Having just completed their second year, students from Dai Nam University went to work for two months alongside their lecturers at a high-tech factory.

While many engineering students are still studying in university, 42 students from the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology program at Dai Nam University have arrived at the high-tech factory of Asia Industrial Technology Corporation (ACIT) in Hoa Lac High-Tech Park to begin their two-month summer internship.

42 students and 10 lecturers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology - Dai Nam University are participating in an internship at Asia Industrial Technology Joint Stock Company (ACIT).

Notably, throughout this process, students are not only supported by the company but also have 10 lecturers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology permanently stationed at the factory to provide professional guidance, management, and continuous support, ensuring that the internship is conducted systematically and closely matches real-world requirements.

Instead of just learning through models or illustrative videos in the classroom, students have direct access to modern production lines, observe actual operating processes, and experience the industrial environment from their second year of university. This is also how Dai Nam University realizes its training philosophy of "Open classrooms - Partnering businesses - Accelerating technology".

From the classroom to the factory: Learning a trade through real-world work.

Associate Professor Dr. Do Anh Tuan - Head of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology - Dai Nam University, and also Deputy General Director of Asia Industrial Technology Joint Stock Company (ACIT) - spoke at the event.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Do Anh Tuan - Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology at Dai Nam University, and also Deputy General Director of ACIT, training engineers in the current technological era cannot be separated from practical production.

Associate Professor Dr. Do Anh Tuan emphasized that the core difference of modern engineering education lies not only in the volume of theoretical knowledge but also in its ability to adapt to the real-world industrial environment.

Students need early exposure to production lines, operating procedures, modern equipment systems, and situations that may arise and cannot be fully described in textbooks.

Modern technical training cannot be separated from practical production experience.

"Internships are not just about observation, but a real trial period. By working directly in the factory, students will understand their strengths, weaknesses, and what they need to develop to meet the demands of the labor market," Mr. Tuan shared.

The Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology at Dai Nam University also stated that the electrical, electronic, and automation industries currently have a huge demand for human resources, but businesses not only need qualifications but also require practical skills, systems thinking, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to the real-world working environment.

Therefore, bringing students to businesses early on helps them understand the profession better, and at the same time helps schools train students more closely to the needs of society.

The head of department is also a business leader: A unique advantage for Dai Nam University students.

A highlight of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology program at Dai Nam University is the close collaboration between the university and businesses within the same training ecosystem.

The fact that Associate Professor Dr. Do Anh Tuan is both the Head of Department and the Deputy General Director of ACIT significantly shortens the gap between training and actual recruitment needs. According to him, the career path of an engineer does not begin in the office but in practical production.

Students quickly gained access to the modern industrial machinery system at the factory of Asia Industrial Technology Corporation (ACIT).

Students can begin with 6-12 months of factory work to understand the products, processes, and technologies, then continue their experience on construction sites to gain practical experience before returning to design and engineering environments in higher positions. This is a development path based on real skills, real experience, and real value.

At Dai Nam University, businesses not only accept interns but also directly participate in the training process, helping students learn in the classroom, practice in workshops, and grow in a real-world production environment.

First time entering the factory: many students are surprised because it's so different from what they learned in textbooks.

Graduates from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology at Dai Nam University receive attractive salaries.

On the morning of June 9th, 42 students and 10 lecturers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering officially began their summer internship and practical experience program at ACIT.

The professional working atmosphere, modern machinery, closed-loop production process, and strict safety and quality standards created many special feelings right from the first day.

This was also the first time many students had direct access to a large-scale industrial production environment instead of just observing through models or illustrations.

Student Tran Viet Hoa (K18-02, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology major) shared that she was truly surprised to witness firsthand the machinery and work processes at the factory, as everything was professional and highly disciplined, helping her better understand the difference between theoretical learning and practical work.

Sharing the same sentiment, student Doan Cong Tung Anh (K18-02, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology) said that the most impressive thing was the synchronization in the equipment system and the way production was organized, with every stage having a clear process and very high safety requirements.

Students at Dai Nam University receive instruction linked to practical applications and hands-on experience aligned with societal needs.

That helped me realize that becoming a good engineer requires not only knowledge but also the ability to adapt quickly to the industrial environment.

According to the plan, the two-month summer internship is a voluntary activity for second-year students, considered a crucial period to help students consolidate their professional knowledge, develop systematic thinking about industrial products, hone teamwork skills, professional conduct, and work discipline.

Two months may not be enough to turn a student into an engineer, but it's enough for them to understand what engineers actually do, what businesses truly need, and what changes they need to make to be ready to enter the job market.

For Dai Nam University, this is also the core meaning of higher education: bringing students closer to their chosen profession from the very first years, so that upon graduation, students not only have a degree but also possess real work skills.