Potential labor export markets

The foreign labor market is in need of many workers to serve production and economic recovery. Some countries have loosened conditions for foreigners to work. Therefore, the number of workers participating in working abroad under contracts is increasing. Labor export not only provides stable job opportunities, but also helps workers accumulate a significant amount of capital after 3-5 years of work. However, each country has its own advantages and limitations, depending on economic development and living conditions.

Workers register to take the Korean language test under the EPS program at the Center for Employment Services - Vocational Education, Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs

In 2023, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs organized the appraisal of legal documents of 25 enterprises sending workers to work abroad to select workers to work abroad for a limited time under contracts at the district, city, town; Confirmation of individual contract registration for a worker going to work in Hungary. Inform and guide necessary procedures and provide orientation education for 216 workers going to work in Korea under the EPS program; Exit instructions for 15 workers going to work in Korea under the EPS Program; received applications from 622 workers registering to take the Korean language exam in the manufacturing, construction, and agricultural industries. In 2024, it is expected to set a target of sending 2,500 workers to work abroad under contracts. However, according to the Department of Employment - Labor Safety, Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs: Most foreign employers want to receive trained workers with professional qualifications, skills, and foreign languages. , because these workers have the ability to absorb work quickly, work productively and effectively, in addition to having a better sense of organizing labor discipline and living. Meanwhile, the province’s workers working abroad are mainly unskilled workers, which is also a difficulty for workers who want to participate in markets with high income and good working conditions. Therefore, choosing a labor export market is very important

Currently, Japan is one of the key labor markets that Vietnam is sending workers to work due to higher income compared to the same job in some other countries, making a significant contribution to human resources. the country’s foreign currency, improving the lives of workers and their families. In recent years, the number of Vietnamese workers working in Japan accounts for 50% of the total number of workers working abroad every year. This is one of the markets with the best working conditions and income, favored by Vietnamese workers. Many programs and projects to bring workers to work in Japan are implemented by the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam in coordination with Japan such as the Technical Internship Program, the Special Skilled Labor Program, the Program to Vietnamese nurses and midwives working in Japan under the Vietnam - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (VJEPA) are working effectively. In Japan, there are currently 85 occupations recruiting interns in 7 major sectors including: Agriculture, electronics, construction, food processing, textiles and garments, mechanics - metals, and seafood processing. Comments from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) show that by 2030, Japan needs an additional 630,000 foreign workers to supplement the labor force shortage.

Mr. Le Dinh Khanh - Director of Garment and Labor Export Joint Stock Company said: "Currently, all export workers the Company is managing are working in the Japanese market. From the beginning of the year until now, the Company has organized 100 workers to export to the Japanese market. Businesses and factories in Japan are in need of recruiting Vietnamese workers on a large scale. At the same time, the Japanese government also expands exit opportunities, creating favorable conditions for finding jobs and increasing income."

Some traditional labor export markets in Asia such as Korea, Singapore... are still chosen by many people. The Korean government has now opened the door for workers to come work and settle down here. However, the Korean labor export market currently only accepts workers through the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. No private unit has yet been licensed to deploy. Conditions for working in Korea are also very strict. Singapore, a country with a developed economy and a clean living environment, has attracted the attention of many workers. Known for its high standard of living, Singapore also sets strict requirements for labor recruitment. To have the opportunity to work in Singapore, workers need to have a minimum education level of high school or higher, including intermediate, college, and university, along with the ability to communicate in English or Chinese.

Head of Phu Tho Vocational College worked with the Department of Planning and Investment to promote joint training in Germany

Up to now, Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Singapore,... have always been familiar choices for workers. Rarely do people dare to challenge European countries. However, in recent years, the European labor market has received a lot of attention as workers have begun to realize the potential of this area. Since the pandemic, European countries have encountered a serious shortage of human resources and the need to recruit foreign workers has increased. Furthermore, recruitment conditions are also less strict and benefits tend to increase, so the European labor export market has become the ideal choice for many people. Compared to Asian labor export markets, salaries in European labor export markets are slightly higher for most occupations. In the past few years, many people have been interested in the labor export market in Germany, especially in the field of vocational study abroad. This is an attractive opportunity for people who want to study and work to earn extra income. Currently, the vocational study abroad program in Germany has been approved by the Government and stipulates that students between the ages of 15 and 18 can participate in vocational training.

Based on information about labor export markets, it can be seen that each market has its own advantages and limitations. Therefore, deciding which country to choose to export labor should be based on individual needs, aspirations and abilities. In addition, workers need to pay attention to the policies and costs related to labor export that each market sets each year. In particular, the cost level must be consistent with the financial conditions of the employee and family.

Ha An