Lifelong learning is no longer merely a movement; it has become an essential necessity for individuals to adapt to the rapid changes within the digital and the artificial intelligence era (AI).

Comrade Nguyen Thien Van, the PPC Vice Chairman, emphasized that one of the objectives of the 2026 Lifelong Learning week is to enable learners, workers, together with the general public to access coupled with practice digital skills, use AI safely alongside responsibly, in a manner suited to their needs and circumstances; enhancing access to open educational resources, digital learning platforms, community learning services, combined with online public services, thereby contributing to equal learning opportunities amid the digital transformation process.

Comrade Ngo Thi Minh Trinh, Ea Knuec Communal Party Committee Secretary (center), joining villagers in hosting a livestream session to sell durians.

The “Digital Literacy” movement is being rolled out, focusing on popularizing digital knowledge in coordination with skills among the public, advancing the digital capabilities among the workforce, students, alongside civil servants. Sessions have shifted from theory to hands-on guidance and direct interaction with digital platforms, effectively translating lifelong learning spirit from a mere slogan into practical, real-life application. Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuong Vy, a resident from Dong Hoa ward, shared her experience: “Since receiving direct guidance on my phone from the community technology team on how to handle administrative procedures, I have felt much more confident, the process has been cost-effective along with efficient. This has encouraged me to explore as well as learn other digital skills together with knowledge on my own to benefit my daily life”.

Learning to master technology

A learning society in the digital age requires continuous maintenance alongside constant updating; lifelong learning, combining genuine study with practical application, is essential for meeting the demands in both work and daily life.

In Dak Lak province, the lifelong learning spirit is demonstrated through numerous concrete activities, extending beyond the education sector to agencies, organizations, localities, combined with residential communities. Notable examples include the “Digital Literacy” movement, featuring innovative approaches in conjunction with practical models, comprising the community digital technology groups; “Digital women” chapters supporting ethnic minority women; “Exemplary digital citizens”; “Exemplary digital villages and neighborhoods”; “Digital rural areas - generating wealth through technology”; “Digital villages” in ethnic minority areas.

A member of the community digital technology group (O Loan commune) guiding residents through registering for administrative procedures via their phones.

Comrade Do Huu Huy, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and the PPC Chairman, emphasized that the “Digital Literacy” movement is a crucial solution for raising digital awareness, universalizing digital skills, bringing technology to every individual together with household. Cadres, Party members, Youth Union members must take the lead in mastering technology as well as directly disseminating digital skills to the community along with residential areas.

The ability of every citizen to understand and utilize essential digital skills is increasingly becoming an indispensable need. The “Lifelong learning week” only truly become meaningful if the learning spirit is sustained as well as extends far beyond the launch activities; lifelong learning cannot be confined to a single week but must stem from each individual’s own intrinsic motivation.

Translated by TRINH THUY