Vocational training experience in asociation with solving employment challenges for rural workers in various countries and some recommendations for Vietnam

In Vietnam, the proportion of the agricultural workforce receiving vocational training remains low compared to the overall agricultural labor force and the demand within the sector. The structure of vocational training programs is not yet well-aligned with the agricultural restructuring progress and rural development. Studying the vocational training experience and policies for rural workers of several developed countries, such as China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Australia, can provide valuable insights and recommendations for Vietnam. These insights can help guide the country in refining its vocational training strategies to solve employment challenges, facilitate labor market transitions in rural areas, and achieve breakthroughs in modernizing agriculture and rural industry by leveraging existing culture, traditions, and resource advantages.