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5 January 2024
Transformative journey: UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2023
The 2023 edition of the UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) ran from October to December. The programme focused on'Managing change through transformative TVET Leadership' and was designed to sharpen leaders’ vision, share up-to-date knowledge and provide a platform for skills development.
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Transformative journey: UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2023
The 2023 edition of the UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) ran from October to December. The programme focused on'Managing change through transformative TVET Leadership' and was designed to sharpen leaders’ vision, share up-to-date knowledge and provide a platform for skills development.
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10 December 2023
Issue #16 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period October to December 2023.
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Issue #16 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period October to December 2023.
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7 December 2023
Skills as an enabler for youth to participate in a just and green transition
UNESCO-UNEVOC, in collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (UNEVOC Centre), the International Labour Organization and World Skills International, organized two sessions at COP28 to highlight the experiences of young people in acquiring relevant skills and knowledge to become agents of change for the green transition, and to present policy, practitioner and research perspectives.
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Skills as an enabler for youth to participate in a just and green transition
UNESCO-UNEVOC, in collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (UNEVOC Centre), the International Labour Organization and World Skills International, organized two sessions at COP28 to highlight the experiences of young people in acquiring relevant skills and knowledge to become agents of change for the green transition, and to present policy, practitioner and research perspectives.
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4 December 2023
UNEVOC Network Spotlight - Issue #2
The UNEVOC Network Spotlight is a bi-monthly snapshot that informs the TVET community about the activities of UNEVOC Network members and the Network Secretariat. This issue provides a round-up of activities undertaken in July and August 2023.
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UNEVOC Network Spotlight - Issue #2
The UNEVOC Network Spotlight is a bi-monthly snapshot that informs the TVET community about the activities of UNEVOC Network members and the Network Secretariat. This issue provides a round-up of activities undertaken in July and August 2023.
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26 October 2023
BILT Learning Forum: Shaping skills development and strengthening global collaboration in TVET
The Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project held a learning forum on ‘Striving for excellence: Shaping skills development and strengthening global collaboration in TVET’. Almost 400 participants joined on-site and online to explore innovative TVET practices and discuss policies that support excellence in TVET.
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BILT Learning Forum: Shaping skills development and strengthening global collaboration in TVET
The Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project held a learning forum on ‘Striving for excellence: Shaping skills development and strengthening global collaboration in TVET’. Almost 400 participants joined on-site and online to explore innovative TVET practices and discuss policies that support excellence in TVET.
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24 October 2023
Winners of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
UNESCO-UNEVOC invited photographers from around the world to capture unique moments highlighting skills in action. We received more than 500 submissions showing how TVET equips young people with skills for inclusive and sustainable societies.
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Winners of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
UNESCO-UNEVOC invited photographers from around the world to capture unique moments highlighting skills in action. We received more than 500 submissions showing how TVET equips young people with skills for inclusive and sustainable societies.
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24 October 2023
Green and digital trends in the hospitality and tourism sector
Since March 2023, an Expert Group commissioned by the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project has been investigating the impact of the dual green and digital transition on the hospitality and tourism sector. The global BILT Learning Forum was an opportunity for the Expert Group to present a summary of its key outcomes.
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Green and digital trends in the hospitality and tourism sector
Since March 2023, an Expert Group commissioned by the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project has been investigating the impact of the dual green and digital transition on the hospitality and tourism sector. The global BILT Learning Forum was an opportunity for the Expert Group to present a summary of its key outcomes.
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9 October 2023
Issue #15 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period July to September 2023.
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Issue #15 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period July to September 2023.
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14 September 2023
Green skills for a just transition – What do we need?
Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the most urgent challenges of our time, putting development successes at risk and compromising development opportunities. Acknowledging the importance of acting now, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET organized a dialogue forum in Bonn.
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Green skills for a just transition – What do we need?
Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the most urgent challenges of our time, putting development successes at risk and compromising development opportunities. Acknowledging the importance of acting now, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET organized a dialogue forum in Bonn.
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12 September 2023
Prioritizing rights, equity and inclusion for marginalized groups in TVET
At the UKFIET Conference 2023 on “Education for social and environmental justice: diversity, sustainability, responsibility”, UNESCO-UNEVOC hosted a symposium featuring insights from institutions within its UNEVOC Network and the United Nations University.
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Prioritizing rights, equity and inclusion for marginalized groups in TVET
At the UKFIET Conference 2023 on “Education for social and environmental justice: diversity, sustainability, responsibility”, UNESCO-UNEVOC hosted a symposium featuring insights from institutions within its UNEVOC Network and the United Nations University.
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1 August 2023
UNEVOC Network Spotlight - Issue #1
The UNEVOC Network Spotlight is a bi-monthly snapshot that informs the TVET community about the activities of UNEVOC Network members and the Network Secretariat. This issue provides a round-up of activities undertaken in May and June 2023.
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UNEVOC Network Spotlight - Issue #1
The UNEVOC Network Spotlight is a bi-monthly snapshot that informs the TVET community about the activities of UNEVOC Network members and the Network Secretariat. This issue provides a round-up of activities undertaken in May and June 2023.
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15 July 2023
Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
Submit your photos that capture youth skills for a transformative future.
Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2023
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Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
Submit your photos that capture youth skills for a transformative future.
Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2023
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15 July 2023
Empowering youth for a sustainable future
UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills co-organized an event on empowering youth for the future to celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2023. The hybrid event took place on 14 July in Bonn, Germany and it brought together WorldSkills Champions and apprentices, TVET trainers and trainees, employers’ associations and diverse stakeholders within the skills landscape.
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Empowering youth for a sustainable future
UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills co-organized an event on empowering youth for the future to celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2023. The hybrid event took place on 14 July in Bonn, Germany and it brought together WorldSkills Champions and apprentices, TVET trainers and trainees, employers’ associations and diverse stakeholders within the skills landscape.
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12 July 2023
New report by UNESCO, World Bank and ILO says TVET must improve to meet skills and labour mismatch
TVET systems in many low- and middle-income countries do not match skills and labour market needs and are unprepared to meet the large rise in demand for TVET in the coming years, according to a new joint study by UNESCO, World Bank and ILO.
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New report by UNESCO, World Bank and ILO says TVET must improve to meet skills and labour mismatch
TVET systems in many low- and middle-income countries do not match skills and labour market needs and are unprepared to meet the large rise in demand for TVET in the coming years, according to a new joint study by UNESCO, World Bank and ILO.
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1 July 2023
BILT bridging event on TVET for hospitality and tourism
The Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) hybrid event on TVET for hospitality and tourism provided a platform for outlining trends in green and digital competencies in the sector. The conference was hosted by Temasek Polytechnic and co-hosted by the Singapore Ministry of Education on 26-28 June 2023.
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BILT bridging event on TVET for hospitality and tourism
The Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) hybrid event on TVET for hospitality and tourism provided a platform for outlining trends in green and digital competencies in the sector. The conference was hosted by Temasek Polytechnic and co-hosted by the Singapore Ministry of Education on 26-28 June 2023.
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1 July 2023
BILT Expert Group releases preliminary results of its work
During the BILT bridging event at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore, the Expert Group presented the preliminary results of its work to the TVET community on-site and online. This included a summary of current green and digital trends in the hospitality and tourism sector and the skills needs arising from them.
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BILT Expert Group releases preliminary results of its work
During the BILT bridging event at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore, the Expert Group presented the preliminary results of its work to the TVET community on-site and online. This included a summary of current green and digital trends in the hospitality and tourism sector and the skills needs arising from them.
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30 June 2023
Issue #14 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period April to June 2023.
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Issue #14 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period April to June 2023.
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23 June 2023
UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills launch TVET Youth Voices campaign
UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills International have launched the TVET Youth Voices campaign as part of their joint World Youth Skills Day activities. The video campaign features youth from the WorldSkills Champions Trust and the UNEVOC Network.
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UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills launch TVET Youth Voices campaign
UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills International have launched the TVET Youth Voices campaign as part of their joint World Youth Skills Day activities. The video campaign features youth from the WorldSkills Champions Trust and the UNEVOC Network.
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16 June 2023
Survey for World Youth Skills Day
The survey invites youth aged 15-29 years to share their visions, priorities, aspirations, challenges, concerns, and expectations for skills development. The gathered insights will inform the discussion at a World Youth Skills Day hybrid event, which is being co-organized by UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills International.
Deadline extended to 11 July 2023.
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Survey for World Youth Skills Day
The survey invites youth aged 15-29 years to share their visions, priorities, aspirations, challenges, concerns, and expectations for skills development. The gathered insights will inform the discussion at a World Youth Skills Day hybrid event, which is being co-organized by UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills International.
Deadline extended to 11 July 2023.
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15 June 2023
BILT Learning Lab presented by Fifty Shades Greener
BILT Learning Labs are an opportunity for TVET stakeholders to explore specific Innovation and Learning Practices from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. This lab focused on how Fifty Shades Greener, a woman-led TVET provider, is greening the training process in the tourism and hospitality sector.
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BILT Learning Lab presented by Fifty Shades Greener
BILT Learning Labs are an opportunity for TVET stakeholders to explore specific Innovation and Learning Practices from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. This lab focused on how Fifty Shades Greener, a woman-led TVET provider, is greening the training process in the tourism and hospitality sector.
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5 June 2023
New Innovative and Promising Practices in TVET
Our Innovative & Promising Practices database now contains more than 95 TVET initiatives from around the world that promote sustainability, inclusion, entrepreneurship, digitalization & much more. Get inspired by these innovative solutions from the TVET community!
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New Innovative and Promising Practices in TVET
Our Innovative & Promising Practices database now contains more than 95 TVET initiatives from around the world that promote sustainability, inclusion, entrepreneurship, digitalization & much more. Get inspired by these innovative solutions from the TVET community!
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24 May 2023
UNESCO-UNEVOC and HP Life: Promoting skills for work and life
UNESCO-UNEVOC and HP LIFE have partnered to promote innovation, employability and entrepreneurship among youth, with a focus on Africa. The online courses are free, self-paced, and available in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Portuguese and Spanish.
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UNESCO-UNEVOC and HP Life: Promoting skills for work and life
UNESCO-UNEVOC and HP LIFE have partnered to promote innovation, employability and entrepreneurship among youth, with a focus on Africa. The online courses are free, self-paced, and available in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Portuguese and Spanish.
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16 May 2023
How Europe is addressing the digital education challenge: DigComp, DigCompEdu and SELFIE
This UNESCO-UNEVOC webinar showcased some of the leading initiatives aimed at the digital upskilling of both citizens and teachers. Speakers from the European Commission outlined how the frameworks have been developed, their content and how they are being used in different countries to support TVET.
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How Europe is addressing the digital education challenge: DigComp, DigCompEdu and SELFIE
This UNESCO-UNEVOC webinar showcased some of the leading initiatives aimed at the digital upskilling of both citizens and teachers. Speakers from the European Commission outlined how the frameworks have been developed, their content and how they are being used in different countries to support TVET.
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15 April 2023
Resilience project paves the way for stronger TVET
UNESCO-UNEVOC implemented a project titled 'Building resilience in TVET for a just and sustainable transition' to strengthen the resilience of UNEVOC Centres and other education and training stakeholders as part of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery process.
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Resilience project paves the way for stronger TVET
UNESCO-UNEVOC implemented a project titled 'Building resilience in TVET for a just and sustainable transition' to strengthen the resilience of UNEVOC Centres and other education and training stakeholders as part of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery process.
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6 April 2023
BILT Expert Group on the dual transition in the hospitality and tourism sector
In 2023, the BILT project has a new focus on the impact of the green and digital transition on skills needs for the hospitality and tourism sector and the TVET system. In this context, a BILT Expert Group, composed of 29 members from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, will investigate the implications of this dual transition.
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BILT Expert Group on the dual transition in the hospitality and tourism sector
In 2023, the BILT project has a new focus on the impact of the green and digital transition on skills needs for the hospitality and tourism sector and the TVET system. In this context, a BILT Expert Group, composed of 29 members from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, will investigate the implications of this dual transition.
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