On the morning of September 4, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade (HUIT), in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Employment Services Center, organized the HUIT & YES: Internship Fair 2026 – Connecting Students with Internship Opportunities. The program was held to create more internship and employment opportunities for students, young people, and workers, while serving as a bridge for businesses to meet and recruit a young, dynamic, creative, and ambitious workforce.

Overview of the HUIT & YES: Internship Fair 2026 – Connecting Students with Internship and Employment Opportunities

Attending the event, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade was represented by Dr. Thai Doan Thanh, Vice President of the University, together with leaders from various faculties and affiliated units, including Dr. Tran Tuan Anh, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van It, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce; Dr. Bui Van Hat, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages; Dr. Nguyen Hong Vu, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology; MSc. Hoang Thi Thoa, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Xuan Cuong, Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Representing the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Employment Services Center, the program was honored to welcome Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, Deputy Director of the Center. The event also attracted a large number of students, creating a vibrant atmosphere of connection among the University, businesses, and learners.

Dr. Thai Doan Thanh delivering remarks at the opening ceremony of HUIT & YES: Internship Fair 2026

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Thai Doan Thanh, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, emphasized the practical significance of HUIT & YES: Internship Fair 2026 in creating opportunities for students from the fields of Commerce, Information Technology, Business Administration, and Languages to connect and interact directly with businesses. Through consulting activities, sharing sessions, and interviews, the fair is expected to help students gain a better understanding of current labor market demands, thereby enabling them to better identify their own positions and capabilities while making appropriate preparations for their future career journeys.

University and partner representatives performing the opening ceremony of Internship Fair 2026

The opening ceremony of Internship Fair 2026 – Connecting Students with Internship Opportunities was jointly conducted by leaders of the participating organizations, officially launching the program. The ceremony demonstrated the spirit of connection and partnership among the University, businesses, and students. At the same time, in recognition and appreciation of the companionship and support of participating organizations and businesses, the University presented letters of appreciation and commemorative gifts to the partners. This gesture expressed the University's gratitude for their contributions and support in building a bridge between students and the labor market.

HUIT students exploring recruitment information at business booths

Following the opening ceremony, activities of HUIT & YES: Internship Fair 2026 continued to take place actively in the library area of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade. The recruitment and consultation booths attracted a large number of students who came to explore information and directly discuss recruitment needs, internship positions, and employment opportunities with businesses.

Prominent consulting and recruitment booths at the fair included Woori Bank Vietnam Limited; Takahiro Joint Stock Company; JOBSGO Joint Stock Company; Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) – Ho Chi Minh City Branch; and United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited.

HUIT & YES: Internship Fair 2026 successfully concluded, expanding connection opportunities between students and businesses

Through direct engagement between businesses and students, the fair not only helped students gain a clearer understanding of labor market requirements but also opened up opportunities for internships and practical experiences, enabling them to develop and demonstrate their capabilities in response to market demands and better prepare for their future career paths.

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