Factors Influencing Employment Opportunities After Vocational Training for Rural Workers in Can Tho City

Abstract

The study examines factors influencing the employment opportunities of rural laborers after vocational training in Can Tho City. Employing a Binary Logistic regression model, data was collected from 210 rural laborers in Can Tho city, considering factors such as state support for capital, field of study, educational level, the linkage between training institutions and labor employers, information about the labor market, cultivated land, age, the number of dependents. The results indicate that state support for capital, field of study, the linkage between training institutions and labor employers positively affects the likelihood of finding employment aligned with the trained profession for rural laborers. Conversely, age, the number of dependents make it challenging for rural laborers to secure jobs corresponding to their training. Based on the significant variables, the study suggests several policy implications to address employment challenges for rural laborers. This includes targeted interventions to enhance vocational training frequency, especially for older individuals or those supporting larger families, thereby improving their prospects in finding employment relevant to their acquired skills.