VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup JSC, is positioning talent development as a core strategic priority for its electric‑vehicle (EV) business. Recognising that modern automobiles now converge software, artificial intelligence, battery technology and connectivity, the company argues that competitive advantage increasingly depends on a workforce fluent in both hardware and software.
Industry data underscore the talent gap: Germany’s automotive sector faced an estimated shortfall of 80,000 skilled professionals in 2024, while the United Kingdom reported over 14,000 automotive vacancies and only 27% of its workforce qualified to work safely on EVs. In response, some peers are allocating substantial resources to up‑skill their workforces, with one automaker investing EUR 400 million annually in training and another committing £20 million each year to EV‑focused skill programmes.
VinFast’s approach leverages the broader Vingroup ecosystem. In 2025, VinFast and VinUniversity – Vingroup’s non‑profit university – launched a strategic partnership centred on battery technologies and advanced materials, enabling joint research projects, technical training and internships with VinFast experts. Beyond this, VinFast has signed collaboration agreements with 19 Indian universities and higher‑education institutions to standardise curricula across automotive engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronics engineering, automation and information technology. The company supplies hands‑on training equipment, genuine repair materials and integrates EV repair modules covering battery systems, powertrains and diagnostic software into academic programmes. Outstanding students gain internship opportunities at VinFast’s manufacturing complexes and service workshops, with priority recruitment after graduation.
In India, VinFast aims to create between 3,000 and 3,500 direct jobs at its upcoming Tamil Nadu plant, planning that 80% of the workforce will be sourced from local fresh graduates and trainees. The first recruitment drive attracted 200 local professionals, and 344 diploma students participated through Tamil Nadu’s Naan Mudhalvan skilling initiative. In Indonesia, the Subang plant initially absorbed roughly 1,700 workers; managerial staff received three‑to‑four‑month training in Vietnam, and Vietnamese experts were dispatched to train local technicians. The Indonesian facility’s workforce and training pipeline are expected to expand in line with planned capacity increases.
Industry observer Phạm Minh notes that such collaborations extend beyond a single company, asserting that human resources act as the lifeblood of the entire EV value chain—from R&D and manufacturing to quality control and after‑sales service. Nguyen Van Viet adds that standardising EV education creates a shared “technical DNA,” delivering value to manufacturers, academic institutions and students, and establishing a robust human‑capital foundation for Vietnam’s EV industry’s long‑term sustainability.
VinFast’s current product portfolio includes electric SUVs, e‑scooters and e‑buses, and the company is rapidly expanding its global distribution and dealership network while scaling manufacturing capacity across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.