Deputy Minister of Education and Training: Candidates should choose their major based on their passion and ability
At the 2025 Admissions and Career Counseling Day this morning, March 16, at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son shared: "Regarding choosing a major, candidates need to carefully consider based on their passion, ability and the practical needs of society in the future. Be proactive in equipping yourself with necessary skills such as foreign languages, digital skills, critical thinking and a spirit of lifelong learning to continuously improve."
Báo Đại biểu Nhân dân•16/03/2025
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the festival, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son said that today's admissions and career counseling program had the participation of nearly 20,000 students, nearly 90 universities, colleges, and secondary schools, and nearly 300 counseling booths, along with many students and parents watching online.
This is not only a testament to the program's appeal, but also demonstrates the deep concern of the whole society for career orientation and preparation for the young generation - the core force in building and developing the country in the future.
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Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son delivered the opening speech at the 2025 Admissions and Career Counseling Festival The festival attracted the participation of nearly 20,000 students and parents.
According to Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son, admissions and career counseling not only help students better understand their interests and abilities, but also reduce the situation of choosing the wrong major or school, causing a waste of effort for families and society. More importantly, it contributes to shaping students' thinking towards being proactive, confident, and responsible for their own future.
In the context of the world changing rapidly with the explosion of science and technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and globalization, according to the Deputy Minister, Vietnam needs young generations who are not only good at expertise but also flexible, creative and able to adapt to constant changes.
Choosing a career today is not only a personal decision, first of all you will contribute to building a Vietnam that is sustainably developed, strong, and deeply integrated with the world.
Therefore, students need to consider carefully based on their passion, ability and the practical needs of society in the future. Be proactive in equipping yourself with necessary skills such as foreign languages, digital skills, critical thinking and lifelong learning spirit to continuously improve.
Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son hopes that parents will not impose their personal desires on their children, but will explore their interests and strengths with them and support them in choosing a career that suits their abilities and ambitions.
According to the Deputy Minister, in the journey of growing up, the role of family is irreplaceable. Students need to accompany, listen and be guided by their parents to make appropriate decisions.
Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son also hopes that parents will not impose personal desires on their children, but will explore their interests and strengths with them and support them in choosing a career that suits their abilities and ambitions.
The advisory board consists of prestigious experts from many different universities, answering all questions of students and parents.
Nearly 300 consulting booths attract tens of thousands of students and parents
From 7am, thousands of students and parents came to Hanoi University of Science and Technology to attend the 2025 Admissions and Career Counseling Day. University booths The consulting booth of National Economics University is always the "hottest" place of the career fair every year. "Handsome" information broadcaster of University of Commerce Many students did not mind the long distance, traveling at night to the Admissions and Career Counseling Day in Hanoi to directly listen to teachers answer questions about future majors and schools. Khanh Linh (Lang Son City) said: "I took the earliest bus at 4 o'clock to Hanoi to be in time to receive admissions consultation from experts. Although I have researched online, I still have many unclear things about the Ministry's admissions regulations, as well as information about the schools under Hanoi National University, so I want to go directly to receive advice and ask questions." "I am looking into two schools: Hanoi Law University and the University of Law, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. I am interested in two majors: General Law and Economic Law, but I think I will choose Economic Law because after consulting, Economic Law has more advantages than General Law," Yen Nhi, from Thuong Tin, Hanoi shared. "I came to consult today to find out about all the schools that have law, marketing and finance majors. I am studying in block A1 and like these majors so I especially want to know more in-depth information. I am quite worried because I like all three majors but it is difficult to choose, so I want to get advice and find out which major is really suitable for me." Thuy Trang, Dong Da, Hanoi confided. Ms. Bich Thuy, Phu Tho, said that she brought her child to Hanoi to participate in the first round of the Hanoi National University's capacity assessment exam. Right after her child arrived at the exam site, knowing that there was a career counseling session today, she and her child stayed to attend and listen to the consultation because the family was very confused. According to Ms. Thuy, many job positions are currently being eliminated and replaced by technology. "I keep reading online about warnings about AI replacing humans in some jobs, so I brought my child here to verify the information and see how to properly orient my child," Ms. Thuy worriedly said. This year, the Police and Military sectors also receive a lot of attention from candidates and parents. Some parents wonder if there are no more district police officers, what opportunities and roles will their children have in the future when they join the force? The Military is also a fairly safe choice because if admitted, parents will not have to worry much about tuition and employment for their children. According to the Principal of Hanoi Polytechnic College of Technology Pham Quoc Hoan, this is the first year the school has participated in the Admissions and Career Guidance Day. This year, the school's advantage in attracting students is that they are studying in ideal and well-synchronized facilities. In addition, the school has arranged scientific training time, shortening it from 3 years to 2.5 years. At the same time, students entering the school will have 70% of their time for practice, focusing on skills training and equipping them with core knowledge. Some of the school's outstanding majors are Electricity - Electronics, Automation, and soon Microchips and Semiconductors.
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