In an effort to promote strategic cooperation with businesses and create more high-quality job opportunities for students in the Japanese market, on the morning of June 26, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with One Terrace Co., Ltd. in the university’s Meeting Room 1.
Representatives of HCMUTE and One Terrace Co., Ltd. at the signing ceremony
Attending the ceremony on behalf of HCMUTE were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President; Dr. Huynh Phuoc Son – Head of the Office of Enterprise Relations; Dr. Mai Duc Dai – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; and MA. Le Phan Nhat Hang – Deputy Head of the Office of Enterprise Relations.
From One Terrace Co., Ltd., attendees included Ms. Kandori Ayaki – Head of Business Development for the Vietnam market; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy An – Vietnam Branch Manager; and Mr. Nguyen Kim Tuan – HR Specialist.
In his speech at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh affirmed:
“The university believes that the company will accompany us in training students in Japanese language, culture, professional skills, and introduce them to the Japanese labor market, thereby forming a vibrant community of HCMUTE alumni in Japan to foster the development of both nations, as well as the growth of the company and the university.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of HCMUTE speaking at the ceremony
On behalf of One Terrace Co., Ltd., Ms. Kandori Ayaki expressed her excitement about the collaboration with HCMUTE:
“I’m very impressed with HCMUTE’s facilities and training quality. I hope this cooperation will serve as a trustworthy bridge between businesses and Vietnamese workers, bringing more employment opportunities to HCMUTE students in the Japanese job market.”
Ms. Kandori Ayaki – Head of Business Development for the Vietnam market at One Terrace Co., Ltd. (2nd from left) speaking at the ceremony
This MOU marks a new stage in developing high-quality human resources and building training programs tailored to the needs of Japanese enterprises.
Representatives of HCMUTE and One Terrace signing the MOU
The cooperation program between HCMUTE and One Terrace Co., Ltd. not only offers job opportunities in Japan but also includes free training in Japanese with native instructors, soft skills, industrial workplace manners, and cross-cultural communication. Importantly, all training costs are fully covered by the company, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter the global workforce without financial burden.
With a mission to reduce the social and financial pressure on Vietnamese students aspiring to work in Japan, One Terrace Co., Ltd. specializes in supporting engineers to work in Japan entirely free of charge. Applicants only need to meet two basic conditions: graduating from a regular university or college and having Japanese communication skills equivalent to the N3 level.
The recruitment program follows the “4 No’s” principle:
No introduction fee
No Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application fee
No airfare cost
No job search hassle
After passing the interview round, engineers are offered one-on-one Japanese communication classes with native teachers, with all expenses covered by the employer.
From the interview to immigration and onboarding, applicants are fully supported by One Terrace’s dedicated staff, who listen and provide timely assistance throughout their working journey in Japan.
This MOU signing is a testament to the strong connection between HCMUTE and international enterprises, contributing to enhanced training quality and bringing long-term, sustainable values to students as they integrate and develop professionally in the global market.