Japan helps Ha Nam develop manufacturing workforce

Japan’s Kobe International Centre for Cooperation and Communication held a working session with authorities of northern Ha Nam province on June 9 to discuss a project on human resources development
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Ha Nam (VNA) – Japan’s Kobe International Centre forCooperation and Communication held a working session with authorities ofnorthern Ha Nam province on June 9 to discuss a project on human resourcesdevelopment in manufacturing.

The 376,800 USD project is carried out from 2017 to 2020,under which the Ha Nam Vocational College will choose a contingent of qualifiedteachers and suitable curricula, hold seminars and survey Japanese firms in thelocality.

Japanese partners will help with outlining syllabi regarding5s methodology while Vietnamese teachers will have chances to interact withJapanese enterprises via various events.

Speaking at the event, Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Nguyen Xuan Dong, said the project will improve the capacity of HaNam Vocational College’s teachers and provide high-quality workforce for Japanesebusinesses in Ha Nam, contributing to poverty reduction and local economicgrowth.

He also pledged all possible support for the project.-VNA
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