23 October 2018 Just Published: Updated Country Profiles We are pleased to announce the publication of a new batch of TVET Country Profiles. These profiles provide an overview of the TVET ecosystem in each country including the learning pathways, key policy documents, governance and financing mechanisms, qualification and quality assurance systems, and ongoing reforms. (more)
16 October 2018 WorldSkills Conference 2018: Building networks for innovative skills solutions The WorldSkills Conference, organized by WorldSkills International and WorldSkills Netherlands, brings together leaders in education, government, and industry from across the globe to share best practices, discuss global trends in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and highlight issues facing skills development. (more)
10 October 2018 Education Leaders at World Congress Tackle Future Skills Challenges From 8-10 October 2018, the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) held its bi-annual World Congress in Melbourne, Australia. The World Congress is the hallmark of the WFCP and gathers educators, policy makers, and leaders in education to share the latest trends and best practices, and network with their peers in the professional and technical education and training sector. (more)
27 September 2018 Winner of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2018 As part of its activities commemorating World Youth Skills Day 2018, UNESCO-UNEVOC organized this year's Skills in Action Photo Competition. More than 200 submissions were received from all over the world, focused on how TVET is empowering young people in their communities, according to the three main thematic priority areas under the UNESCO TVET Strategy. (more)
26 September 2018 UNEVOC Celebrates its 25th Anniversary 25 years ago the UNEVOC Implementation Unit was officially inaugurated in Berlin. The establishment of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre in Bonn followed in 2002. Mr. Shyamal Majumdar, Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC: “The team takes collective pleasure seeing UNESCO-UNEVOC standing proud now, grounded on the hard work and dedication of people who were instrumental to its foundation and eventual growth.” (more)
12 September 2018 UNEVOC Latin American Network Strengthens Ties During its annual REDITEC meeting in Brazil, the National Council of the Federal Network of Vocational, Scientific, and Technological Education Institutions (Conif), jointly with UNESCO-UNEVOC, organized a UNEVOC Network cluster meeting for Latin America. (more)
5 September 2018 International Literacy Day 2018 – ‘Literacy and Skills Development’ UNESCO-UNEVOC joins the celebrations for International Literacy Day and continues to highlight global changes and improvements in literacy development. The theme for this year is ‘Literacy and Skills Development’. (more)
