Overview

Australia has been supporting skills development in Vietnam since 1974. Today, Aus4Skills continues to support Vietnam to access high-level professional technical knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable socio-economic development.

Aus4Skills aims to support Vietnam's socio-economic development and stability through: implementing Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) and alumni programs; improving university governance, program and performance standards, strengthening Vietnam's vocational education and training (VET) sector; and supporting the development of a capable public service, including advancing women in leadership, through the Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC).

Results to date

• Since 1974, Australia has funded more than 6,000 Vietnamese leaders and emerging leaders to undertake studies, research and professional development in Australia.
• More than 70,000 Vietnamese people are part of Australia's global alumni network, receiving continuous support from Australia for personal and professional development to enhance their contribution to the development of Vietnam.
• Aus4Skills has transformed three selected universities in the disadvantaged northern mountainous region to autonomous organisations that meet market expectations which has benefited more than 40,500 students.
• The Logistics Industry Reference Council (LIRC) brought VET colleges and industry together to develop new logistics occupational standards and training courses to meet market demands. Skills of teachers and students are enhanced through better access to modern facilities and more practice at logistics enterprises. The number of logistics enrolments at VET colleges has increased eight times since Aus4Skills support in 2017. Successful demonstration of industry-led VET in the logistics industry serves as a model for Vietnam to apply to other sectors.
• Aus4Skills worked with the Centre for Gender Studies and Women's Leadership (GeLEAD), at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics to mainstream gender equality into the Academy's mandated training. By June 2021, nearly 60,000 officials destined for leadership positions throughout Vietnam have studied this topic.