(Construction) - The Japan Association of Construction Skilled Workers (JAC), an organization promoting appropriate environment for foreign construction workers, signed a "Memorandum of Cooperation on Human Resource Development in the Construction Sector" with five Vietnamese universities on August 2. This agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in training and recruitment activities for individuals aspiring to work in the construction industry in Vietnam. The memorandum facilitates the introduction of these universities as potential partners for JAC's member organizations seeking to conduct foundational skills training and recruitment initiatives in Vietnam.
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| JAC signs Memorandum with five Vietnamese universities to enhance construction Workforce Training |
The five universities involved are: Construction Technical College No.1, College of urban works construction, College of Mechanized Construction, College of Construction Ho Chi Minh, Mien Tay Construction University.
These institutions had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2019, focusing on education, training, and skills evaluation exams related to the dispatch and acceptance of foreign workers with specific construction skills. However, progress under this agreement stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the reorganization of job classifications within the construction sector, which merged various job types and revamped the exam content, necessitated the dissolution of the existing MOU. This new agreement places a greater emphasis on "human resource development" within a broader framework of collaboration.
Under this renewed partnership, JAC envisions conducting job-specific training and workshops led by specialized construction industry groups at the participating Vietnamese universities. JAC is also expected to provide financial assistance for the operation of these programs. The ceremony was attended by Chairman of JAC Kenji Minowa, with a MLIT official present as a witness. (2024/08/21)
The Daily Engineering and Construction News of Japan
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