Release of TVET-strategy 2022-2029
On tuesday October 25, the UNESCO International Centre for Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC) presented in Bonn its new strategy in the field of "Technical and Vocational Education and Training". Guests included Parliamentary State Secretary Jens Brandenburg of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Deputy Director-General for Education, and Borhene Chakroun, Head of UNESCO's TVET Division.
UNESCO-UNEVOC: 20 Years of Action
On 8 April 2022, the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Bonn, Germany. To mark the occasion, a virtual photo exhibition and timeline of highlights have been compiled to showcase UNESCO-UNEVOC’s efforts to promote quality TVET around the world.
Registrations for UNESCO-UNEVOC's webinar "Social Aspects of Digital Learning in TVET" now open
As a response to COVID-19, TVET learning has shifted heavily to distance and online implementation. This has put a heavy burden on both teachers and students. According to recent surveys conducted in Finland, TVET teachers and students alike feel stressed about the lack of social interaction. Teachers are concerned as they have not been able to reach some students for lengthy periods of time. On the other hand, teachers themselves need support as the digital leap has put a strain on all and the new reality demands new skills.
Managing the challenges and opportunities of digitalization in TVET
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving digitalization in the worlds of work and education. It is reshaping labour markets and placing new demands on education systems, including technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
Promising and Innovative Practices in TVET
UNESCO-UNEVOC acts as a clearinghouse for promising and innovative practices in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). These practices have been selected based on their relevance to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and their advancement of youth employment, access to decent work, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning opportunities.
Trends in New Qualifications and Competencies for TVET - Perspectives of the European UNEVOC Network
Nine trends provide insights and foundation for shaping TVET for the future
TVET Peer Support in Response to COVID-19
The global COVID-19 outbreak impacts not only our health, lives and economies, but also the labour market and education sector. Many countries have already implemented temporary measures to slow down the spread of the virus, which includes closing public institutions and schools. As of April 8, more than 1.5 billion children and youth were unable to attend schools and universities, with nationwide closures effective in 188 countries.
New Director of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Ms. Soo-Hyang Choi was appointed as Director of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in January 2020. UNESCO-UNEVOC supports member states to ensure inclusive and equitable quality TVET, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
First UNESCO-UNEVOC Global OER Grant Programme
UNESCO–UNEVOC has launched its Global Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant programme which provides five grants up to 5.000 US-Dollar to institutions that develop, adapt or curate Open Educational Resources (OER) to promote practices in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Learning Forum
The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, in collaboration with partners in the UNEVOC Network, is engaged in promoting learning and innovation in TVET, paying close attention to changes in the way TVET is planned and practiced to make it more responsive to societal, economic and environmental needs. With its direct link to labour markets, there are high expectations of TVET systems around the world to reinvent themselves to keep pace with evolving demands.