70 students gain first-hand insight into working environment at enterprises

(ĐN) - On December 14, the Dong Nai Provincial Youth Union, the Dong Nai Provincial Students’ Association, and the Dong Nai Young Entrepreneurs’ Association jointly organized the 2025 Dong Nai Corporate Semester program, with the participation of 70 students from universities and colleges across the province.

Dong Nai Provincial Youth Union Deputy Secretary Phan The Cong presents flowers and a letter of appreciation to a speaker at the 2025 Corporate Semester program. Photo: Nga Son

Speaking at the programme, Phan The Cong, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai Provincial Youth Union, said the 2025 Corporate Semester featured a range of practical activities. Students attended thematic sessions led by business owners, who shared their experience of running enterprises, starting up, and navigating the opportunities and challenges facing young people entering today’s corporate environment. The sessions also explored what it means to be a professional graduate in a modern workplace, leadership styles in team-based work in the era of Industry 4.0, as well as essential skills such as CV building and positioning oneself effectively in an increasingly competitive labour market.

A business owner speaks during a thematic session at the 2025 Corporate Semester program. Photo: Nga Son

Alongside the themed discussions, the organizers held the final round of the “Professional CV – Personal Branding” competition. The activity aimed to encourage students to take initiative and demonstrate seriousness in building their CVs, presenting their academic journey, personal development, extracurricular involvement, and career orientation clearly and professionally. Participants also received direct feedback from business representatives to help them further refine their CVs.

In the two days leading up to the main event (December 12 and 13), students in the Corporate Semester program took part in site visits and experiential activities at enterprises in Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City. These visits provided opportunities to observe production and business operations first-hand, while gaining insights into corporate culture, workplace professionalism, and the sense of responsibility demonstrated by employees and workers.

Students attend a thematic learning session as part of the Corporate Semester program. Photo: Nga Son

Phan The Cong expressed hope that the Corporate Semester would offer valuable real-world experiences, serving as meaningful lessons to help students grow, become more resilient, and develop greater professionalism. He emphasized that the program aims to equip Dong Nai students with the skills and mindset needed to take on new roles after graduation, thereby contributing to the development of local enterprises, the province, and the country as a whole.

By Nga Son – Translated by Thien Kim, Minho