New Collaboration Enhances Semiconductor Engineering Education for Ho Chi Minh City Students

Taiwan and Ho Chi Minh City Schools Launch Semiconductor Engineering Training Partnership

Ho Chi Minh City junior colleges and vocational schools signed cooperation agreements with Da-Yeh University in Dacun Township, Changhua County, Taiwan,  to produce a competent workforce for the semiconductor industry. As a result, in May 2024, representatives of the International College of Ho Chi Minh City (ICH) travelled to Taiwan to look for scholarship opportunities and talk about collaborations. Nguyen Dang Ly, principal of ICH, reported to Tuoi Tre newspaper that the delegation's tour to thirty-two Taiwanese universities was successful in exploring semiconductor industry collaboration prospects. This led to discussions for a training cooperation between Da-Yeh University and ICH.

According to Ly the agreement allowed student exchanges between universities and focused on three key areas such as D-Y University assisting faculty and student scientific research, helping construct an ICH semiconductor training program, and lending its experience to the establishment of an ICH Chinese language department. Ho Chi Minh Technical-Economic College principal Khe Van Manh was highly excited about the prospects for cooperation with Taiwan as the university provides a range of courses, including one in mechatronics, and it intends to invest VND250 billion (about US$10 million) in creating a top program in this area. Manh pointed out that mechatronics students make excellent candidates for semiconductor engineering because of their solid background in electronics and robotics. Their faculty members are eager to learn from Taiwan and investigate advanced semiconductor programs. He also looked for paid internships, benefits, and scholarship possibilities in Taiwan to help students advance their careers.

The chairman of Khoi Viet International College, Nguyen Quang Tiep, travelled to Taiwan to assess the personnel, financial, and infrastructure elements of semiconductor engineering. They intend to evaluate the need for human resources in the semiconductor business and are thinking about starting a training program to meet this need. The principal of Bach Nghe Ho Chi Minh City College, Phan Hoang Dung, emphasized the vital role that the semiconductor industry will play in the future and cited the college's partnership with Taiwanese colleges to provide students with training in this vital area.

At the signing event, Da-Yeh University's board chairman, Eng-Shyong Hwang, emphasized the university's significant financial resources and track record in high-tech industries. He underlined their dedication to offering top-notch student support services, such as comfortable accommodation and useful study spaces. He conveyed confidence in their capacity to work well together in the semiconductor industry with Vietnamese universities. Leading research topics at Taiwanese universities are semiconductors and artificial intelligence, according to Luu To Dieu, a spokesperson from the country's education industry. He stated the goal of supporting and advancing the semiconductor industry through numerous scholarships and incentives would be available for international students, including those from Vietnam.

At the signing event, Taiwanese universities, including Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Kun Shan University, and the National Chin Yi University of Technology, introduced the International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program). This two-year program, which covers all tuition costs, focuses on technological training. Corporate sponsors will provide students with NT$10,000 per month (US$311), and universities will arrange hands-on training and after the course completion, international students will have to work for the sponsoring Taiwanese company for at least two years.

Le Van Thinh, director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized the city's commitment to developing high-quality human resources for national industrialization and modernization at the signing ceremony for the training cooperation with Taiwanese institutions. He highlighted Taiwan's advanced expertise in microchips and semiconductors and expressed a desire to transfer this knowledge to Vietnamese students. This program would offer access to companies and colleges and facilitate future tours. The cooperation agreement aims to allow Vietnamese students to study at partner universities, thereby enhancing their skills for future career development.

Editor’s Note:

In a significant development for educational and industrial collaboration, Ho Chi Minh City schools have forged a partnership with Taiwanese institutions to advance semiconductor engineering training. This initiative, announced during a recent signing ceremony, reflects a strategic effort to enhance the skills of Vietnamese students in a rapidly growing sector. The partnership will provide access to advanced training programs and resources, aiming to support Vietnam’s industrialization and modernization efforts by equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical experience in semiconductor technology. 

Skoobuzz congratulates both partners and hopes that this collaboration will mark a significant change in the semiconductor industry by developing numerous job opportunities for students.