SHD Corp signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long and HWK Erfurt (Germany): Enhancing the position of Vietnamese human resources through high-quality vocational training in Germany

A turning point in the field of international vocational education and training is about to take place in Vinh Long province: students in the province will have closer access to the opportunity to study vocational training completely free of charge in the Federal Republic of Germany, receive salaries during the training process and aim for permanent settlement in Europe.

This is the result of strategic cooperation between SHD Corp Joint Stock Company, the Department of Education and Training (DoET) of Vinh Long province and the Erfurt City Chamber of Industry (HWK Erfurt - Federal Republic of Germany). The signing ceremony of the tripartite cooperation to implement the "Vocational Study and Employment Program in the Federal Republic of Germany" will officially take place on April 15, 2025 - marking an important milestone in the journey of bringing young human resources of Vinh Long to the potential German labor market.

Vocational study abroad – the door to a sustainable future in Germany

Contrary to the traditional notion that vocational training is a “secondary” choice, in Germany, dual vocational training system (Ausbildung) is an important pillar in the national development strategy. This model combines theory at school and practice right at the enterprise, bringing many attractive benefits to students:

• 100% tuition fee exemption in Germany, receive internship salary from 1000 – 1300 euros/month

• Immediate employment with starting salaries from 2,500 – 3,500 euros/month.

• Long-term settlement opportunities, sponsor relatives and develop a sustainable career.

• Respected as a true professional in his field.

Vocational study in Germany is a trend chosen by many young people.

This cooperation focuses on industry groups. engineering – crafts – construction – mechanics – electricity, which is currently in a serious shortage of human resources in the state of Thuringia. This is a "promised land" for the young generation of Vietnam who dare to think big, act early and invest in the right direction.

Tripartite Cooperation Program – Real Opportunity, Long-Term Solution for Vinh Long's Young Generation

The signing ceremony between the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long province, SHD Corp and HWK Erfurt is an important milestone marking the formation of a sustainable multilateral cooperation model - where each party plays an essential role in creating an effective, transparent and safe vocational study abroad path for young human resources in Vinh Long.

🔹 Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long Acting as the unit in charge of strategic orientation for the development of young human resources in the province, it will manage and connect high schools, introduce the program to parents and students, and coordinate with SHD to organize orientation training, test entry level, and ensure that students are qualified to participate in the program in Germany.

🔹 HWK Erfurt, the leading prestigious Department of Crafts in Germany, is the receiving unit, ensuring the quality of practical training, ensuring job opportunities, administrative support and opening the door to permanent settlement for students in Germany.

🔹 SHD Corp, the leading educational and employment organization in Vietnam, a pioneer in creating a sustainable Vietnamese-German educational and vocational ecosystem, will undertake key tasks: consulting on study and career paths, organizing German language training, completing study abroad applications, applying for visas and comprehensively accompanying students from Vietnam to Germany.

HWK Erfurt representatives visited and worked at SHD in November 2024

This event is a clear commitment from three parties: to build a transparent, safe, and effective international vocational training path for the young generation of Vinh Long, with students as the center and output quality as the guiding principle.

Vinh Long Province: Strategic steps to improve the quality of local human resources according to international standards

Through this cooperation program, the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long demonstrates a long-term vision and strong determination to take action in improving the quality of young human resources. Instead of letting high school graduates struggle in the competitive and limited domestic labor market, the province has opened a practical and effective direction, in line with the globalization trend.

The delegation of Vinh Long province leaders and the delegation of SHD leaders visited and worked in Germany.

This is a suitable choice for young people who are capable, determined and want to develop their career in an international environment. With the support of the Department of Education and Training of the province, students are no longer alone among countless options after graduation, but have a solid path and are fully supported by vocational study abroad centers, businesses and the government.

HWK Erfurt – A prestigious Chamber of Industry for over 120 years in Germany

Established in 1900, HWK Erfurt (Erfurt Chamber of Handicrafts) is the official representative of more than 30,000 craft businesses in the state of Thuringia – one of Germany's important industrial engineering centers.

Each year, the organization receives more than 1,500 students in key professions such as:

• Mechanical, mechatronics
• Construction, civil electricity
• Carpentry, wood processing
• Baking, food processing

With its reputation and international standard vocational training system, HWK Erfurt offers countless opportunities for students to develop their strengths, practice professional skills and develop a sustainable career in Germany. 

Vocational training programs at HWK not only equip you with practical skills but also provide professional learning and working experiences, helping you become highly skilled professionals.

> Reference: SHD accompanies HWK-EFURT: Opening the handicraft door in Germany for students

SHD Corp – The leading education and employment organization in Vietnam

It is no coincidence that SHD Corp was chosen as a strategic partner in this cooperation program. With nearly a decade of development, SHD Corp has proven its pioneering role in creating a sustainable Vietnamese-German educational and vocational ecosystem.

• Establish a closed apprenticeship pathway, from orientation - training - connecting businesses - organizing exit - to supporting students in Germany. 
• Closely connected with provincial authorities Mekong Delta, providing financial support solutions for students participating in the program.

• Building a partnership system with the government, businesses and professional associations in many states of Germany, especially Thuringia – an important economic and technical center of this country.

• Accompanying and supporting hundreds of young Vietnamese people to study vocational training in Germany, with a nearly absolute rate of successful integration of students in Germany. 

Signing ceremony of cooperation to implement vocational study abroad and employment program in the Construction industry in Germany for students of Vinh Long province

In particular, SHD accompanied the delegation of Vinh Long province leaders to Germany to survey and work with partners in 2022. Then, in March 2024, SHD, together with the Department of Education and Training, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vinh Long and the BiW Vocational Training Group (Germany), signed an agreement to implement a "program for vocational study abroad and construction industry employment in Germany" for students - demonstrating SHD's central role as a bridge in the strategy of internationalizing local human resources.

> Reference: Signing cooperation, admissions advice to study abroad in construction in Germany for the period 2024-2029

Vocational training and work in Germany - A practical direction for young human resources in Vinh Long

The signing ceremony on April 15, 2025 will be a milestone in the journey to bring the young generation of Vinh Long to modern Germany, through a systematic and effective vocational training door. This is not only an opportunity for each individual, but also a strategy to improve the quality of local human resources in the long term, contributing to the global integration process of the Vietnamese workforce.

The world is opening up, but opportunities do not come to those who wait. Now is the time for families, schools and students to take a serious look at the future and choose a worthwhile path for themselves.