Vietnam and Germany have agreed to bolster cooperation in vocational training during German State Secretary Dr. Bärbel Kofler's recent visit to LILAMA 2 International College of Technology in southern Dong Nai Province.

The visit on Tuesday was part of Dr. Kofler’s Vietnam trip as State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

It underscored Germany’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in vocational education and training, as well as supporting legal, safe, and fair labor migration between the two countries.

Dr. Kofler’s delegation included representatives from the BMZ, members of the German Federal Parliament, the German Embassy in Hanoi, the German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, KfW Development Bank, and the German Agency for International Cooperation.

LILAMA 2, recognized for implementing German-standard training programs, features advanced practical training facilities and highly skilled teaching staff. 

Training is conducted at the college and with partner enterprises following a dual-cooperative model.

Within the framework of the German-Vietnamese Development Cooperation Program on 'Reforming Vocational Education and Training in Vietnam,' vocational training institutions across Vietnam have spent the past decade making substantial strides in enhancing training capacity and preparing a skilled workforce for both domestic and international markets.

The visit also marked the signing of a letter of intent between Dr. Kofler and Nguyen Khanh Cuong, rector of LILAMA 2, to establish a German language practice lab at the college as part of the “partnerships for development-oriented labor migration” program.

This initiative aims to prepare LILAMA 2 students for careers in both the Vietnamese and German labor markets.

The new German language lab will support the vocational students in enhancing their language skills, facilitating international mobility, and improving access to employment opportunities in Germany.

Welcoming Dr. Kofler’s delegation, Cuong reaffirmed the college’s commitment to further developing high-quality training programs based on market demand, providing inclusive vocational training access for all people, and sharing LILAMA 2’s expertise to contribute to a robust training network.

As Vietnam pursues a green economy and digital transformation, demand for a highly skilled workforce continues to rise.

The partnership between Vietnam and Germany is crucial to developing a network of inclusive, high-quality training institutions capable of meeting labor market needs, he said.

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