Mathematical problem of number of human resources in Vietnam
In 2025, Vietnam needed 700,000 information technology human resources, while in 2024 it was only 530,000.
The ratio of information technology human resources is estimated at 1.1% of the total number of 51 million workers in the country. This ratio is relatively low compared to some countries, such as: USA (4%), South Korea (2.5%), India (1.78%).
New human resources meet about 25% of demand, while quality is only 30% to meet the actual requirements of the business.
In an interview with Lao Dong newspaper, Ms. Do Thu Huong, Director of Human Resources, Coc Coc Co., Ltd said, the story of human resources not only lies in the shortage of quantity, but also the quality and adaptability.
According to her, the current generation of young laborers grew up with the internet, approaching technology early, capable of self -study quickly, flexibly and constantly creative. This is the potential foundation to create a digital force that is likely to break out if oriented and supported properly.
"However, it must also be frankly acknowledged that many young candidates still lack their skills to work in a digital environment, not familiar with practical thinking or rapid development of the technology industry," Huong said.
Solution for the problem of human resource
According to Ms. Huong, to shorten the gap between the demand and the ability to supply digital human resources in Vietnam, as well as maximize the existing potential, focusing on three main pillars.
Firstly, renovating programs and training methods in a practical and flexible direction. The curriculum needs to update new technology such as AI (artificial intelligence), blockchain (block chain), large data, cloud computing, information security ..., but at the same time must integrate soft skills such as critical thinking, remote teamwork, digital communication - indispensable factors in modern working environment.
Second, promote the cooperation model between businesses and schools.
Thirdly, promote the effectiveness of online training and internationalization of education. Access to open materials, learning through international foundations, or cooperation with dual training programs with foreign universities is a solution that needs to be encouraged to personalize the development roadmap and improve global competitiveness for learners.
In addition, the early detection and nurturing talents, through STEM education in general or programming competitions, AI, robotics ... are also a long -term solution worthy of importance. At the same time, it is necessary to promote policies to support scholarships, educational credit, free or cheap online curriculum for engineering, information technology, data science.
In parallel, it is necessary to encourage investment in retraining and improving the capacity of the current workers, as well as creating a favorable environment for creative start -up in the field of information technology and digital conversion.
Meanwhile, according to FPT Digital experts, to attract and develop an effective digital human resource, businesses need to follow 3 steps. First, they need to survey the real human resources, to assess the capacity and attract personnel.
Next, businesses need to develop the plan for detailed human resources, to fully meet the needs of the number of candidates, important skills at the right time with reasonable costs.
Finally, businesses need to develop a strategy to attract and retain the number of human resources, from building corporate culture, policies on salary ...
In addition, according to FPT Digital experts, the assessment of the digital capacity of the existing staff should also be focused by the units, to develop the digital capacity, in order to use and optimize the existing human resources.
