For many residents of Huổi Phúc village, this seemingly simple knowledge is exactly what they need most to upgrade production efficiency and improve family income. Lường Thị Nụ, a trainee in the poultry farming technique and disease prevention class in Huổi Phúc village, shared that her family previously raised chickens and ducks based purely on experience. When the livestock fell ill, they often did not know the cause or how to handle it, leading to substantial losses.

“After participating in the class, I understand more about care techniques, how to recognize abnormal manifestations in poultry, and disease prevention measures,” Nụ shared. “This knowledge is highly practical and can be applied immediately to my family’s farming activities.”

Nụ’s story reflects why an increasing number of rural workers, particularly people in highland, deep, and remote communes across the province, are showing interest in vocational training. They attend classes with the desire to acquire extra knowledge and techniques to perform better in the production tasks deeply intertwined with their daily lives.

In 2026, the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center No.1 was assigned a target to recruit and provide vocational training for 1,330 workers. To ensure that the training aligns with practical demands, the center coordinated with localities to survey residents’ vocational learning needs before opening classes.

Since the beginning of March, the Center has organized 13 vocational training classes across 11 communes and wards. The selected occupations are closely linked to local production conditions, ranging from livestock and poultry farming, safe vegetable cultivation, and fish farming to mushroom cultivation, coffee planting, and certain trades in the construction sector. Most of the classes are organized directly within the villages, meaning residents do not have to travel far or leave their fieldwork for extended periods, as learning schedules are flexibly arranged to match the daily routines and production cycles of the people.

Recently, in Yên village, Thanh An commune, a training class on pig farming techniques and disease prevention attracted 35 trainees, including many households currently maintaining small-scale pig farming who wish to expand production in the near future. Beside livestock classes, many localities also open vocational classes for planting and caring for fruit trees, guiding residents on applying safe cultivation practices to upgrade product yield and quality.

In the vocational class organized in Mường Nhé commune, trainees are guided on identifying plant pests and diseases, pruning techniques, orchard care, and the correct procedural use of plant protection chemicals. Instead of merely learning through documents, residents practice directly in the orchards, blending formulas, operating sprayers, and learning occupational safety principles during crop care. Giàng Thị Dua, from Mường Nhé village, Mường Nhé commune, noted that through the class, she was guided on selecting appropriate chemicals, using the correct concentrations, adhering to pre-harvest intervals, and utilizing protective measures when spraying.

According to the lecturers directly involved in teaching, if the curriculum only focuses on theory, it is very difficult for residents to remember and apply it. Therefore, the training program is built toward increasing practical hours and reducing theory. Lù Thị Nga, a teacher at the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center No.4, stated: “Each class is divided into small groups so that trainees can practice directly under the guidance of lecturers. The learning time ratio is arranged at 30% theory and 70% practice. Because residents learn directly on their own farming and production models, it is easier for them to absorb the knowledge; being guided through each specific operation, trainees can execute it immediately after completing the course.”

This approach has generated a distinct shift in public perception regarding vocational training. While many were previously hesitant or believed that vocational training was strictly for the youth, now quite a few middle-aged workers, women, and ethnic minorities actively register to participate, and the acquired knowledge is rapidly applied to real-world production.

Trần Thị Măng, Director of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center No.4, emphasized that the greatest efficiency of these vocational training classes lies in the ability to apply knowledge to reality. When residents see that learning brings practical benefits, they will proactively participate and continue to spread the word to others in the community.

Currently, in many highland villages, vocational training is gradually becoming an intrinsic need for residents. These vocational classes help people alter their mindsets and working methods, creating sustainable livelihoods right on their homeland. This also serves as a vital foundation to raise incomes, reduce poverty sustainably, and step-by-step improve the lives of highland compatriots in the coming years.