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Sep 28, 2014 / 15:59

Vietnam-UK agree to cooperate in vocational training

The Viglacera Vocational College and Proskills UK have signed a vocational training cooperation agreement.

Dr. Tran Ngoc Tinh, the Principal of Viglacera Vocational College, said the cooperation agreement is a continuation of its strategic aim to take the lead among Vietnamese colleges in providing vocational training in the construction materials field.

Since May, the College and Proskills have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening and developing vocational training skills in the construction materials field in accordance with international standards and a contract on building a vocational training program in line with international norms.
 


Both sides also inked an 18-month contract to provide consulting services and support training.

Proskills UK specialises in training in terms of construction, mineral exploration, and interior decoration and is certified by the UK Government. It also has expertise in designing vocational training programs in compliance with businesses’ environment to improve staff’s qualifications, working efficiency and product quality.

Pham Vu Quoc Binh, Deputy Director of Vocational Skills Department under the General Department of Vocational Training, affirmed that cooperation between Viglacera and Proskills is of great significance to the nation’s construction material sector.

Nguyen Van Thao, Vietnam Ambassador to the UK said there is great potential for cooperation in training between Vietnam and the UK.