In order to help students update their career prospects in the Industry 4.0 era, on the afternoon of January 22, 2021, the Faculty of Information Technology of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) organized a seminar focusing on choosing specializations and career orientation in IT. The program was accompanied by representatives of leading IT companies, such as FPT Software HCM, TMA Solutions, Xboss, Westcon - Comstor Asia, NamiQAI, ORCO, etc.
The seminar on specializations and career orientation in IT on January 22
The seminar took place at HUTECH High-Quality Manpower Training Center (Saigon Hi-tech Park, Thu Duc City), attracting the participation of more than 1,300 IT students. Attending the program were leaders of the university, including Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet - Vice President of HUTECH; Dr. Bui Van The Vinh - Vice President of HUTECH; Dr. Nguyen Toan - Members of the University’s Founding Council. Leaders of the Faculty of Information Technology were present at the seminar included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay - Dean Dr. Vu Thanh Hien - Vice Dean; Mr. Duong Thanh Phet - Vice Dean; Dr. Huynh Quoc Bao - Vice Dean. Moreover, the event also welcomed the participation of Mr. Ho Duc Sinh - Director of the Center for Corporate Relations; Mr. Do Tran Thanh - Deputy Head of Office of Student Affairs Office along with several lecturers and staff members.
From left to right: Mr. Ho Ngoc Thanh, Dr. Nguyen Toan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay and Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet
From left to right: Dr. Bui Van The Vinh and Mr. Ho Duc Sinh
Accompanying HUTECH IT students in the career orientation and advising workshop were representatives of leading IT companies and enterprises, including Mr. Vu Anh Tuan - General Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA); Mr. Ho Ngoc Thanh - Project Director of TMA Solutions Company; Ms. Nguyen Thi Vong - Training Director of FPT Software HCM Company; Mr. Tran Van Giang - Deputy General Director of HHD Group, CEO of Xboss Company; Mr. Le Nhat Luan - Director of ORCO Company; Mr. Hung Le - Founder & CEO of NamiQAI Company, and Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc - Westcon - Comstor Asia Company.
Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet represents HUTECH to sign the cooperation agreements with TMA Solutions Company, FPT Software HCM Company and Xboss Company
Here, HUTECH students and representatives of enterprises explored the specific characteristics, prospects, and requirements of four specializations in the field of IT, including Information System, Software Technology, Computer Network - Communication, and Information Security.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay delivers his speech at the opening of the Conference
Mr. Vu Anh Tuan affirms the support of HCA to HUTECH IT students in their study and career orientation
HUTECH representatives give flowers and thank you gifts to accompanying enterprises at the program
At the beginning of the session, Mr. Tran Van Giang introduced students to the digital transformation trend in the specialized field of Information Systems. Furthermore, he also provided information on the expansion programs and the development orientation of the Ministry of Information and Communications with this major.
Mr. Tran Van Giang (CEO of Xboss Company) introduces students to the specialization in Information Systems
With an introduction to the specialization in Software Engineering, Mr. Dinh Vu Quoc Trung shared the requirements that software enterprises such as FPT Software expect from students, along with the career positions that IT-ers can pursue in the company's fields and projects.
Mr. Dinh Vu Quoc Trung (FPT Software Company) discusses the specialization in Software Engineering
Meanwhile, Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc guided students through the vision and career journey with the specialization in Information Security with a significant role in the current digital technology era. As for the specialization in Computer Networking and Communication, Mr. Khuu Vu Duc highlighted the importance of perseverance and a knowledge base, foreign language skills, and international certificates as a solid foundation for students to conquer career opportunities in the context of integration.
Mr. Khuu Vu Duc (TMA Solutions) discusses career orientation with the specialization in Information Security
Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc (Westcon Company - Comstor Asia) introduces the specialization in Computer Networking and Communication
Along with the orientation session on IT specializations, the speakers also shared with students helpful advice and tips to win over potential employers. With the information and experience accumulated from the workshop, surely future IT Engineers will have a more specific view of the professions and specializations they pursue, thereby being more prepared and confident on the journey to pursue their passion.
Lively exchange at the workshop
Students share their concerns and questions on studying, choosing a major, making a good impression on employers... and getting advice and orientation from experts.
A tour through the different specializations of their major helped HUTECH IT students better understand the field of study and specific career orientation for themselves
By Office of External and Public Relations