Hai Phong seeks to develop elite, skilled maritime workforce

Hai Phong, a key maritime hub in Vietnam, aims to cultivate a highly skilled and elite workforce to fulfill the nation's ambitions laid out in Politburo Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW. This resolution seeks to transform Vietnam into a powerful maritime country. The city boasts strong shipbuilding capabilities and an exemplary maritime training system, making it a leading provider of maritime labor for both local and international businesses.

NYK Energy Ocean Corporation, a major player in maritime transportation and ship management, has maintained strong ties with Hai Phong since 1995, hiring a significant portion of its Vietnamese seafarers. Similarly, NS United Kaiun Kaisha has been recruiting and training graduates from the Vietnam Maritime University in Hai Phong for over three decades, valuing the expertise and integrity of its Vietnamese seafarers.

Despite the city's vital role in the maritime sector, shipbuilding enterprises are struggling to attract young, well-trained workers. The leadership of the local Pha Rung Shipyard Company suggests favorable policies, such as adjusted retirement ages and social insurance benefits, could incentivize these workers. Hai Phong is poised for a new era as it strives to become a modern marine economic center, a national logistics hub, an international trade gateway, and a crucial growth pole in the Red River Delta.

To achieve this vision, vocational education must not only equip students with job-specific skills but also anticipate workforce needs, collaborate closely with businesses, and adapt to rapid technological and labor market shifts.