After searching for domestic jobs unsuccessfully, Trần Quỳnh Anh from Ly Xôm village in chiềng sinh commune chose to register for the EPS labor export program to South Korea, a government-to-government initiative. She accessed information through the provincial employment service center’s Facebook page and received detailed advice on exam conditions and registration procedures via Zalo and telephone.

Having successfully passed the Korean language proficiency test, she is currently attending an orientation course in Hanoi that began on April 21 before heading abroad to work in the agricultural sector. She noted that the timely support from the center has given her peace of mind and a real chance for a stable, high-income career.

Quỳnh Anh is part of a broader positive trend in contract-based labor export within the province, with 30 workers already departed this year. This path allows laborers to improve their financial standing, accumulate professional experience, and gradually enhance the overall quality of local human resources. To support this, the provincial employment service center has intensified the use of information technology. Recruitment details are updated regularly on online platforms, and periodic online job sessions allow workers to participate regardless of their geographical distance. The employment database system has also been developed to support remote lookups and registration for counseling.

Targeted mobile sessions have been held in remote areas such as Mường Mùn, Chà Tở, Mường Nhé, and Sín Chải communes. These mobile fairs are strategically timed for when workers return to their hometowns and seek new opportunities. A notable job fair held in mid-March at the Mường Nhé commune square attracted over 500 participants, including students and laborers, along with 10 recruiting businesses. At the event, workers received direct advice on recruitment needs, working conditions, income levels, and vocational training support policies.

Mùa A Chứ, a young man from Mường Nhé commune, mentioned that his previous income from upland farming was unstable. Through the fair, he was guided toward industrial positions both within and outside the province and is now considering registering for a more stable income. According to Phan Văn Uyên, Vice Chairman of the Mường Nhé commune People’s Committee, these events are particularly meaningful for ethnic minority youth in border highland areas.

The center also coordinates with the provincial Police and Military Command to provide career orientation for over 400 discharged soldiers and individuals who have completed prison sentences. By deploying these synchronous solutions, the center has organized two large job fairs, 21 mobile conferences, and 27 online sessions since the start of the year, providing information to nearly 5,000 workers and helping thousands find suitable positions to reduce the local unemployment rate. Nguyễn Duy Phương, Acting Deputy Director of the provincial Employment Service Center, stated that the center will continue to innovate its methods, promote digital transformation, and strengthen coordination with businesses and training facilities to better link labor supply and demand, with a particular focus on supporting specific labor groups in the coming time.