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NTTU – Over 90 students from the Business Administration program at Nguyen Tat Thanh University recently participated in a field trip to Hoang Thong Wood Processing Factory, one of the leading furniture and interior design companies in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip aimed to provide students with practical experience in the production environment, a better understanding of business operations, and the demands of the current labor market.
The student delegation was directly led by MBA. Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Son, MBA. Tang Thi Bich Hien, and MBA. Ngo Thi Thuy Trang. From the beginning of the meeting, representatives from Hoang Thong Company provided an overview of the company’s formation and development, its production organization model, market orientation, and key product lines that the company supplies to the domestic and export markets.
According to business representatives, in the context of a fiercely competitive furniture market, investing in production technology, quality management, and optimizing operational processes are key factors in maintaining competitiveness. These are also the topics that business administration students are learning in their training programs.
NTTU Business Administration students visit the production line at Hoang Thong Wood Factory.
Following the introductory overview, students were given a direct tour of the entire production line at the factory, from the raw materials area to the finished product stage. Specifically, the group visited the following areas: the finished product warehouse, the quality control department, the hardware warehouse, the UV coating area, the feeding area, the CNC drilling machine area, the sanding area, the assembly area, the sample area, the spray painting area, the packaging area, the showroom, and the office block.
At each location, factory representatives directly explained the machinery operation process, technical standards, quality control criteria, and occupational safety requirements. Many students said that witnessing the automated and semi-automated production systems firsthand helped them better understand the knowledge they had learned about production management, quality management, logistics, and supply chain management.
Nguyen Minh Tuan, a business administration student, shared: “Previously, I only imagined the production process through textbooks and lecture slides. This time, being able to directly participate in each stage, seeing the finished product from raw materials to packaging, I clearly understand the role of management in each department of the business.”
Following the factory tour, representatives from the factory and the students held a direct exchange and discussion. Many questions were raised regarding recruitment needs, personnel selection criteria, skills students need to acquire when joining the company, as well as the future development trends of the wood processing and furniture industry.
The exchange between students and businesses revolved around recruitment needs and professional skills.
According to business representatives, in addition to professional knowledge, employers today place particular emphasis on teamwork skills, problem-solving thinking, discipline, and the ability to adapt quickly to the production environment. Therefore, early visits and internships at businesses will help students avoid feeling overwhelmed when entering the labor market.
According to representatives from Nguyen Tat Thanh University, visits and internships at businesses are a key focus in the university’s training program. Through these field trips, students have the opportunity to compare theoretical knowledge with practical production and business experience, thereby forming a clear professional mindset even while still in university.
The instructors in charge of the group also believe that bringing students directly to factories and businesses makes the teaching process more engaging and motivates them to learn. “When students understand that each course leads to a specific job position within a company, they will learn more proactively and be more responsible for their career choices,” one instructor shared.
From the students’ perspective, many said that the field trip not only helped broaden their practical knowledge but also motivated them to further develop their professional skills. “After the trip, I realized I need to learn more skills, especially communication skills in a business environment and practical work-handling skills,” one student said.
In the context of higher education shifting towards training aligned with societal and business needs, practical learning activities like those at the Hoang Thong Wood Processing Factory are seen as an important bridge helping NTTU students bridge the gap between the classroom and the labor market. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for businesses to access young, well-trained human resources with long-term development potential.
Author: Thiên Bảo – Cẩm Thạch
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