On the morning of September 12, 2025, at Meeting Room 1, HCMUTE held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with six partners in the fields of education, training, psychology, and community healthcare. The partners include Nguyen Huu Huan High School, SUNNYCARE Psychology Institute, Thanh Da Rehabilitation and Drug Detoxification Center, METTASOUL Academy Co., Ltd., SPECIAL EM’S Consulting and Skills Education Co., Ltd., and TPNC Technology and Education Co., Ltd.
The event marked an important milestone in HCMUTE’s cooperation strategy, aiming to collaborate with organizations, enterprises, and educational institutions to improve training quality, foster human resources, and spread positive values to society.
Representing HCMUTE were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President, along with leaders from the Office of Enterprise Relations and the Institute of Technical Education. From the partners’ side, attendees included Mr. Do Duong Cung – Principal of Nguyen Huu Huan High School, Ms. Nguyen Thi Duyen – Vice Principal, Mr. Phung Nhat Anh – Vice Principal; Ms. Sunny Dang Phuong – Director of SUNNYCARE Psychology Institute; Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Loan – Deputy Director of Thanh Da Rehabilitation and Drug Detoxification Center; Mr. Le Tuan Anh – Director of METTASOUL Academy Co., Ltd., Ms. Nguyen Phuong – Deputy Director of METTASOUL Academy; Ms. Pham Lan Huong – Executive Director of SPECIAL EM’S Consulting and Skills Education Co., Ltd., Ms. Vu Thi Thuy Dung – Academic Director of SPECIAL EM’S Special Education Center; Ms. Bui Hong Thuy – Director of TPNC Technology and Education Co., Ltd., and Mr. Ta Huy Cuong – Deputy Director of TPNC Technology and Education Co., Ltd.
HCMUTE and six partners at the ceremony
Speaking at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of HCMUTE – emphasized that the university always prioritizes building sustainable partnerships, not only in technical and technological training but also expanding into educational psychology, vocational education, life skills, and mental health care.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh delivers remarks at the signing ceremony
Partner representatives also expressed their expectations that cooperation with HCMUTE would open new opportunities, from joint training programs to counseling, psychological therapy, soft skills development, research, and the transfer of specialized educational models. These practical directions will contribute to meeting the increasingly diverse needs of society.
HCMUTE representatives sign MoUs with Nguyen Huu Huan High School, SUNNYCARE Psychology Institute, Thanh Da Rehabilitation and Detoxification Center, METTASOUL Academy, SPECIAL EM’S Consulting and Skills Education, and TPNC Technology and Education.
Beyond multi-sector cooperation, the signing ceremony holds special significance for HCMUTE’s Educational Psychology program – one of the key areas the university is actively developing. Through partnerships with specialized organizations and education-skill enterprises, students in Educational Psychology will have more opportunities for practical experience, internships, observation, and professional support directly in real-world settings.
Early exposure to professional environments not only helps students refine their expertise but also develop soft skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities in various contexts. This foundation enables them to be more confident in seeking career opportunities after graduation while affirming the relevance and high applicability of Educational Psychology in modern society.
In particular, close connections with businesses and practice centers help shape a comprehensive training ecosystem where learners are linked with experts, managers, and employers. As a result, HCMUTE not only trains high-quality human resources but also accompanies students on their journey toward sustainable careers.
HCMUTE representatives present flowers and gifts to partners at the signing ceremony.
About the partners
• Nguyen Huu Huan High School: Established in the 1962–1963 academic year, the school has achieved remarkable success in 63 years of development, including high-quality training and outstanding results in national, regional, and city-level contests. It consistently maintains high admission and university entrance rates, achieving Level 1 Accreditation, and receiving the Emulation Flag and Certificates of Merit from Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, as well as the Third-Class Labor Medal.
• SUNNYCARE Psychology Institute: Founded in 2013, SUNNYCARE is a reputable institution in psychological counseling and therapy in Vietnam. With local and international experts, it applies scientific and humanistic therapeutic methods under strict supervision. As the first Vietnamese member of the global WPO counseling network, SUNNYCARE provides comprehensive services from emergency psychological first aid, individual and family counseling, to school mental health support and corporate employee care programs.
• Thanh Da Rehabilitation and Drug Detoxification Center: Established in 1999 under the approval of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and in 2008 became the country’s first voluntary detoxification center licensed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs to conduct the full detoxification process. With 26 years of contributions in rehabilitation and treatment, the center has received the Third-Class Labor Medal and multiple commendations from the Government and ministries.
• METTASOUL Academy: A pioneer in character education, life skills, and talent development, scientifically advised by SUNNYCARE Institute. With a philosophy of transformative education based on love, METTASOUL builds international-standard programs adapted to multicultural contexts. It has been recognized multiple years by UNESCO for its positive impact on mental health and life skills for students in Vietnam and abroad.
• Special Em’s (SEEC): A Special Education Center for children with special rights, providing Early Intervention, Pre-school, Life Skills, and Competence Development programs. Each child is assessed thoroughly to design an Individualized Education Program (IEP) tailored to their needs, covering motor, cognitive, language, and life skills development. Programs are delivered by experienced Vietnamese and international experts in close collaboration with parents.
• TPNC Technology and Education Co., Ltd.: Established in 2019, TPNC is a pioneer in educational technology, applying science in training and research. Its PLANA Center specializes in language development, skills, school psychological counseling, and talent nurturing. With a learner-centered approach, TPNC-PLANA partners with parents, schools, and communities to help young generations become confident, adaptive, creative, and globally integrated.