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3rd Oct, 2013 at 8:30pm
 
Most of parents in Laos want their children to study at the highest level possible. For students living in a city, a bachelor's degree is seen as a pre-requisite for a good job and, even then, many strive for a master's or aim even higher.

Most people want to continue with academic studies after secondary school, or undertake vocational training. There's a widely held belief that the lower your qualifications, the harder it can be to find work and the less you'll be paid.

It's not an unfounded notion a look at the job advertisements in newspapers shows many employers are seeking candidates with at least a bachelor's degree. It means more and more people are aiming for a university education.

But from this year, as part of a push to improve the quality of higher education in Laos, the government has temporarily banned all private institutions from offering bachelor's degrees only the national, state-run universities will offer undergraduate places.

More than 44,400 students passed their final secondary school exams this year, but only about 10,000 will be accepted at the five universities in Laos.

Needless to say, competition is hot and those who miss out will be forced to look at other options.

Students and parents are worried and well-off families are considering sending their children abroad to study.

But with so many students gunning for the higher-paid jobs requiring degrees, the chances of finding employment after university may not be as high as many think.

On the other hand, demand is already high and still growing for workers with the practical skills a vocational education can offer.

If you're set on a well-paid office job, a degree is necessary. But in the interest of economic growth, Laos needs people with a wide variety of practical skills.

Foreign investors coming to Laos will look at the local labour force and what it can provide before they decide to spend their money. Laos has a young population, which is vital for a strong labour force and attractive to foreign investors.

But while quantity is important, it's quality and specific skill sets that the country needs. Good labour management may be a key factor in boosting business growth across the nation.

Each year thousands of students graduate from colleges and universities with the same knowledge and qualifications to compete for a limited number of positions, leaving many unemployed.

Other subject areas, like those taught at vocational training institutes, have a massive job market but few interested students.

Vocational schools aren't perfect – the subjects provided sometimes don't match the current skills needed, and better communication between institutions and the private sector is needed.

Surveys need to be carried out on skill shortages and made public to allow students to make an educated decision on where they are likely to find work after completing their studies.

To encourage more people to consider a vocational education, measures could also be put in place to guarantee work for students after graduation.

http://www.asianewsnet.net/news-52254.html
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Reply #1 - 3rd Oct, 2013 at 8:45pm
 
What industries are in Laos? Besides government, mining and tourism.

Ain't nothing wrong with vocational school.  To develop the country at a faster pace, Laos need more of them blue collar workforces.   
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Reply #2 - 10th Oct, 2013 at 7:38am
 
4.4:1. that is hard, now here it is 2.5:1 to higher education. At my time, 6:1. I can feel their stress.

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Reply #3 - 12th Oct, 2013 at 10:58pm
 
Too many Lao boys and girls squandering their precious youth obtaining an education they'll never apply. Lao needs talented electricians and talented plumbers, not talented professors.
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Plumbers and electricians need entertainments as well WinkLaughing my ass off Laughing out loud Laugh
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Reply #5 - 20th Oct, 2013 at 8:29am
 
Let students and their families to make their own decisions.
Laos needs more universities.
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Reply #6 - 21st Oct, 2013 at 5:49am
 
Laos needs higher quality universities, not more of them.
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Reply #7 - 21st Oct, 2013 at 10:33am
 
Let's build more universities. Recruiting overseas Laotians back to teach or do researches.  Grin

As I know, they send many Laotians to get higher education here. Very nice very polite.
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Reply #8 - 21st Oct, 2013 at 5:49pm
 
I do not think so.  Right now, the country needs more technical or vocational schools then universities.  I think the country needs more 'doers' than 'thinkers'.After the country is 'established' then build more universities to produce more 'thinkers' in society.
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Reply #9 - 27th Dec, 2013 at 9:34pm
 
If folks are certified from these vocational/technical schools, then their salaries will be relatively higher than.  Plus they can go to these schools during evenings while still obtaining reglular jobs during the day.  Unless if these Laotians are a bunch of drunks and are lazy? Laugh Laugh Laugh Laugh
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Reply #10 - 28th Dec, 2013 at 2:31pm
 
During evenings, go to Beerlao, not schools.
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Reply #11 - 29th Dec, 2013 at 8:15pm
 
Serious though, jobs that do require mental and physical problem skills and have to be outside in high temperature conditions should be rewared with salaries equivalent to a college degree.  Those are hard jobs.
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