On March 27, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA) officially launched the Elevator Training Center under the Vietnam Institute of Lift Engineering Application. This is the first center in Vietnam specializing in training, testing, and granting certificates to the workforce in the elevator industry, marking an important milestone in the process of professionalization of this field.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Elevator Training Center

The Elevator Training Center results from a strategic partnership between VNEA and Korea Lift College (KLC) – the world’s only institution specializing in training elevator engineering. Under the cooperation agreement between VNEA and KLC to enhance workforce quality, the two sides will collaborate on the following goals:

1. VNEA is responsible for infrastructure, equipment, and training facilities by coordinating with vocational education institutions nationwide.

2. KLC transfers international-standard training materials, models, and programs.

3. Certification will be issued jointly by VNEA, KLC, and the vocational education institutions, meeting international standards. 

4. In addition to short-term training courses in Vietnam, students can participate in the Elevator Engineer Training Linkage Program in Korea between VNEA – KLC. After completion, technicians will have the opportunity to work directly in Korea.

In the first phase, VNEA has assessed and cooperated with Hanoi High-Tech Vocational College as the first training facility for the Northern region. In the coming time, VNEA will continue to expand its cooperation network, coordinate with other vocational education institutions to form training facility in the Central – South – Southwest region…

Starting from March 29, the Elevator Training Center will officially open the first training course.

The launch ceremony of the Elevator Training Center attracted significant attention and participation from elevator enterprises, building management companies, and workers.

The launch ceremony of the Elevator Training Center was honored to welcome the presence of representatives from government management agencies, including the Department of Employment and the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations (Ministry of Home Affairs); the Department of Vocational Education and Continuous Education (Ministry of Education and Training), along with representatives from elevator enterprises, educational and training institutions, and management and operation units across the nation.

Regarding international guests, there was the presence of Mr. Suh Jae Myung – Vice Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (KOCHAM); and Mr. Choi Jun Keun – Vietnam Regional Director of KLC.

Sharing at the launching ceremony, Mr. Suh Jae Myung said that the cooperation program will contribute to improving the quality of human resources while promoting elevator safety in Vietnam.

The program also helps to enhance the position of the Vietnamese elevator industry in the global market. At the same time, this will be an important milestone, contributing to further tightening the sustainable cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Korea.

He also hopes that the joint training program for elevator engineers between VNEA and KLC in South Korea will help Vietnam develop a team of internationally qualified experts, thereby elevating the status of the Vietnamese elevator industry in the global market. At the same time, this will be an important milestone, contributing to further tightening the sustainable cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Korea.

Also at the Launch Ceremony, a Cooperation Signing Ceremony took place between the Elevator Training Center and Gama Service – the first Elevator Service Company in Vietnam, and Vietnam Digital Communication and Information Joint Stock Company, in the work of human resource training and professional skill enhancement.

Mr. Choi Jun Keun – Vietnam Regional Director of KLC, shared: ‘Thanks to systematic investment in workforce training, South Korea is proud to be a country with a developed elevator industry and the world’s number one safety management system. With 15 years of experience in teaching and nurturing talent in this field, we believe that the decision to establish the Elevator Training Center of VNEA is a strategic step, helping to standardize the workforce and improve elevator safety here.’

Government management agencies and enterprise representatives visit training facilities

The Elevator Training Center is located on the campus of Hanoi High Technology College. With modern facilities, the center is divided into multiple functional areas, including theoretical classrooms and a well-equipped practical area with elevators, installation and maintenance equipment, and models for training purposes.

To ensure output quality and enable technicians to immediately perform their jobs in companies without needing retraining, the training program is structured as follows:

1. General Professional Skills: Introduction to the elevator profession, including industry overview, responsibilities, work ethics, and soft skills such as labor discipline and personal task management. These foundational skills are essential yet often lacking among fresh graduates and many current workers in Vietnam.

2. Specialized Knowledge: The core technical section of the program, designed to be concise and practical. Theoretical lessons are immediately applied through hands-on training at the center with practical models, ensuring easy comprehension and effective implementation.

3. On-the-Job Training Section (Internship at Enterprises): Trainees apply what they have learned in elevator enterprises, working under the guidance of industry experts at affiliated enterprises. This experience helps them develop practical skills and problem-solving abilities before graduation.

After completing the training program, students must pass the exam to be granted a certificate with a technician code, managed and reviewed on the VNEA system. Students are committed to an income of VND 12,000,000/month after graduation, along with stable job opportunities in VNEA’s elevator service system.

VNEA Secretary-General, Mr Nguyen Huy Tien 

According to VNEA Secretary-General Nguyen Huy Tien, VNEA is developing the Elevator Safety Application (ESA), a digital system connecting users, technicians, and elevator companies. ESA will enable users to call for rescue services, maintenance, and evaluate service quality, while also helping technicians find jobs and clients nationwide. The platform will also provide continuous online learning resources, allowing technicians to enhance their skills.

ESA will enable users to call for rescue services, schedule repairs, and review service quality, while also helping technicians find jobs and clients nationwide. The platform will also provide continuous online learning resources, allowing technicians to enhance their skills continuously.

Distinguished Teacher, Dr. Pham Xuan Khanh, Principal of Hanoi High Technology College

According to Distinguished Teacher, Dr. Pham Xuan Khanh, Principal of Hanoi High Technology College, comprehensive training for the elevator workforce not only aims to enhance safety but also serves as a long-term strategy for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s elevator industry.

He stated that the establishment of the Vietnam Elevator Training Center marks a significant step forward in standardizing the workforce, enabling technicians to be trained according to international programs, and improving their professional skills and practical expertise. The collaboration with KLC will provide an advanced training model, helping Vietnam not only to have a workforce of technicians meeting domestic needs but also to gradually reach out to the global market, creating a high-quality workforce in the elevator sector.

Mr Nguyen Hai Duc, VNEA President

Mr Nguyen Hai Duc, VNEA President, emphasized that the Elevator Training Center is a significant milestone in realizing the goal of sustainable development for the elevator industry in Vietnam. It serves as a foundation for digitizing the management of the elevator service sector in the coming time.

He hopes that this training model will not only meet recruitment demands and enhance the quality of personnel for each company but also contribute to building a safe elevator ecosystem for the community. The establishment of the Center will provide momentum for the stable development of the elevator industry while positively contributing to the overall prosperity of the country’s socio-economic landscape.

Korea Lift College (KLC)

Founded in 2010, KLC is the first and only educational institution in the world specializing in elevator engineering training. The school offers bachelor’s and master’s programs, producing a team of top engineers and experts for the elevator industry in South Korea, as well as providing high-quality human resources for international companies such as Otis, Thyssenkrupp, and Hyundai. Since its establishment, KLC has continuously recorded the highest graduation and employment rates in the country.

Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA)

Established under Decision No. 544/QD-BNV on August 20, 2020, VNEA is a social-professional organization representing individuals and enterprises in Vietnam’s elevator and escalator sector. Right from its founding, VNEA has actively and effectively engaged in various initiatives, such as organizing specialized seminars and exhibitions related to the elevator industry, broadening cooperation, and exchanging experiences with international associations and enterprises. The organization focuses on developing high-quality and reputable members.

Hanoi High Technology College (HHT)

Hanoi High Technology College (HHT) is a high-quality vocational education institution in Hanoi, with an increasing enrollment scale each year across various high-tech fields. The college organizes training that closely combines with domestic and international businesses, effectively addressing employment for graduates. It is also at the forefront of scientific research, innovation, and technology-driven education.