The Asia and Pacific region, amidst a number of constraints, has to quickly rebalance skills to market needs in order to accelerate economic development. The first implementation of blended vocational and academic training using an online platform, the Nisai Delivery Model initially applied in the UK is ready for roll-out across Asia Pacific.

Learn about Souktel, a non-profit that designs and delivers custom mobile solutions connecting job seekers with employers, and helping development implementers get information to and from the people they serve. The presentation also provides suggestions on how to use mobile technology to enhance youth skills development projects.

Skills are a key driver of economic empowerment for individuals and communities alike. Skills to Succeed, a corporate citizenship initiative of Accenture, focuses on advancing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in mature and emerging markets.

Public-private partnership (PPP) is emerging as a key implementation mechanism across industries. This presentation discusses the concept and model of a unique PPP developed by the National Skill Development Corporation in India, including lessons learned based on sharing of actual experiences on the ground.

This presentation gives an overview of tourism employment in the Philippines. Apart from the National Tourism Development Plan, it discusses the Convergence Program on Training with the Department of Tourism as one of the partners. How tourism training is financed and the importance of investing in trainings are also explained.

Read about the Korea District Heating Corporation and its major business areas. The rationale for utilizing waste-to-energy (WtE), including its process and benefits, are explained in the presentation. The advantages of working with Korean public corporations on WtE projects are also enumerated.

The Government of Viet Nam gives utmost importance to the promotion of green growth in general and the creation of green jobs in particular. The adoption of green policies has led to the practice of integrating green jobs in the country’s Technical Vocational Education and Training sector.

This presentation provides an overview of the higher educational system in Indonesia. It does not only explain the basic role of higher educational institutions in the country, but also the important role they play in the advancement of green skills.

Obtain pointers on how to capture green business opportunities. Equip yourself with an industry perspective of the existing gap in green skills. Learn about Geocycle, a green company that practices sustainability through its goal of turning waste into a resource.

This presentation shares the perspectives of various industries and training providers on the trend heading towards skills development for green jobs in India. Analysis of the findings, along with some recommendations, are included.