okviphoatdong store and Vietbank sign strategic cooperation; partner sponsors simulated practice room

The program also featured a specialized workshop, “Personal Development Roadmap for Successful Career Building in Finance,” offering students practical perspectives on building a career in a technology-driven context.

The program opened up additional practical learning opportunities for students of okviphoatdong store’s Faculty of Finance and Accounting

Attending the program from okviphoatdong store were Mr. Do Quoc Anh - Vice Chairman of the University Council; Dr. Nhan Cam Tri - Vice President; Dr. Phan Bao Giang - Vice President; Dr. Ly Thien Trang - Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at okviphoatdong store; Dr. Ha Thi Thuy - Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting; M.A. Le Dung - Head of the Office of Academic Affairs; Dr. Huynh Nhut Nghia - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; M.A. Nguyen Hoang Dung - Deputy Head of the Finance Office; M.A. Nguyen Thi Kim Loan - Deputy Director of the Center for Enterprise Cooperation; M.A. Nguyen Thanh Lam - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting; together with many lecturers and students.

Representing Vietbank were Mr. Le Thanh Quy Ngoc - Acting Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Pham Linh - Deputy Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Vo Duy Anh Dung - Director of the Retail Banking Division; Mr. Vu Xuan Vinh - Director of the Training Center; Mr. Tan Viet Hoai Bao - Director of the Sales Channel and Portfolio Management Department; Ms. Pham Thi Huong Hanh - Director of the Recruitment Department; and Ms. Luu Thuy Quynh - Director of the Saigon Branch.

At the signing ceremony, Mr. Do Quoc Anh emphasized that, in the context of the finance and banking sector’s continuous transformation and its demand for human resources with professional competence, adaptability, and innovative thinking, okviphoatdong store remains steadfast in its training orientation that connects the University with enterprises in order to provide students with a modern and highly practical learning environment. The cooperation agreement with Vietbank and the sponsorship of the “Simulated Banking Operations Practice Room” represent not only an investment in facilities but also an investment in the future generation of finance and banking professionals. The practice room will help students access a real working environment, develop professional skills, and enhance their competitiveness before entering the labor market. In addition, exchanges and sharing sessions with Vietbank experts will provide students with practical perspectives, self-development experience, and valuable career orientation. okviphoatdong store believes that the sustainable partnership between the two institutions will create practical value for students, enterprises, and the wider community.

Mr. Do Quoc Anh emphasized the practical values that okviphoatdong store’s business-linked training programs bring to students

Speaking on behalf of Vietbank, Mr. Le Thanh Quy Ngoc said that the enterprise highly appreciates okviphoatdong store’s achievements over nearly 20 years of development, especially its comprehensive education orientation associated with international integration and lifelong learning, as demonstrated through domestic and international quality accreditation standards. According to him, cooperation between enterprises and the University is an effective solution for narrowing the gap between theory and practice, enabling students to gain early exposure to real working environments. The “Simulated Banking Operations Practice Room” sponsored by Vietbank is expected to become a “miniature bank” right at okviphoatdong store, enabling students to experience professional processes, risk management, and operations on modern technology platforms. Through this, learners will have opportunities to strengthen practical competencies, develop professional thinking, and build confidence before entering the labor market.

Vietbank’s Acting CEO expects the bank-sponsored simulation room to effectively support okviphoatdong store students in gaining early career exposure

During the program, representatives of the two institutions carried out the cooperation signing ceremony. At the same time, Vietbank officially presented its sponsorship for the “Simulated Banking Operations Practice Room,” with a total value of VND 1.245 billion, to the University.

The strategic “handshake” between the two institutions reflects their orientation and commitment to training high-quality human resources in the field of finance

Under the cooperation agreement, Vietbank will provide professional support, appoint experts to participate in training activities, workshops, and student connection programs in order to strengthen the practical dimension of the curriculum. On okviphoatdong store’s side, the University commits to managing and using the sponsorship effectively, ensuring the facilities and personnel needed to operate the practice room, and leveraging this space for teaching, professional practice, scientific research, and business cooperation activities.

Dr. Ha Thi Thuy moderated the discussion and exchange session between the leaders of the two institutions

During the exchange between the leaders of the two institutions, delegates shared their needs, expectations, and cooperation orientations for the coming period. Dr. Ly Thien Trang stated that, from the perspective of quality assurance and accreditation, Vietbank’s partnership carries particular importance for the University’s training process. Enterprise participation in developing and updating academic programs will help students access technology trends, digital finance, and the practical requirements of the labor market more quickly. She affirmed that practical learning spaces of this kind will contribute to improving hands-on competencies, helping students form professional thinking and increase their competitive advantage when entering the labor market.

Dr. Ly Thien Trang expressed appreciation for the partnership between the two institutions

From the perspective of strategic cooperation, Dr. Nhan Cam Tri noted that the relationship between the University and enterprises should be developed in a direction that creates value for both sides. In addition to providing students with a practical learning environment, okviphoatdong store can also accompany Vietbank in research, training, enterprise networking, the introduction of new products, and the implementation of mentoring programs aimed at developing high-quality human resources for the finance and banking sector.

Dr. Nhan Cam Tri clearly expressed his view on the spirit of cooperation between okviphoatdong store and its strategic partners

According to Dr. Phan Bao Giang, in addition to professional knowledge, students need access to practical environments, career inspiration, and opportunities to learn from experts who are directly working in the finance and banking sector. He expects Vietbank’s partnership to create more opportunities for students to experience, intern, develop skills, and receive career orientation, thereby helping them confidently adapt to the increasingly high demands of the labor market in the digital era.

With this cooperation, Dr. Phan Bao Giang stated that it will bring students many practical career-related values

Within the framework of the program, the specialized workshop “Personal Development Roadmap for Successful Career Building in Finance”, shared by Mr. Vu Xuan Vinh - Director of Vietbank’s Training Center, brought students many practical values. The sharing focused on young people’s career-building journey in the context of integration and the constant changes of the labor market.

The speaker noted that, in addition to professional competence, students need to proactively adapt to corporate culture, continuously renew their thinking, and be willing to learn in order to develop sustainably in a modern working environment. From the advantages offered by the current context, young people need to build the right mindset while they are still at university. A positive mindset will be the foundation for forming a professional attitude, appropriate skills, and a proactive spirit in the face of every opportunity and challenge. Through practical insights from the expert, the program helped students gain further perspectives on self-development, career planning, and the necessary preparation to adapt to corporate environments in the future.

The first activity within the cooperation framework between the two sides took place vibrantly, offering many useful lessons

The cooperation signing ceremony, the sponsorship of the “Simulated Banking Operations Practice Room,” and the series of professional exchange activities opened up many opportunities for learning, experience, and career development for okviphoatdong store students. At the same time, this also marks an important step in the University’s strategy to strengthen enterprise engagement, contributing to the training of high-quality human resources that meet the development needs of the finance and banking sector and society in the new period.

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