethat Vietnam has an effective and sustainable vocational education system toequip its workforce with the knowledge and skills needed for the future, hewent on.
At the forum, participants shared models and experiences to ensure that learners are equipped with the necessaryskills to adapt to the digital age.
Theyproposed policies to improve the quality of vocational educationin Vietnam, and also discussed challenges to thedevelopment of the logistics industry in the country.
Aus4Skills aims to support Vietnam's socioeconomic development andstability through implementing Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) and alumniprogrammes, and improving vocational establishment governance and performance standards. These moves will helpstrengthen Vietnam's VET sector, and support the development of a capablepublic service, including advancing women in leadership, through the VietnamAustralia Centre (VAC)./.
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Participants pose for a group photo at the forum (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung speaks at the forum (Photo: VNA) 
