In 2026, Hanoi will increase the rate of trained workers to 75.8%

According to the plan, in 2026, Hanoi strives to create new jobs for about 171,000 workers; reduce the unemployment rate in urban areas to below 3%. The rate of trained workers reached 75.8%, of which workers with degrees and certificates accounted for 55.5%. The city also sets a target of increasing annual labor productivity by 7.0 - 7.5%.

Hanoi will promote the provision of information on the labor market, industry trends, and recruitment needs of enterprises to workers. Information on vocational training programs, employment support policies, unemployment insurance and social security policies, helps workers be more proactive in choosing jobs and improving professional capacity.

The focus of the plan is to prioritize training and fostering new skills and skills that are in high demand in the context of digital transformation and green economic development. The areas of focus include information technology, foreign languages, soft skills, working skills in the digital environment and emerging professions. The city also diversifies training forms through online courses (e-learning), training at enterprises or training models combining theory and practice, to improve flexibility and efficiency.

Hanoi promotes the shift in labor structure towards gradually reducing unskilled labor, increasing the rate of laborers through systematic training, high skills, meeting the development requirements of high-tech industries, digital economy and green economy.

The city also effectively organizes direct and online job fairs, thematic job fairs; strengthens the connection of labor supply and demand with neighboring provinces and cities according to each group of subjects, occupations and recruitment needs.

In addition, Hanoi promotes the development of high-tech agriculture, organic agriculture associated with the consumption market, ensuring economic efficiency and sustainable development.

In particular, the city will synchronously implement policies to support the development of small and medium enterprises, encourage the movement of startups, innovation, form enterprises with high competitiveness, participate deeply in the domestic and international value chain, thereby creating more sustainable jobs for workers.

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