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German career truck helps Vietnamese students explore education, employment opportunities

The “German Career Truck” will continue its journey to various provinces and cities across Vietnam until November 2025, helping more Vietnamese students learn about vocational education and job opportunities in Germany.

Students in Dong Nai province experience virtual reality of schools in Germany. (Photo: VNA)
Students in Dong Nai province experience virtual reality of schools in Germany. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Nai (VNA) – The People’s Committee of Dong Nai province, in collaboration with the German Embassy in Hanoi and the German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, hosted the “German career truck” programme on June 6.

The event aimed to provide career guidance for students and inform them about opportunities to study and work in Germany. It formed part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam (September 23, 1975 – 2025).

Speaking at the event, Michaela Baur, Director of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), said the “German Career Truck” offers Vietnamese students a more comprehensive understanding of Germany—particularly the prospects for career development through education and vocational training. The programme served not only as an information channel but also as an experiential platform, allowing students to explore German-standard vocational training models implemented in both Vietnam and Germany. It also offered insights into German culture, working life, and society.

Baur noted that the programme has been held in several localities across the country. On this occasion, it was organised at LILAMA 2 International Technology College, one of Vietnam’s leading vocational institutions and a symbol of successful Vietnam–Germany cooperation in the field of vocational education.

The event attracted thousands of students from Dong Nai and neighbouring provinces. Participants directly heard German experts talking about the current labour market, sectors experiencing workforce shortages, German language requirements, the admission process, and long-term residency policies.

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Delegates visit a booth introducing training careers at LILAMA 2 International Technology College, one of Vietnam’s leading vocational institutions. (Photo: VNA)

Tran Thu Trang, a student from Loc Ninh High School in Binh Phuoc province, said she had long dreamed of working abroad to challenge herself and explore different cultures. “Although I haven’t fully mapped out my future, this programme has inspired me to set Germany as my main goal,” she shared.

Nguyen Khanh Cuong, principal of the college, said the school currently offers four technical training programmes based on the German vocational education model. Each year, around 20 students are admitted into each of these programmes, he stated, adding that graduates have the opportunity to pursue employment in Germany.

According to organisers, the “German Career Truck” will continue its journey to various provinces and cities across Vietnam until November 2025, helping more Vietnamese students learn about vocational education and job opportunities in Germany./.

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