On the morning of May 28, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade (HUIT) held a signing ceremony with CNC Shandong Company (China) to collaborate in training and providing job opportunities for students after graduation.

Attending the ceremony, representatives from HUIT included Distinguished Teacher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Hoàn – Party Secretary and President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đặng Tấn Hiệp – Head of the Office of International Cooperation; Dr. Dương Hồng Quân – Head of Equipment Management Office; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Huy Hoàng – Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; and Dr. Lê Thành Tới – Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Representing CNC Shandong Company was Mr. Wu Xiaohui – Chief Representative in Vietnam.

The signing marks a significant step in strengthening the partnership between the University and an international enterprise, opening up development opportunities for both parties. This cooperation agreement is an important starting point, promising to bring practical benefits to HUIT students, especially those from the Faculties of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical–Electronics Engineering.

In the coming time, both sides will continue to work closely to implement internship programs, faculty and student exchange activities, and human resource development initiatives. According to the agreement, starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, specialized training classes will be established for approximately 40–50 students in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical–Electronics Engineering, with full tuition sponsorship from CNC Shandong throughout the program.

Notably, CNC Shandong Company will provide free sponsorship of precision CNC machinery and equipment to HUIT to support training activities for both sides. The company will also collaborate in organizing vocational skill competitions for students of HUIT as well as other universities in Vietnam, acting as the main sponsor for these events.The signing ceremony concluded in a formal and hopeful atmosphere. This cooperation agreement is not only an important milestone in the University’s strategy of internationalizing its training programs but also a testament to the effort to connect academia with industry in order to develop high-quality human resources ready for global integration and the demands of the international labor market.

With the support of CNC Shandong Company, HUIT students—especially those in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical–Electronics—will have greater opportunities to access modern technology and real working environments, thereby enhancing their professional competencies and readiness for future careers. The University believes that this sustainable partnership will continue to expand and develop, contributing to elevating HUIT’s position on the regional and international education map.