This presentation notes that consumers, rather than technology, is changing the way education is being accessed and delivered. It introduces Blackboard Inc., an online educational technology company that serves institutions around the world.

This presentation explains how economic growth is linked to innovation. Challenges involving the presence of low-skilled workers and low digital penetration that confront the Asian region are discussed. Intel’s work on accelerating scale through technology, which has resulted to the empowerment and transformation of communities, is highlighted.

This presentation shares the teaching factory concept, a practice and application-oriented training approach utilized by Batam State Polytechnic in Indonesia that combines the learning and real working environment. The benefits and advantages of this type of educational method are explained.

This presentation describes the youth employment situation in Australia. It discusses the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency’s approach to its 2013 policy strategy. The presentation also explores the skills vs. experience gap, retail pathway becoming an alternative option for youth employment, and the evolution of technology in education.

This presentation illustrates, through a number of examples, Indonesia’s commitment to environmental issues. How Technical and Vocational Education and Training is viewed in the country, including the government’s initiatives to promote this alternative form of learning, are discussed. The presentation also suggests a number of recommendations for consideration.

This presentation discusses in detail the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also shares the mission and goals of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center. Sources of livelihood opportunities that sustain the operations of these two initiatives are also discussed.