On the morning of May 15, 2024, at the campus at 97 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) organized a signing ceremony with units and businesses to support students in the learning process and expand internship opportunities, especially in the field of Marketing and Logistics.

Attending the program:

• On behalf of Ho Chi Minh City Open University, there were Dr. Le Nguyen Quoc Khang - Vice President, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Sinh - Deputy Head of Department in charge of the Faculty of Business Administration, Ms. Tran Van Tri - Deputy Head of Office in charge of the Student Affairs and Communication Department.
• On behalf of the businesses, there were:
  • Mr. Le Quang Khai - Director of Thế Giới Tin Học Joint Stock Company;
  • Mr. Tran Quoc Minh - Director of Toan Thang Wine Trading - Service Co., Ltd.;
  • Mr. Nguyen Quang Thai - General Director of Thanh Thai Gia Trading - Investment Co., Ltd.;
  • Mr. Vo Van Thien - Recruitment & Recruitment Director of JobTest Co., Ltd.;
  • Mr. Pham Long Phung - Director of Thanh Dat Training Consulting Service Co., Ltd.;
  • Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Lan - Director of the Training Center of Thiên Long Trading and Service Co., Ltd.;
  • Ms. Lieu Ngoc Minh Tuyen - Director of Minh Phat Service Co., Ltd.;
  • Ms. Luc Thi Le Thao - General Director of Saigon Phu Lam Auto Trading - Service Investment Joint Stock Company;
  • Mr. Nguyen Hong Nguyen - Deputy Director of Khe Group Co., Ltd.;
  • Ms. Quach Nguyen Huyen Chi - Director of HR1 JOBS Technology Joint Stock Company;
  • Ms. Le Thi Bao Ngoc - Head of MCV Academy, MCV Group Joint Stock Company.

Also attending were lecturers, officials, and employees from the units.

In his speech at the program, Dr. Le Nguyen Quoc Khang - Vice President of the University introduced an overview of the University and shared that "The signing of the agreement plays an important role in promoting the development of training programs in line with practice, supporting students in scientific research, and promoting creativity and entrepreneurship among students."

According to Mr. Pham Long Phung - Director of Thanh Dat Training Consulting Service Co., Ltd. "The integration of information technology into Logistics is currently very necessary, as most related information is entered and reported electronically. However, to protect customer and business information, we have cooperated to design our own software with adjusted data to help students feel like they are working with real documents."

In this context, Mr. Tran Van Tri - Deputy Head of the Student Affairs and Communications Department said "The University attaches great importance to strengthening connections and coordinating the organization of a variety of programs, seminars, and business visits to enhance the practical experience for students. In addition, students are very proactive in learning and developing themselves and have won many high awards in Scientific Research in 2023."

Speaking on behalf of the units and businesses, Mr. Nguyen Quang Thai said "I have had the opportunity to guide many students to participate in internships at the company, and through this process, I have noticed that students are very passionate about creativity and like to learn new things. Therefore, I always create conditions for students to implement startup projects with support from the company. I hope that the entrepreneurial spirit of students will be encouraged and promoted by businesses."

Accordingly, the units signed a cooperation agreement on the following contents:

• Strengthen connections and coordinate the organization of a variety of programs, seminars, and business visits to enhance the practical experience for students;
• Develop training programs in line with practice, support students in scientific research, and promote creativity and entrepreneurship among students.

Photos of the University signing with the units: