Over 5,400 ethnic minority students participate in artificial intelligence classes.
VTV.vn - The Ministry of Education and Training will hold the opening ceremony for the program to enhance the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for ethnic minority learners on October 17th at Da Lat University.
This activity is part of the implementation of the Project on Training High-Quality Human Resources for Ethnic Minorities in the period 2026-2035, with a vision to 2045, approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 2776/QD-TTg.
From the starting point in Da Lat , the first lesson will be connected online to students from 8 higher education institutions, spanning from Northwest Vietnam, Northeast Vietnam, North Central Vietnam, the Central Highlands to the Mekong Delta.
AI is rapidly changing how people learn, research, and work. If students in ethnic minority and mountainous regions are slow to access this technology, the gap in educational and employment opportunities could widen. With the message of ensuring that ethnic minority students are not left behind in the digital transformation , the Ministry of Education and Training is organizing a program to expand access and equip learners with the skills to apply AI.
Over 5,400 students from more than 35 ethnic minority groups registered to participate in the program.
Immediately after its launch, the program received a strong response: in just about a week, more than 5,400 students from over 35 ethnic minority groups such as Tay, Thai, Mong, Nung, Muong, Dao, Khmer, Ede, Gia Rai… along with teachers, Youth Union and Association officials had registered to participate.
Over six sessions, from October 17th to November 7th, 2026, students will be guided through fundamental concepts such as understanding what AI is and how to formulate commands (prompts), to using AI to search for and verify information, build presentations, practice speaking English, analyze data, create simple applications using natural language, and become familiar with AI assistants that support work automation.
The program does not require students to have programming skills and prioritizes free AI tools, suitable for learners in areas with limited access to learning resources. Besides developing usage skills, students are guided to apply AI honestly and responsibly; to verify information, identify fake news and fraudulent content using deepfake technology, and protect personal data.
After the course, students are encouraged to develop AI applications that serve their studies or solve practical problems in their local area. Typical products are expected to be showcased at the closing ceremony in November 2026.