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Van Lang Saigon College (VLSC) is recognized as a leading College in Ho Chi Minh City for training in the Service Industry Sector. Committed to cultivating high-quality human resources, VLSC emphasizes the development of specialized training programs that integrate foundational knowledge with practical professional skills according to international standards. This strategic focus aims to meet the demanding requirements of both the domestic and regional labor markets, thereby equipping students with superior career adaptability and ensuring extensive employment opportunities alongside a high earning potential.
The learning experience at VLSC’s Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management extends beyond core expertise to prioritize the development of essential soft skills, particularly Animation and Teambuilding Skills. These competencies represent core capabilities crucial for the success and professional demeanor of personnel within the service and travel industries.
From classroom to field practice: A simulated learning environment
The Facilitation and Teambuilding Skills course is designed to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical competencies. Not only do students learn fundamental principles in class, but they are also given opportunities to carry out real outdoor activities. In addition, they integrate AI into each game and challenge, helping to optimize the organization process and create more innovative experiences for participants.
Activity organization and deployment: Students autonomously plan, set up games, assign roles, and lead teams.
Technological application: Integration of modern tools and techniques is encouraged, including the application of technology in the process of designing and executing practical activities, to optimize both customer experience and group management.
Stimulating interaction: The synergy between group activities and the inherent enthusiasm of the learners fosters a dynamic learning environment, thereby maximizing the efficiency of knowledge acquisition and practice.
Cultivating professional practical skills
Through scenario-based exercises and outdoor challenges, students are equipped with and solidify a range of critical skills that directly serve the professional workplace:
Confidence and leadership facilitation: The ability to command attention in front of a crowd, control the space, engage participants, and coordinate activities proactively and confidently.
Adaptability and situation handling: The capacity to quickly identify and resolve potential issues to maintain the continuity and engagement of the activity.
Team building and cohesion: The skill of transforming new individuals into a cohesive, highly effective collaborative team within a short timeframe – a key factor in service management.
These activities establish valuable “real-world career touchpoints,” helping students skillfully apply facilitation, group management, and problem-solving techniques, thereby forging a professional, flexible, and energetic demeanor when entering the Tourism and Hotel Management sector.
The VLSC faculty of tourism & hotel management’s training philosophy: “Practical learning on campus”
Emphasis on Practice: Allocating 80% of the curriculum duration to practical activities, field visits, and the enhancement of professional skills.
Reputable and experienced faculty: Students are directly mentored by leading experts, industry lecturers, and senior managers/CEOs from top Tourism and Hotel enterprises, ensuring the currency and practical relevance of the knowledge delivered.
State of the art facilities: The learning environment features specialized practice rooms, bars, and hotel mock – ups designed to international standards, providing optimal support for intensive practical training.
Expanded career opportunities: Students engage in internships and apprenticeships at high-end hotels, resorts, and restaurants, facilitating the application of knowledge to real-world scenarios and ensuring readiness to enter the labor market with a competitive edge and high salary potential.
VLSC is strategically focused on advanced training, effectively leveraging individual potential and fostering core competencies. This ensures learners possess a robust foundation and are prepared to join the labor market with extensive employment opportunities and competitive compensation within the service industry.