CITYLAND GROUP JOINS THE 2023 LIFELONG LEARNING WEEK LAUNCH IN HO CHI MINH CITY

On October 2, 2023, CityLand Group was honored to be a companion unit at the opening ceremony of Ho Chi Minh City’s Lifelong Learning Week 2023, held at Hoa Binh Square – CityLand Park Hills (Go Vap District). With the goal of raising awareness about the importance and role of self-learning in the digital age, this year’s Lifelong Learning Week takes place from October 2 to 8, featuring a variety of meaningful and practical activities.

The event was attended by Mr. Nguyễn Hồ Hải – Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Mr. Dương Anh Đức – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, along with representatives from the City People’s Council, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, various departments, the People’s Committee of Thu Duc City and 21 districts, as well as leaders of vocational education and continuing education centers and schools across the city.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Dương Anh Đức speaks at the opening ceremony of Lifelong Learning Week 2023.

The 2023 Lifelong Learning Week aims to promote a strong culture of learning across all social strata, raising public awareness of the importance of self-learning in the digital era. This approach brings about valuable opportunities for change, access to global knowledge, and enables everyone to pursue learning continuously—anytime, anywhere. It expands not only the scope of education but also the methods, spaces, and formats in which people can learn.

Speaking at the opening ceremony on October 2, Vice Chairman Dương Anh Đức emphasized that this year’s Lifelong Learning Week carries a powerful message: accelerating the integration of digital technology in all aspects of life to enhance knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Emphasizing the role of self-learning for every citizen

According to Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hiếu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, the city is moving toward adopting globally integrated, advanced educational models. This direction lays a strong foundation for the application and growth of information technology and communications, aiming to develop Ho Chi Minh City into a smart city where each individual is both a digital citizen and a lifelong learner on a global scale.

For working adults, learning helps meet job requirements, improve performance, and foster sustainable personal growth. For older generations, continued learning offers the chance to keep contributing, live a joyful and healthy life, and increase longevity. For all adults, learning is essential to stay updated, avoid falling behind in an ever-evolving digital society, and remain equipped to meet the demands of modern life.

Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyễn Hồ Hải, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee Dương Anh Đức, and other delegates attended the opening ceremony.

In this initiative, local authorities and mass organizations work closely together to enhance public communication and innovate methods for raising awareness through mass media on the importance of building self-learning capacity in the digital era. This joint effort aims to expand lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens.

The Ho Chi Minh City Study Promotion Association continues to scale up successful learning models such as “Learning Families,” “Learning Lineages,” “Learning Communities,” and “Learning Units” at the ward level—integrating these with initiatives to strengthen self-learning skills in the age of digital transformation.

Students attending the opening ceremony.

Currently, Ho Chi Minh City is advancing toward integration with international standards by adopting innovative models and creating strong foundations for the application and development of information and communication technology. The city is on track to become a smart urban center, where every individual is empowered to be a digital citizen and a lifelong learner in a globalized world. In this context, education plays a crucial role in meeting job requirements, enhancing work quality, and enabling individuals to confidently pursue sustainable personal development.

On this occasion, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to eight collectives for their outstanding achievements in promoting learning and talent development, and for their contributions to building a learning society in the city.

Various Internal Training Programs at CityLand Group on the Journey Toward Sustainable Development

As society continues to evolve, the business environment is constantly changing. Without proactively updating our knowledge, individuals will inevitably fall behind.

Personal development goes hand-in-hand with business growth—and, in the broader perspective, contributes to national progress.

Understanding this, CityLand Group is committed to advancing in alignment with a knowledge-based economy by cultivating a workforce grounded in well-structured, professional training. Accordingly, internal training programs have become an annual tradition at CityLand Group, reinforcing a culture of continuous learning, enhancing skills and expertise, and deepening both understanding and pride in the company.

Building on that foundation, CityLand Group’s employees have become more united, aligned in purpose, and committed to driving the company forward in line with its strategic direction and shared goals. As a result, CityLand Group continues to strengthen its workforce, elevate human resource quality, and is well-positioned to make bold strides on its journey toward sustainable growth in the future.