Abstract

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and national digital transformation, the vocational competence of Vietnamese students is confronted with numerous challenges while also offering significant opportunities. This article clarifies the concept of vocational competence in the digital era, examines the role of digital technologies, identifies influencing factors, and reviews international experiences. It also analyzes the current state of vocational competence among Vietnamese students using national datasets and data collected from a representative vocational education institution. Based on these findings, the article proposes several measures to enhance students’ vocational competence, thereby improving training quality and meeting the evolving demands of the labor market during the digital transformation period.

Keywords: Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, students, vocational competence, vocational education, vocational training, Vietnam.