When learning a trade, it's not a sideway

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No longer a sideline, vocational training is gradually becoming a proactive choice for many young people on their career path.

Priority selection

Before the threshold of graduation, instead of focusing on university, many candidates have proactively turned to vocational training, considering this as a practical choice to start a career early and adapt to the needs of the labor market.

Tra My - a 12th grade student in Ha Tinh plans to choose to learn makeup right after graduating not only because of her passion but also because of her desire to work in a flexible environment, unleash her creativity and have the opportunity to generate good income early.

For female students, vocational training is a path suitable for personal abilities, helping to shorten study time and quickly pursue their favorite job.

Not only Tra My, the trend of actively choosing vocational training is becoming increasingly popular among many young people. Khanh Linh - a student at Hanoi High-Tech College - said that her decision came from practical consideration.

After a period of learning, Linh realized that college costs are lower and she also enjoys some support policies from the State. In particular, the short training time helps her graduate early, quickly access the labor market and reduce financial pressure for her family.

Khánh Linh chủ động chọn trường nghề sau tốt nghiệp THPT. Ảnh: Linh Anh
Khanh Linh proactively chooses vocational schools after graduating from high school. Photo: Linh Anh

From specific choices such as Tra My or Khanh Linh, it can be seen that vocational training is no longer a backup option but is becoming a proactive direction for many candidates. In the context of the labor market emphasizing practical skills, highly applicable professions are increasingly advantageous. "Learning quickly, doing early" helps young people accumulate experience, stabilize income and soon shape a long-term development path.

Along with that, parents' awareness is also gradually changing, as many families are willing to support their children to pursue vocational training if it suits their abilities and interests.

According to Ms. Le Thi Bac (Thanh Hoa), the companionship of families not only helps students be more confident in their choices, but also contributes to creating a positive shift in the current education orientation.

Great opportunity

From exciting practical classes to modern machine workshops, the door to vocational education is opening up a practical direction, where learners can quickly turn passion into skills and skills into job opportunities.

According to Dr. Le Danh Quang - Vice Rector of Hanoi High-Tech College, this trend is not accidental. As the labor market increasingly emphasizes practical capacity, those who are well-trained and have solid skills are always prioritized by businesses.

Wide open job opportunities, low tuition fees and many support policies are factors that make more and more students choose vocational training" - Dr. Quang said.

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Vocational training has become a proactive choice for young people. Photo: Linh Anh

Not only stopping at the cost problem, vocational training is also attractive because of its practicality. Students get access to modern machinery and technology right during the learning process, get real work, real experience and soon define their career path. Short training time, only from 2 - 3 years, also helps learners quickly enter the labor market.

In that context, choosing vocational training is no longer a temporary solution, but is becoming a clear strategy for many young people. When properly oriented, this can completely be a shorter but more solid path, helping young people soon stand firm with their own skills.

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