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Inclusive TVET

Inclusive TVET is a system that meets the needs of all learners, regardless of their social background, gender, level of achievement, ethnicity, disability, migration status, etc.

Inclusive TVET dismantles all the barriers to access, participation, completion and progression and ensures equal opportunities for all learners to participate meaningfully in the workforce and society.

Source:
UNESCO-UNEVOC, Inclusion in TVET. A practical guide for formal, non-formal and informal TVET institutions, 2025
UNESCO-UNEVOC, Inclusion in TVET. A practical guide for formal, non-formal and informal TVET institutions, 2025
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In a world striving for equity and inclusivity, "Inclusion in TVET: A Practical
Guide" stands as a beacon for formal, non-formal and informal TVET institutions.
Commissioned by teh UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET, this
comprehensive guide offers actionable strategies to build inclusive educational
environments that cater to the diverse needs of all learners.
With contributions from global experts and insights from pilot programmes
across various countries, this guide delves into the principles of inclusive TVET,
identifying barriers to access, participation and completion. It provides a
roadmap for assessing and enhancing inclusiveness, integrating social protection
systems and fostering operational partnerships.
Whether you are an educator, policymaker or stakeholder, this guide equips you
with the tools to transform TVET institutions into inclusive spaces where every
learner can thrive. Join the movement towards inclusive education and be part
of a global effort to ensure no one is left behind.

Inclusive TVET is a process to strengthen the capacity of a TVET system to reach out to all learners, building a system that meets skill development needs of all learners, regardless of their social background, gender, level of achievement, ethnicity, disability, migration status, etc.