An Evaluation of the Reality and Proposal of Developing a Digital Transformation Strategy for Vocational Oriented Education and Enrollment Counseling Activities in High Schools in Gia Lai Province

Abstract

This research aims to develop a digital transformation strategy to enhance vocational-oriented education and enrollment counseling activities in high schools in Gia Lai province, Vietnam. It addresses the challenges faced by high school and university teachers in implementing these activities. The study used a concurrent mixed-methods approach, collecting qualitative and quantitative data from 30 lecturers at five universities in Ho Chi Minh City, 80 teachers, and 240 12th-grade pupils at 24 high schools in Gia Lai province. Using a concurrent mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 30 lecturers at five universities in Ho Chi Minh City, 80 teachers, and 240 12th-grade pupils from 24 high schools in Gia Lai province. Analysis combined statistical methods (e.g., descriptive and inferential statistics) and thematic content analysis, assessing the status of VOE, collaboration efficacy, high school teachers’ challenges, and digital transformation needs. Based on these findings, a digital transformation strategy was proposed with key components: training programs, digital learning resources, partnerships with industries and technology companies, and a technology-driven career guidance framework. These recommendations aim to assist policymakers and education leaders in developing robust VOE and EC strategies, supporting pupils in preparation for digital workforce demands.