5 September 2016
Just Published: Virtual conference report on making youth entrepreneurship a viable path
The virtual conference report on “Making youth entrepreneurship a viable path” is now online. The virtual conference took place from 18 to 29 July 2016 on the UNEVOC TVeT Forum and was moderated by Claudia Pompa. (more)

29 August 2016
Just published: UNESCO-UNEVOC Bulletin Issue no. 29
The bulletin has been redesigned and each edition focuses on a thematic area; issue no. 29 gives an overview of UNESCO-UNEVOC's recent activities with regards to Youth and Skills, including an event organized in Bonn around World Youth Skills Day 2016. The bulletin is available as a PDF in English and Spanish and will be available in the other UN languages soon. (more)

17 August 2016
Just Published: Virtual conference report on measuring the return on investment in TVET
The virtual conference report on “Measuring the return on investment in TVET” is now online. The virtual conference took place from 9 to 16 May 2016 on the UNEVOC TVeT Forum and was moderated by Phil Loveder and John Stanwick from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in Australia. (more)

15 June 2016
Just published: UNESCO-UNEVOC Biennial Report 2014-2015
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Biennial report for the biennium 2014-2015 is now online. The selected activities show how the International Centre assisted Member States to provide equitable, inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning for sustainable development. (more)

17 February 2016
Just published: Virtual conference report on the 'UNESCO TVET strategy 2016-2021'
The virtual conference report on the "UNESCO TVET strategy 2016-2021" is now online. The virtual conference took place from 28 September to 03 October 2015 on UNESCO-UNEVOC’s e-forum and brought together 165 participants from 57 countries. (more)

8 January 2016
Just published: UNESCO-UNEVOC Bulletin 28
Read more about the recent activities and events of UNESCO-UNEVOC and its global network in the latest bulletin. The bulletin is available in English, French and Spanish. (more)

1 December 2015
Just published: Virtual conference report on ‘Delivering TVET through Quality Apprenticeships’
The virtual conference report on “Delivering TVET through Quality Apprenticeships” is now online. The two-week virtual conference took place from 15 to 26 June 2015 on UNESCO-UNEVOC’s e-forum and brought together 229 participants from 70 countries. (more)

6 November 2015
Just published: Shanghai Update Issue No. 4
The fourth issue of the Shanghai Update has just been published! This newsletter gives an overview of the activities undertaken by UNESCO and UNESCO-UNEVOC in response to the recommendations that Member States made to UNESCO at the Third International TVET Congress in Shanghai in May 2012. (more)

6 October 2015
Just published: Virtual conference report on 'Skills for the creative industries'
The virtual conference report on 'Skills for creative industries' has just been published. The conference took place from 29 September to 10 October 2014 and attracted 153 participants from 64 countries. (more)

18 August 2015
Recently Published: Unleashing the Potential - Transforming TVET
UNESCO has published the third volume of its new book series entitled ''Education on the Move''. The overall series focuses on key trends in education today and challenges for tomorrow. This particular volume is dedicated to exploring how the transformative potential of TVET can be released. (more)

12 June 2015
Just published: Report on Global Forum Skills for Work and Life post-2015
This is the final report on the Global Forum on "Skills for Work and Life post-2015" held in Bonn, Germany in October 2014. The forum engaged more than 200 stakeholders from all five regions of the world in identifying future directions in skills development. (more)

28 May 2015
Shanghai Update 3: Follow-up on the Third TVET Congress
The third issue of the Shanghai Update is published! This newsletter gives an overview of activities undertaken by UNESCO and UNEVOC in response to the recommendations that Member States made to UNESCO at the Third International TVET Congress in Shanghai in May 2012. (more)

11 March 2015
Just published: UNEVOC Network Manual
The manual of operating procedures serves as a reference document to communicate the general rules of engagement of member institutions and also establishes the framework procedures, structures and relationships within the Network. (more)

1 October 2014
Just published: Revising the 2001 Revised Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education
This report provides a synthesis of the discussions during the special virtual conference held from 1 to 14 April 2014 on the UNEVOC e-Forum and moderated by Simon McGrath. The report outlines the key themes that were raised and features a set of recommendations concerning the scope, objectives and themes of the recommendation concerning TVE. (more)

26 September 2014
Just published: Vocational Pedagogy: what it is, why it matters and how to put it into practice
This report provides a synthesis of the discussions held during the virtual conference held from 12 to 26 May 2014 on the UNEVOC e-Forum and moderated by Professor Bill Lucas. The discussions illustrated the importance of vocational pedagogy in improving learner outcomes in TVET, as well its role as a catalyst for raising the status and quality of TVET. (more)

25 September 2014
UNESCO publication: BRICS Building Education for the Future
Published by UNESCO and developed in consultation with experts from Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa,, this report provides an overview of BRICS education systems and policies, highlighting trends in access, quality and equity and zooming in on priorities to sustain and widen the benefits of growth. With input from UNESCO-UNEVOC, the report pays close attention to skills development, especially TVET, which all five countries have identified as a vital ingredient of more inclusive growth and sustainable development. (more)

16 September 2014
Just published: Attractiveness of vocational education and training
This bibliography, jointly published by UNESCO-UNEVOC and the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), features the range of currently available literature on the topics of international mobility, transfer and transitions in TVET, and their role in increasing its attractiveness.
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4 September 2014
Just published: report on regional workshop youth transitions and network consolidation
This meeting report provides a summary of the presentations and discussions held during the Regional Workshop on Youth Transitions and Network Consolidation held in Gaborone, Botswana from 20 to 22 May 2014. (more)

3 September 2014
Just published: UNESCO-UNEVOC Bulletin 27
Read more about the recent activities and events of UNESCO-UNEVOC and its global network in the latest bulletin. (more)

18 July 2014
Just published: Greening TVET: Qualifications needs and implementation strategies
The report of the online conference on “Greening TVET: Qualifications needs and implementation strategies” is now online. (more)

27 May 2014
UNESCO-UNEVOC in Action 2012-2013
This biennial report provides an overview of all activities undertaken by UNESCO-UNEVOC in 2012-2013. (more)

2 May 2014
Just published: UNEVOC Bulletin 26
Read more about our activities and events in the period December-April in the UNEVOC Bulletin, available in all 6 UN languages. (more)

21 March 2014
Just published: Shanghai Update 2
The second issue of the Shanghai Update is published! This newsletter gives an overview of the activities undertaken by UNESCO and UNEVOC to respond to the recommendations that were made to UNESCO by its Member States in Shanghai. (more)

12 March 2014
Meeting report of the Arab States Regional Expert Meeting
Meeting report on the Regional Expert Meeting (19-21 November 2013, Beirut, Lebanon) on Promising Practices in TVET and Entrepreneurship Education in the Arab States is now available online (more)

3 March 2014
Meeting report of the Africa Regional Forum
Meeting report of the Africa Regional Forum (17-18 September 2013, Abuja, Nigeria) on Advancing TVET for Youth Employability and Sustainable Development now available online (more)

28 February 2014
Meeting report of the Europe, CIS and North America Forum
Meeting report of the Europe, CIS and North America Regional Forum on Advancing TVET for Youth Employability and Sustainable Development (28-30 October 2013, Moscow, Russian Federation) now available online (more)

25 December 2013
Set of policy recommendations to meet skills needs for green jobs
This document, jointly prepared by members of the Inter-Agency Working Group (IWG) on Greening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Skills Development, presents a set of policy recommendations in response to a request from the G20 Development Working Group on the Human Resources Development (HRD) Pillar. (more)

20 December 2013
Just published: UNEVOC Bulletin 25
Read more about our activities and events in the period August-November in the UNEVOC Bulletin, available in all 6 UN languages. (more)

19 December 2013
Meeting report of the Latin America and the Caribbean Forum
Meeting report of the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Forum on Advancing TVET for Youth Employability and Sustainable Development (27-28 August 2013, San José, Costa Rica) now available online in English and Spanish (more)

16 December 2013
Meeting report of the Asia and Pacific Regional Forum
Meeting report of the Asia and Pacific Regional Forum on Advancing TVET for Youth Employability and Sustainable Development (4-6 September 2013, Seoul, Republic of Korea) now available online (more)

9 December 2013
Just published: e-Forum synthesis report on tackling youth unemployment through TVET
From 25 June to 9 July 2013, over 300 participants from 80 countries gathered on the UNEVOC e-Forum to discuss how TVET can address growing numbers of youth unemployment. TVET experts, policy makers, researchers, practitioners and most importantly young students and graduates joined the discussion. (more)

29 October 2013
UNESCO-UNEVOC Internship flyer 2013
This flyer provides information on opportunities for undertaking internships at the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre in Bonn, Germany. (more)

31 August 2013
Just published: UNEVOC Bulletin 24
Read more about our activities and events in the period April-July in the UNEVOC bulletin! (more)

19 August 2013
Das internationale Zentrum für Berufsbildung der UNESCO
In diesem Flyer sind die Aufgaben, Ziele und Schwerpunkte des Internationalen Zentrums für Berufsbildung der UNESCO (UNESCO-UNEVOC) dargestellt. (more) (more)

13 August 2013
Just published: Revisiting global trends in TVET. Reflections on theory and practice
The essays presented in this e-publication are complementary to the UNESCO forthcoming volume on global TVET trends and issues in UNESCO’s new Education on the Move series and cover a wide range of current practices, ideas and debates in the field of TVET. (more)

30 July 2013
Synthesis report on e-Forum virtual conference on ICTs for TVET
This report summarizes the discussions that were held during the e-Forum virtual conference on the implications of the ICT revolution for TVET, moderated by Nik Kafka from Teach A Man To Fish (more)

18 July 2013
Shanghai Update: Follow-up on the Third International TVET Congress
One year ago, TVET experts from all over the world came to the Third International Congress on TVET in Shanghai, China, to discuss the transformation of TVET. To update on the progress made after one year, the UNESCO Section for TVET and UNESCO-UNEVOC has published the first issue of the ‘Shanghai Update’ newsletter.
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31 May 2013
Just published: UNEVOC Bulletin 23
Now also available in Arabic, Chinese and Russian! (more)

28 May 2013
Are you ready for TVET?
See for yourself on UNESCO-UNEVOC's YouTube channel! (more)

23 April 2013
Booklet on Skills Challenges in the Water and Wastewater Industry
In partnership with the DWA (Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall), UNESCO-UNEVOC has published the booklet, “Skills Challenges in the Water and Wastewater Industry: Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches in TVET”. (more)

22 April 2013
Just published: UNEVOC Bulletin 23
Read more about our activities and events in the period December-March in the UNEVOC bulletin! (more)

19 April 2013
Regional synthesis report of component II of the project on entrepreneurship education in the Arab States
The UNEVOC-UNESCO International Centre in cooperation with the Regional Bureau for Education-Beirut has published the regional synthesis report on component II of the regional project on entrepreneurship education in the Arab States (2009-2012). (more)

20 March 2013
Transforming TVET - from idea to action. One decade of UNESCO-UNEVOC
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its establishment in Bonn in 2002, UNESCO-UNEVOC published a brochure retracing its activities over the last decade. The brochure is now also available in French, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. (more)

18 March 2013
Just published: Meeting report of the 2012 International Forum
The meeting report of the International Forum on ‘the role of the UNEVOC Network in transforming TVET for a sustainable future’ (14-16 November 2012, Bonn, Germany) is now available online. (more)

13 March 2013
UNESCO-UNEVOC in brief
The UNESCO-UNEVOC in brief brochure provides a quick overview of the work of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre. (more)

8 March 2013
Synthesis report on greening TVET for sustainable development
This report summarizes the discussions that were held during the e-Forum online conference, moderated by Mr Kai Gleissner (more)

6 March 2013
A pocket guide to UNESCO-UNEVOC
This pocket-size flyer provides an overview of frequently asked questions about the work of UNESCO-UNEVOC and how you can get involved as an organization or individual. (more)

6 March 2013
UNESCO-UNEVOC Publications and online services
This flyer provides an insight into UNESCO-UNEVOC's publications programme and online services, including the Network Portal, the e-Forum and the World TVET Database (more)

5 March 2013
UNESCO-UNEVOC and its Global Network
This flyer briefly describes the UNEVOC Network and the roles of UNEVOC Centres and provides information about how an institution can become a UNEVOC Centre. (more)

20 June 2012
Just published: School-to-Work Transition Information Bases
This booklet is the result of a regional thematic study which draws on country studies and presentations delivered at the UNESCO Synthesis Workshop on School-to-Work Transition Information Bases and the Role of the UNEVOC Network, which was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 to 26 August 2011. (more)