UNEVOC Connect

In this issue, among others: * CFIT III project: Unlocking youth potential across Africa * Strengthening TVET systems in Côte d’Ivoire * Opportunities in green transition and AI * Greening TVET for community engagement * Updates from the UNEV ...

A practical guide for institutions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life and the fast-evolving world of work. This is creating a gap between how people already use AI and the formal training required to do so ethically and effectively. Technical and vocational ...

Strategic frameworks and promising initiatives
The world’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are a powerhouse hidden in plain sight –one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide. Yet too many of their workers are being left behind, as 40% earn less than their national minimum wage, educ ...

May 2026
The Inter-Agency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was convened by UNESCO in 2008 to ensure a good coordination of activities by the key international organizations involved in the delivery of policy advice, programm ...

Strategies for digital transformation and AI integration
This discussion paper was developed from the ongoing work of UNESCO-UNEVOC, particularly through its Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project. It primarily draws from the BILT Bridging Event that took place in May 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, ...

In this issue, among others: * Information about the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) programme * Skills development in Uzbekistan * Kick-off of ‘Supporting TVET for a just and green transition’ project, * Publication of 16 new inn ...

UNESCO-UNEVOC in action
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the activities of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET from 2024 to 2025. It highlights UNESCO-UNEVOC’s continued support to Member States in strengthening and transforming TVET systems, wi ...

Environmental report
Organizing and hosting in-person events, particularly those of a global nature with internationally travelling participants, has a significant environmental impact. The carbon emissions generated from air travel and ground travel, as well as the addi ...

In this issue, among others: * Information about the UNEVOC Network Coaction Initiative * Launch of UNESCO-UNEVOC's Gender Equality and Social Inclusion programme * Greening TVET system implementation in Nepal, Senegal and Thailand * Greening TVE ...

A guide for sector planners
In 2024, an estimated 116 million people required humanitarian assistance due to conflicts, climate change and public health emergencies (UN OCHA Annual Report, 2024). Amid escalating global crises, the education and training sector needs to respond ...

Newsletter - December 2025
This edition, the Inter-Agency Group is casting its spotlight on activities implemented in the Asia-Pacific region, as the second IAG-TVET meeting takes place on the 2 December 2025, in Manila, hosted by the Asian Development Bank. In this Newslet ...

Embracing digitalization, greening and migration trends
There is an urgent need to expand the skilled workforce and promote green practices in the building and construction industry. The sector, currently employing approximately 7 per cent of the global working population, accounts for over a third of glo ...

In this issue, among others: * Launch of the Global Skills Tracker * BILT Atlas updated with new scoping studies on Europe * Reports on a microlearning programme: Empowering youth for the green transition and on a training of trainers programme on ...

A call for urgent action
This infographic was developed to visually support the ''Green skills training and skills competition'' initiative under the China Funds-in-Trust (CFIT) Phase III Project, which aims to strengthen higher technical education in Africa. It highlights t ...

World Youth Skills Day 2025
Drawing on insights from over 4,000 respondents across 128 countries, this survey report examines how young people are navigating both the opportunities and challenges of the digital era. While 62% of youth are already using AI in real-world contexts ...

In this issue, among others: * Publication of new BILT Innovation and Learning Practices * New practical guide for TVET institutions on inclusion in TVET * An article on a BIBB publication on vocational education and training research * A report ...

Infographics
This infographic is a ready-to-use visual resource designed to support the celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2025. It highlights key global insights on youth empowerment, digital skills and the transformative role of AI—featuring statistics on ...

October 2024 - December 2024
The UNEVOC Network Spotlight is a periodic snapshot that informs the TVET community about the activities of UNEVOC Network members and the Network Secretariat. This Spotlight issue captures activities from October to December 2024.

Discussion paper
Migration is increasing due to political and economic instability, with the Arab States experiencing a substantial rise in refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons. In response, this study, initiated by UNESCO-UNEVOC in collaboration with ...

This guide provides actionable strategies for building inclusive TVET systems. It promotes collaboration among NGOs, private sector actors and education providers to ensure no learner is left behind. This hands-on guide shows how to move beyond ident ...

Cedefop-UNEVOC practical guide 4
This publication is the fourth in a series of practical Cedefop skills anticipation guides for policymakers, analysts, and expert professionals. The three previous guides presented a rich mosaic of conventional and emerging methods for identifying te ...

In this issue: * New online resource: How to inspire change for greening TVET * Making education more accessible and affordable by switching to Open Educational Resources * Strengthening greening and gender transformative approaches in South Sudan ...

The Inter-Agency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET), originally convened by UNESCO in 2008, aims to ensure a good coordination of activities by the key international organizations involved in the delivery of policy ad ...

These Greening TVET guidelines provide a comprehensive framework to promote sustainable development within TVET institutions. By showing how to embed environmental sustainability and gender equity into institutional practices, the guidelines aim to e ...

This gender-transformative TVET guideline reflects UNESCO’s commitment to an education system that not only equips learners with essential skills for the workforce but also empowers marginalized communities – particularly women and girls – thro ...