Connecting the University, Businesses, and Alumni: Working Together to Develop Human Resources in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Dr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society, spoke on behalf of participating businesses and partners, offering observations on labor market trends, recruitment needs, and new workforce requirementsOn the afternoon of November 7, 2026, at Hall 10F, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) held a gathering, a business cooperation agreement signing ceremony, and the “Business Connections” panel discussion for the 2026-2027 academic year. This annual program strengthens cooperation between the University, the Faculty, and agencies, organizations, businesses, and alumni. It also provides a forum for exchanging views, sharing practical experience, offering career guidance, and expanding development opportunities for students.

Attendees included former Faculty leaders: Dr. Tran Trong Duc, former Dean; Assoc. Prof. Bui Loan Thuy, former Dean; and Dr. Tran Thi Tan Huong, former Vice Dean. Also present were representatives of University units; agencies, organizations, businesses, and partners; FSSH lecturers and staff; and many Faculty alumni and students.

Held in a warm and friendly atmosphere ahead of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20, the program brought together generations of lecturers, staff, alumni, and students to meet, exchange experiences, and reflect on milestones in the Faculty’s development. It also provided an opportunity for the Faculty to express its deep gratitude to generations of educators who have devoted themselves to education, training, and human resource development in the social sciences and humanities.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Pham Thi Ha Thuong, Dean of the Faculty, reviewed the Faculty’s achievements during the 2025–2026 academic year and expressed appreciation for the contributions of University units; agencies, organizations, businesses, and partners; FSSH lecturers and staff; and Faculty alumni and students. She emphasized the importance of strengthening connections between educational institutions and the labor market amid substantial changes in higher education. Such cooperation enhances the quality of practice-oriented education while enabling students to experience professional environments, develop subject expertise and professional skills, and adapt to social changes.

During the event, Assoc. Prof. Bui Loan Thuy, former Dean, spoke on behalf of former Faculty leaders, sharing meaningful memories from her time working with and leading the Faculty. She also expressed her joy and pride in the growth of its lecturers and staff and the collective achievements of the Faculty over the past year.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society, spoke on behalf of participating businesses and partners, offering observations on labor market trends, recruitment needs, and new workforce requirements. Businesses also affirmed their wish to continue working with the Faculty in education and training, internships, recruitment, scientific research, and the sharing of practical experience, helping narrow the gap between academic knowledge and workplace requirements.

Expressing Gratitude and Recognizing Contributions to the Faculty’s Development

A meaningful part of the program was the recognition of individuals and organizations that had made substantial contributions to the development of FSSH during the 2025–2026 academic year.

Through this activity, the Faculty acknowledged the support and contributions of successive generations of leaders; long-serving educators dedicated to education and training; those who have contributed to the Faculty’s internationalization; University offices, institutes, and centers; affiliated lecturers; alumni; businesses; and partners in education and training, scientific research, international cooperation, and community service. This recognition honored past contributions while reflecting a spirit of continuity, solidarity, and shared commitment to the Faculty’s new development goals.

Signing Business Cooperation Agreements: Expanding Learning and Career Development Opportunities for Students

The program continued with a ceremony to sign cooperation agreements between FSSH and eight businesses and agencies working in fields related to the Faculty’s academic programs, including Tourism, Sociology, Social Work, Vietnamese Studies, and International Relations:

• Women's Charity Association of Ho Chi Minh City;
• Nha Be Commune Women's Union;
• Chanh Hung Ward Construction Investment Project Management Board;
• Nursing Department, Nguyen Thi Thap Hospital;
• Asiana Link Company Limited;
• Golden Adventure International Services Company Limited;
• Millennium Travel Company Limited;
• Networld Asia Investment Joint Stock Company.

The signing marked a new stage in cooperation between the Faculty and its partners, with the aim of building lasting, practical, and effective partnerships. Drawing on each party’s strengths and needs, cooperation will focus on jointly organizing internships, work observation placements, and field visits; supporting recruitment and career guidance; sharing expertise and practical experience; conducting joint scientific research; and implementing community service activities.

By strengthening its links with businesses, the Faculty continues to advance education connected to practice, enabling students to apply their knowledge in professional settings, strengthen their expertise, and improve their competitiveness in the labor market.

“Business Connections” Panel Discussion for the 2026-2027 Academic Year: “AI and the Future of Work - Human Value in an Automated World”

The second session featured the “Business Connections” panel discussion for the 2026-2027 academic year under the theme “AI and the Future of Work: Human Value in an Automated World.” Panelists included Dr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society; Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet, Director of Viet Script Company Limited; and Ms. Truong Hong Uyen, Deputy Director of Saigontourist Travel Service Company Limited. MSc. Nguyen Hieu Tin, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department and the person in charge of the department, moderated the discussion.

The discussion examined the impacts, opportunities, and challenges of AI and automation for the labor market, work organization, and future workforce requirements. It emphasized combining professional expertise, digital competence, critical thinking, creativity, communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and lifelong learning with empathy, professional ethics, and social responsibility. Drawing on perspectives from managers, experts, and businesses, the discussion suggested directions for education and training, helping students apply technology, build on their strengths, and prepare for their careers. It also promoted University–business connections to develop a workforce capable of adapting to digital transformation.

The gathering, business cooperation agreement signing ceremony, and “Business Connections” panel discussion for the 2026-2027 academic year concluded in a formal, warm, and collegial atmosphere. The event provided an occasion to honor generations of educators and meet partners and alumni, while affirming FSSH’s commitment to expanding its cooperation network, advancing innovation in education and training, and improving workforce quality.

With a commitment to stronger connections, partnership, and sustainable development, FSSH, Ton Duc Thang University, looks forward to continued cooperation and support from agencies, organizations, businesses, and alumni in jointly creating a learning environment connected to practice, expanding career opportunities, and supporting learners’ holistic development.

Dr. Pham Thi Ha Thuong, Dean of the Faculty, reviewed the Faculty’s achievements during the 2025–2026 academic year

Assoc. Prof. Bui Loan Thuy, former Dean, spoke on behalf of former Faculty leaders, sharing meaningful memories from her time working with and leading the Faculty

Dr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society offering observations on labor market trends, recruitment needs, and new workforce requirements