Vietnam’s Growing Need for Skilled Engineers: Government Develops Training Programs for Semiconductor Industry

The semiconductor industry requires highly skilled engineers to drive growth and attract foreign investment. To address this need, the government has developed a training program for aspiring engineers, which was shared by Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son during a conference on April 26.

Deputy Minister Son highlighted the importance of focusing on training engineers for the semiconductor industry to leverage technology access and transfer opportunities. He emphasized that universities should develop training programs that align with market requirements, with a focus on specific fields within the semiconductor IC industry.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Phong Dien from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam will require between 30,000 to 50,000 engineers to cater to the microchip industry by 2030. He recommended that universities develop training programs that align with business needs in terms of quantity and quality.

Dr. Nguyen Duc Minh from the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Hanoi University of Science and Technology proposed a pilot manufacturing program that involves collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners. This program would provide facilities construction, scholarship incentives, tax benefits, and joint investment in training and research programs for international cooperation.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Son, the Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Information Technology, suggested piloting a training program focused on System-on-Chip-oriented IC design. This approach would involve mastering the IC design process through system-on-chip design, with a need for shared laboratory facilities to build a strong semiconductor chip industry ecosystem that fosters research and trains skilled human resources with a specific focus.