The workshop on "APPROPRIATE JOBS FOR ETHNIC MINORITY YOUTH" is part of the REWORK project, sponsored by the British Academy, in which Phu Xuan University is the sole member representing the Central region.

The workshop aims to share the results of a two-year research project. It will be held on December 4-5, 2021 (via Zoom). Registration link: https://rework.eventbrite.co.uk/

About this event

The workshop aims to share the results of a two-year research project: "ENHANCING STATUS AND CAPACITY FOR ETHNIC MINORITY YOUTH IN VIETNAM TO REORIENT APPROPRIATE WORK IN THE FUTURE" (REWORK PROJECT).

Main research topics in the REWORK project:

• What do we understand about "Appropriate jobs" for ethnic minority youth aged 18-25 in Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing economies globally?
• Factors related to "Appropriate jobs": Results obtained from over 1000 surveys.
• The relationship between enhancing status and empowerment with access to "appropriate jobs": Results from 105 in-depth interviews.
• The transformation and self-recognition of ethnic minority youth through dialogue/cooperation methods.
• Effective application of dialogue/cooperation methods for different research subjects.
• Factors promoting the development of professions, policies, businesses, and training institutions.

"Appropriate jobs" are not only a goal for sustainable development according to the United Nations but also signify creating a healthy work environment for individuals and communities to have opportunities for both physical and mental stability.

"Appropriate jobs" aim to enhance the status and empower vulnerable groups. These groups are directly affected by physical and mental health issues, poverty, and inequality.
The workshop will take place over two days, and organizers invite educators, researchers, policy planners, recruiters, and interested students to participate.

The workshop will share and discuss research results with educators, researchers, policy planners, recruiters, and students.

Participants can learn more about the Rework project on the  British Academy website,  ongoing project site, emerging digital network on facebook. .

After registration, the organizers will send the Zoom link for participation.

Workshop Schedule:

DAY 1 (WORKSHOP LANGUAGE: VIETNAMESE)

• 1pm-1.30pm:
  • Professor Tony Wall, University of Chester, UK – Workshop opening.
  • Keynote Speaker Professor  Trần Thị Lý , Deakin University, Australia – What do we know about employability?
• 1.30pm-3.00pm:
  • Data on the relationship between capacity enhancement and suitable jobs for ethnic minority youth: Dr. Ngo Thi Hang Nga, Northwest University.
  • Break
• 3.15pm-4.45pm
  • The voices of ethnic minority youth and stakeholders' opinions reflect the current situation of suitable employment for ethnic minority youth: Dr. Luong Minh Phuong, Hanoi University.
• 4.45 pm-5 pm: Discussion - Recommendations for further research

DAY 2 (WORKSHOP LANGUAGE: VIETNAMESE AND ENGLISH)

• 1 pm-1.15 pm – Professor Tony Wall, University of Chester, UK – Workshop opening.
• 1.15pm-3.15pm
  • Lessons and recommendations on using collaboration and participation methods: Dr. Ho Thi Hanh Tien, Phu Xuan University.
  • Break
• 3.30pm-4pm
  • Professor Tony Wall opens the workshop (Language: English) – Keynote Speaker Professor Tran Thi Ly, Deakin University, Australia
  • What do we know about employability? (Language: English)
• 4pm-5.30pm
  • What do we know about ethnic minority youth engaging in suitable jobs and how to use collaboration methods to understand this issue? (Language: English) – Professor Tony Wall, University of Chester, UK

After registration, the organizers will send the Zoom link for participation.

About the REWORK project:

The “Empowering Ethnic Minority Youth in Vietnam to Re-Vision the Future of Decent Work (REWORK)" project, where Phu Xuan University is one of the four main partners approved by the British Academy.

Dr. Ho Thi Hanh Tien, the university's president, is a key member of the project, representing Phu Xuan University, alongside Professor Tony Wall from the University of Chester, UK, the project's managing unit; Dr. Ngo Hang Nga from Northwest University, and Dr. Luong Minh Phuong from Hanoi University. The budget for this project is £266,077 (approximately 7.5 billion VND). The project started in March 2020 and will end in December 2021.

The project aims to enhance the employability of ethnic minority students in economically and socially disadvantaged areas prioritized in Vietnam's economic and social development policies. REWORK is an interdisciplinary research project with breakthrough potential in improving livelihoods/employment and social life for ethnic minority youth in Vietnam. The research aims to promote collaboration between stakeholders to create opportunities for disadvantaged students to share their aspirations with policymakers and researchers, providing advice to develop and improve fair and effective employment policies.

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