Linking training with practice
Although he is only a third-year student majoring in Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology (University of Technology - Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Tran Chi Thanh has successfully researched and manufactured a semiconductor sensor to measure environmental refractive index. To have a product with practical applications is a long process of research, exploration, and application of knowledge learned in class by this third-year student. "Our product can be applied in many fields such as chemical analysis, microelectronics,..." - Chi Thanh said.
Sharing the reason for choosing this major, Chi Thanh said that since high school, the semiconductor field was mentioned in textbooks and he felt interested in this major. Through the research process, he decided to choose Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology.
“The more I learn, the more I realize that my choice 3 years ago was the right one. I was able to interact with leading experts, get in touch with laboratories from a very early age, participate in scientific research, and feel that my capacity and skills have improved a lot compared to before,” Chi Thanh shared.
Like Chi Thanh, Dang Huu Vinh - a third-year student majoring in Energy Conversion and Storage (University of Technology - Vietnam National University, Hanoi) has also actively participated in scientific research activities from a very early age, receiving guidance from teachers and sharing experiences from seniors. "We learned about semiconductor materials in solar energy. We surveyed the classes, then found the optimal properties, helping to improve the efficiency of solar cells and make them more durable. I feel very happy when I can produce products with practical applications" - Huu Vinh excitedly said.
In recent years, the semiconductor field has been attracting attention. Many young people like Huu Vinh and Chi Thanh choose it because they see a great demand for human resources in the future, even though it is a difficult field of study.
Faced with this trend, many universities in Vietnam have opened majors in semiconductors or opened courses to convert from related majors to specialized work, attracting many young people to study this major. To ensure that students graduate with skills and expertise, ready to enter the labor market, schools are required to constantly innovate their training programs, increase practical courses, etc.
Dr. Vu Duc Tuan - Lecturer of the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications, University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi - said that the school's students will be trained from basic to advanced.
Students are equipped with basic knowledge, then they will go to the lab from the first and second year, to do research and manufacturing projects with teachers. Every year, the school has student science reporting programs for students to show their creativity. "Third-year students get to do internships at large chip design companies. After completing the internship, those who meet the company's needs will be recruited," said Mr. Tuan.
Wide open job opportunities, attractive income
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong - Director of Seoul Semiconductor Vina Co., Ltd. - said that the Vietnamese market is very open in the semiconductor field. Many companies in the world are building factories specializing in manufacturing semiconductor components in Vietnam. Therefore, the demand for recruiting personnel in this industry in the future is very large.
“In the process of finding human resources, we cooperate with many universities and colleges, accepting students from the first year to the final year to intern at the factory in stages such as research and development, chip production, etc. During the working process, the level of skills is reflected in the working process. There will be training courses so that the skills of engineers meet the company's requirements. The company has salary and bonus policies for staff, ensuring long-term commitment and dedication to the company" - Mr. Phuong shared and informed that the salary of students in this field ranges from 25 - 40 million VND/month, or maybe higher, depending on their level of ability.
However, to have an attractive salary, Mr. Phuong said that, in addition to professional knowledge, students need to equip themselves with foreign language skills because this is an important requirement in the semiconductor field.
