100% of graduates from the 1st BrSE course have jobs

FPT Software in collaboration with Meros Language Institute held a graduation ceremony for the first 43 participants of the 10,000 BrSE program on March 23 in Japan.

The event was attended by Mr. Pham Quang Hung, the representative of the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan; Mrs. Junko Kagawa, Director of Meros Language Institute; Mr. Tran Dang Hoa CEO of FPT Japan; the representatives from Fujitsu, SBI Holdings, Human Touch, Pasona Tech etc. and the participants.

The participants in the 1st BrSE course started their study at Meros, Japan in April 2015. Besides the necessary skills to work in projects with Japanese companies, 100% of the graduates have had knowledge of Japanese language equivalent to N2 and got jobs right after graduation.

100% of graduates have got jobs. 80% of them got jobs in large companies such as Fujitsu, SBI Holdings, Human Touch, Pasona Tech and FPT Japan. 20% of them would work on FPT Software’s projects with Japanese partners. There are huge opportunities for those to work in Japan for short term and long term.

Quach Lieu Hoan, Director of 10,000 BrSE Program granted certificates to the graduates.

One outstanding student graduated 3 months early and got a job at a Japanese company.

In order to provide opportunities for students to get hired shortly after graduation, FPT Software Japan partnered with some leading employers in Japan to hold the job fairs and interviews 6 months before they graduated.

In 2015, nearly 1,000 students were trained in Vietnam and Japan under the 10,000 BrSE program by FPT Software. In particular, the total number of participants in Japan was 300 people. In 2016, it is expected that the participants of 4 more courses will study in Japan. In Vietnam, the company will continue to promote affiliate training programs with a number of universities.

"A year of study in Japan is neither too long nor too short. However, it is enough to change your lives and careers. In the international business strategy of FPT Software, Japan has been considered as one of the most important markets, bringing about sustainable growth and stability. FPT Japan currently has 3 offices and 500 employees. The company is aiming at 40% yoy revenue growth and you are one of the seeds in our growth target," stated Mr. Tran Dang Hoa, CEO of FPT Japan.

In the international business strategy of FPT Software, Japan was always considered an important market, bringing about sustainable growth and stability. FPT Japan currently has nearly 700 employees, 03 offices in 03 major cities in Japan and 02 dormitories for employees with nearly 200 rooms.

In 2015, the revenue from Japanese market accounted for over 50% of the total one of FPT Software, equivalent to nearly USD 90 million. In 2016, FPT Software needs to admit about 4,500 employees, 50% of whom are for projects with Japanese customers.

"I am delighted and honored to be here today, and congratulate the participants in the 1st BrSE course of FPT Software. I said at the opening ceremony one year ago at present that as there is a serious shortage of IT engineers in Japan, That's created huge demand for IT engineers who know Japanese. Some of you will stay in Japan, some will come back to Vietnam, but no matter where you are, I wish you could use the knowledge you have learned at Meros as well as experience in Japan for future”, said Ms. Junko Kagawa, Director of Meros Language Institute.

According to data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan will face a shortfall of 50,000 workers in the field of IT by 2020. But according to a survey by the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan in the last 5 years, over 60% of Japanese companies confirmed their serious shortage of IT workers. Besides, Vietnam businesses are in huge demand for employees to work for projects with Japanese customers. According to the survey data of Vietnam Software and IT Services Association Vietnam (VINASA), the number of employees of Vietnam’s ICT businesses working for the Japanese market only in the first 6 month of 2015 was increased by 46.4% compared to the one in 2014. Business activities of Vietnam’s IT enterprises in 2014 experienced strong growth, an average growth of 77%.

"When joining the 10,000 BrSE program, I don't know if my choice is right and I can adapt to a new life. Till now, I see that I made the right decision. The first steps in Japan, the language barrier can make you feel like the deaf and dumb. Difficulties couldn’t make me give up because Japanese fluency means that many opportunities will be given to me. After graduation, I started working for SBI Holdings in Japan,” said Hoa Binh Phung, one of the graduates.

About 10,000 BrSE program

Training 10.000 BrSE in the period of 2015-2020 was publicized in November, 2014 by FPT which enables FPT and other Vietnamese IT companies to take full capability by way of IT outsourcing services from Japan customers. Moreover it is expected to be good opportunity to introduce more qualified young IT engineers to this market who have Japanese fluency.

This program is established on a basis of the previous success of the training programs that was deployed by FPT Software Company for years. It is estimated that there will probably be about 5.000 engineers joining an abroad training course in Japan while the other 5000 will be trained in Vietnam in the undergraduate program by FPT University and the BrE programs by FPT Software.

The subjects graduated or will graduate majoring in Information Technology/Computer Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunications. The trainees will be sent to Japan to study 6-12 months to pass N2. After graduation, these engineers working will be introduced directly to Japan’s IT companies or work on FPT’s projects with Japanese partners in Vietnam.

FPT Software will combine with local banks to lend trainees up to VND 400 million and create the best conditions for them to work here with the minimum wage of USD 2,000 per month (equivalent to VND43 million per month). Within 1 year, attendants will study Japanese and Japanese for IT to get N2 certificates. In addition, students will get part-time jobs at FPT Japan or FPT’s partners in Japan and attend online IT courses.

About FPT Software

Established in 1999, FPT Software is now the leading software firm in Vietnam and ranked among the IAOP 2014 Global Outsourcing 100 list.

In 2015, FPT Software earned USD 181 million in revenue, up 34% compared to 2014. The company possesses over 9,000 employees and offices in 9 countries and territories around the world, including Vietnam, Japan Japan, US, France, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Slovakia, Australia.

FPT Software offers Cloud Services, Mobility, Legacy Migration, BPO etc. in many sectors such as banking and finance, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Manufacturing, automotive industry, public services etc. The company has been providing services to approximately 400 customers, 40 of which are listed among Fortune Global 500.

More information: http://fptsoftware.com.vn/