TAFE Queensland International Engagement Models Read more about TAFE Queensland International Engagement Models TAFE Queensland actively works in partnerships with international clients, including governments, industries, and institutions from over 30 countries. The Institute’s engagements with international partners vary and are tailored to local contexts, with this presentation highlighting the challenges and key lessons encountered in recent years. A case study on the Australian Pacific Technical College discussing the operating model, scope, and successful outcomes achieved to date is also presented.
Overview of Korea University of Technology and Education Read more about Overview of Korea University of Technology and Education The Korea University of Technology and Education (KoreaTech) fosters technical and vocational education and training teachers and practical engineers based on the educational philosophy of “seeking truth from facts.” KoreaTech offers a balanced curriculum with theory studies and practical training in a 50:50 ratio.
Korea University of Technology and Education Read more about Korea University of Technology and Education Korea University of Technology and Education (KoreaTech) vice president Haiwoong Park presented an overview of the university. He also discussed how KoreaTech contributes to fostering lifelong education and meeting the needs of technical vocational education and training as well as the industry in the Republic of Korea and globally.
7th International Skills Forum: Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs Read more about 7th International Skills Forum: Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs How do education and training systems respond to the rapid changes in technology? How will education and training transform to help equip future workers to co-exist with and manage machines in creating new opportunities?
Experience of Mobile Phone Survey in Sri Lanka on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Read more about Experience of Mobile Phone Survey in Sri Lanka on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Using results-based lending, Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s project on skills sector enhancement in Sri Lanka sought to improve the employability of youth who graduated from ADB-supported technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs to 52% in 2016. Interactive voice response, a digital technology using automated phone calls, was used to verify whether TVET graduates are currently employed.
Mobilizing and Allocating Resources and the Development of Public-Private Partnerships Read more about Mobilizing and Allocating Resources and the Development of Public-Private Partnerships Private sector resources are essential to the growth and sustainability of quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in the Asia and Pacific region, and not simply about getting more money. Creating the right environment for sustainable financing will help achieve TVET and national policy objectives.
Human Capital Development in South and Southeast Asia: Achievements, Prospects, and Policy Challenges Read more about Human Capital Development in South and Southeast Asia: Achievements, Prospects, and Policy Challenges Educational and skills challenges constrain the development of human capital in South and Southeast Asia as the region catches up with the rest of the world. The introduction of technical and vocational education and training programs helps prepare new entrants to the workforce by providing quality education and skills development.
Communicating Technical and Vocational Education and Training Read more about Communicating Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project experiences of Asian Development Bank (ADB) on communicating technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across different countries are shared in this report summarizing the highlights of the learning event on "Communicating TVET." As ADB’s TVET portfolio expands, the common communication-related themes on TVET promotion raised by education and TVET specialists during the activity are also included.
Skills Development as Part of Infrastructure Projects Read more about Skills Development as Part of Infrastructure Projects The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is proposing for the integration of skills development in infrastructure projects as part of its cooperation agreement with Asian Development Bank and its member countries. Engagement of contractors in training activities is a fast-track approach to addressing the challenges associated with the proposed task.
Toyota Way in Skills Training and Development Read more about Toyota Way in Skills Training and Development An automotive education program was established in the Philippines to complement, enhance, and expand the concept of “Toyota Technical Education Program” from Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation. The Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology is a non-stock and non-profit educational institution offering technical and vocational education and training programs.