With the goal of strengthening the connection between higher education institutions and local communities to develop high-quality human resources that meet the demands of educational reform and socio-economic development, on the morning of May 13, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with high schools in Do Luong District, Nghe An Province (including Do Luong High School 1, Do Luong High School 2, Do Luong High School 3, and Do Luong High School 4).
This signing event marks the continuation of HCMUTE’s series of initiatives to enhance collaboration with localities across the country, particularly in the Central and Northern regions. With a strategic focus on expanding its cooperation network, HCMUTE aims to use these MoUs to improve the quality of secondary education and establish a strong bridge between high schools and universities. This is also an opportunity for HCMUTE to spread its core values of practice-oriented training, innovation, and community service to students and teachers in local areas, helping to realize its commitment to bringing quality education closer to students nationwide. Notably, this year HCMUTE’s Binh Phuoc Campus will begin enrolling students in 12 academic programs, expanding learning opportunities for students in the Southeastern region and neighboring provinces, while also contributing to the training and development of high-quality human resources for the area.
Attending the signing ceremony on behalf of HCMUTE were Dr. Truong Thi Hien – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairwoman of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang – President; Dr. Quach Thanh Hai – Vice President; along with leaders from various departments and faculties of the university.
From Do Luong District and its high schools, the event was attended by Mr. Hoang Van Hiep – Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the District People’s Committee; Mr. Tran Van Hien – Vice Chairman of the District People’s Committee; Mr. Le Duc Hung – Principal of Do Luong High School 1; Mr. Tran Van Trung – Principal of Do Luong High School 2; Mr. Vuong Tran Le – Principal of Do Luong High School 3; Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung – Principal of Do Luong High School 4; along with other representatives from district departments and the leadership of the four high schools.
Leaders from HCMUTE and Do Luong District at the signing ceremony
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Truong Thi Hien – Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the University Council – shared that over its 63 years of formation and development, as one of Vietnam’s five key universities in science and technology, HCMUTE has always prioritized expanding collaboration with localities to develop high-quality human resources. She also expressed hope that more HCMUTE students will come from Do Luong District, Nghe An Province.
Dr. Truong Thi Hien delivering remarks at the signing ceremony
According to the MoU, the two parties will cooperate in three main areas. In terms of career guidance and enrollment, they will jointly organize career counseling activities, provide equipment support, offer scholarship opportunities, and prioritize admissions for the top 1% of 12th-grade students. In terms of teacher training, HCMUTE will support professional development workshops to enhance teaching methods and assessment skills. Additionally, both sides will coordinate to organize technology competitions, scientific research activities, and academic seminars for students.
At the ceremony, HCMUTE representatives also expressed their hope that through practical collaboration, the high schools in Do Luong District would gain a clearer understanding of the university’s learning environment, training programs, and career prospects for students. Especially with its strength in science and technology, HCMUTE proposed to support the implementation of STEM education programs directly at the high schools, aligning with the ongoing reforms in general education. The university also intends to consider investing in laboratories, providing hands-on equipment, and offering technical consultations to help students access modern knowledge and technology applications, thereby inspiring passion and creativity in the fields of engineering and technology from an early stage.
HCMUTE representatives signing the MoU with high school leaders in Do Luong District, Nghe An
In the journey of educational reform and development, the connection between local communities and universities is not only a trend but also a prerequisite for developing high-quality human resources to meet national socio-economic goals. In that spirit, the MoU between HCMUTE and the high schools of Do Luong District not only opens up new learning and development opportunities for students but also marks an important step forward in building a comprehensive educational collaboration model between universities and local communities.
Leaders from Do Luong District and its high schools visit HCMUTE’s campus and facilities