Universities persist in enrolling vocational students

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training has told universities gradually to scale down vocational training before they completely stop this kind of training in 2017. But a lot of institutions do not intend to reduce the number of vocational students, who earn them good income, reports VietNamNet Bridge.

A lot of universities have even enrolled more students in 2012, ignoring the decision by the watchdog agency, thus pushing vocational schools – which have been standing idle due to lack of students – against the wall.

The move towards universities enrolling students for vocational training began some years ago, as an income-earning measure. Universities have been criticised by educators and vocational schools, who believe they should focus on providing university education.
Full report on the VietNamNet Bridge site