It is reported that 10,997 candidates from Da Nang sat for the 2016 national senior high school graduation examinations between 1 and 4 July.  The exam results can be used not only as the basis for recognition of their senior high school graduation, but also for college and university entrance admission.

Most notably, 1,243 of the city’s total candidates registered only for recognition of their senior high school graduation, and intend to take vocational training courses next.  Many local vocational training schools, therefore, are focusing on advertising their training programmes in order to attract more trainees.

Students on a waitering skills course

Nguyen Phuc Hung from the Nguyen Thuong Hien Senior High School said that he took tests in mathematics, English language, literature and geography at the national exams, with the ultimate goal of scoring enough marks to receive a senior high school graduation certificate.   He added that he would register for a local vocational training course on automobile or aircraft repairs because he has a strong passion for these mechanical jobs.

Another candidate, 20-year-old Tran Thi Lan Anh from Thanh Khe District, said she will attend a training course on bartender skills, and she wants to work as a receptionist at a local hotel or restaurant after her graduation.

According to the municipal Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the city’s vocational training establishments are expecting to enrol a total of about 45,000 students this year, a sharp increase against last year.

The Da Nang Vocational Training Senior College is aiming to enrol around 2,000 trainees onto its courses on tour guiding, hotel management, tourism administration, fashion design, network management, and automobile technology.  The school’s Deputy Rector, Mr Phan Van Son, remarked that local businesses now have a high recruitment demand for such jobs.

In a similar vein, the Viet Nam-Australia Vocational Senior College is targeting to enrol about 1,000 students this year.  In addition to its existing courses on hospitality services, travel administration, and food processing techniques, the school has also opened 2 new tour guide courses.  Furthermore, their focus will be on promoting bilateral cooperation with local businesses to offer practical courses for the college’s students, and give them the opportunity to work for these businesses after graduation.