COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES CANADA
CICan signs MoU's to support training, innovation and employment in Vietnam

Last month, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) signed four memorandums of understanding (MoU) to further build on a 40-year relationship with Vietnamese partners to support the Vietnamese education sector.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between CICan and Khoi Nguyen Investment Group to support the establishment of an international college in Vietnam, including the development and delivery of high-quality applied learning programs and opportunities for students that will support Vietnam's economy.

Another memorandum of understanding was signed between CICan, Nova Scotia Community College, Tra Vinh University, the Vietnam Association Community Colleges (VACC) and the British Columbia Council of International Education (BCCIE) to promote further education, training and research activities for students in Vietnam.

The third and fourth memorandums of understanding were signed between CICan and Tra Vinh University and CICan and VACC both to promote digital transformation in teaching and learning among members, to develop gender-responsive teacher training and TVET curriculum and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in higher education particularly in the Mekong Delta region.

These agreements were signed at the Vietnam - Canada International Education and Partnership conference held in Tra Vinh City, Vietnam from March 19 to 21.  The conference aimed to develop sustainable partnerships between Canada and Vietnam in education and vocational training. Other agreements were also developed with some of CICan's member institutions.

CICan recognizes the importance of delivering high-quality educational programs and innovative training to students internationally. These MoUs provide CICan and its members with an opportunity to deepen their global engagement and create stronger international relationships that will benefit students.

Canadian colleges and institutes have been engaging with international partners for 50 years. Last year, CICan launched a new three-year International Strategy that will further strengthen and futureproof the Canadian college and institute network through internationalization and global engagement.

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"As the voice of Canada's largest post-secondary education network, CICan is excited to partner with these organizations to share new knowledge, insight, and to develop educational initiatives relevant to Vietnamese students and industries. SDG 17 challenges us to strengthen and revitalise global partnerships for sustainable development and that includes partnerships like these."

Denise Amyot, President and CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada

"As a group that has been operating and investing in education for more than 12 years, we are very honoured to be signing an MoU with an organization with massive and high-quality membership such as CICan. Through this MoU, we hope to work together with CICan to create more connections in vocational education between Vietnam and Canada; sharing resources and high-quality learning with one another. We recognize the work CICan has been promoting throughout the world and we are delighted to be working on a new journey with CICan, starting with our newest vocational college in the Lao Cai Province."

Trinh Quang Dong Thao, Deputy General Director, Khoi Nguyen Investment Group