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Welcome to the page of Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
المؤسسة العامة للتدريب التقني والمهني (TVTC)
CentreDescription
Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is a governmental agency responsible for vocational education and training in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
TVTC carries out the Kingdom’s policies of workforce development through the TVT system,... <show more> Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is a governmental agency responsible for vocational education and training in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
TVTC carries out the Kingdom’s policies of workforce development through the TVT system, which consists of three sectors: technical colleges, secondary institutions and vocational training centres. There are now 35technical colleges, 35 secondary institutions and 65 vocational training centres throughout the Kingdom, in addition to more than 1000 private organizations accredited by TVTC. New training programs were developed and installed simultaneously in respond to the demand of labor market.
Since its inception in year 1980, TVTC explores all possible means available to explore the methods of development in our vocation national curriculum to cohere the rapidly changing demand of national and international labor markets.
MissionVision:
Effective contribution to be the economic, social and ecological development by delivering a quality and efficiency – based technical and vocational training to the male and female citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with the... <show more> Vision:
Effective contribution to be the economic, social and ecological development by delivering a quality and efficiency – based technical and vocational training to the male and female citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with the requirements of the labour market, and for the purpose of realizing an international leadership status that assures autonomy and self-sufficiency.
Mission:
Developing and granting licenses for the technical and vocational training programs, as required by the labour market for both males and females, in terms of quality and quantity; as well as setting up and supervising the rules and regulations governing such quality and efficiency of the related programs. Launching an awareness campaign among the community about the importance the technical and vocational training, as well as opening opportunities for males and females who are interested in training opportunities. Undertake research and projects, in order to, have a good understanding and remain up to date, with both the new technical developments and international trends in the field of technical and vocational training. Participate in the national program that deals with the process of; technology transfer, adoption of technology, providing and supporting technology, supporting the private sector and directing investment towards technical and vocational fields.
ObjectivesAccommodating the largest number of applicants who are interested to join the technical and vocational training in order to participate in the process of realizing the required sustainable development. Qualifying and developing the national workforce in the... <show more> Accommodating the largest number of applicants who are interested to join the technical and vocational training in order to participate in the process of realizing the required sustainable development. Qualifying and developing the national workforce in the technical and vocational fields, according to the labour market needs in terms of quantity and quality. Delivering a quality and efficiency –based training programs that qualifies the trainee to find an appropriate job in the labour market. Having the ability to adapt and deal with the challenges and changes successfully, based on research and applied studies. Building strategic partnerships with business sectors, in order to implement technical and vocational programs. Making the community aware of the importance of working in technical and vocational fields, as well as providing the appropriate environment for life long training. Creating a safe and motivating environment for working and training at TVTV institutions. Encouraging investment in private technical and vocational training. Strengthening and integrating relationships with national educational and training institutions. Expanding in the areas of advanced training that support the national plans, as well as participating and developing the process of technology transfer.
Regular TasksProvided vocational and technical training for Saudi men and women based on international occupational standard to meet the need of the labour market.
PeriodicalsAl Taqania and Tadreeb, Al Taqani Monthly Newspaper
ContactHead:
H.E.Dr. Ahmed AlFahaid Governor
Coordinator:Ibrahim A. AlRasheed
Function: Director General for International Cooperation
Department: International Cooperation Department
E-Mail: *****
Tel: *****
Tel (mobile): *****
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Address: المؤسسة العامة للتدريب التقني والمهني (TVTC)
International Cooperation Department
Al Murabba Quarter, Intersection of Al Washem Street and King Fahad Road
P. O. Box: 7823 Riyadh 11472
11472 Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
(local time now ~01:49 - not accounting for daylight saving time)
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| 1 November 2018UNEVOC Centre in Saudi Arabia receives an awardIn the path of seeking the goals of 2030 Vision in Saudi Arabia, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) received King Abdulaziz Quality Award. The award is to seek institutional excellence in the government sector, private institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The evaluation of the award consist of individual and group office evaluation.
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| 24 October 2018Saudi Arabia's TVTC takes part in skills conference in AmsterdamSaudi Arabia's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation has participated in the General Assembly of the WorldSkills Conference 2018, in Amsterdam, from Oct. 15 - 18. The conference includes 500 representatives and delegates from 79 member states. The meeting, held every two years, creates conversations on the global future of innovative skills solutions. ( more) |
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| 17 December 2014TVET in the knowledge-based society: Saudi ArabiaAt the request of the Saudi Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Shyamal Majumdar visited Riyadh to share technical expertise and deliver a keynote presentation on “Knowledge-based societies and TVET” at the Seventh Saudi Technical Conference and Exhibition (STCEX-7). ( more) |
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| 27 November 2013King Abdullah scholarships for teacher trainers PINZ has managed a program that has seen students from its sister UNEVOC Center TVTC in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, come to New Zealand to complete their degrees followed by a Certificate in Adult Teaching (CAT). ( more) |
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| 26 June 2018Focus on work-based learning to foster youth employment in Arab region This June 2018 workshop examined and discussed the status of work-based learning programmes for young people in the Arab region, and UNESCO shared and discussed the preliminary findings of a new comparative synthesis study that draws upon country studies from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia. ( more) |
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| 5 June 2018Tknika, a UNEVOC Centre, hosts International Conference on TVETTknika, a UNEVOC Centre in the Basque Country, Spain, organized an international conference titled ‘International Encounters on Vocational Training – Anticipating the Future’. Participants from around the world discussed current and emerging challenges of ongoing digital transformation of industry and businesses, and responding to them through increased collaboration and knowledge exchange. ( more) |
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| 19 October 2017UNESCO-UNEVOC at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017Held as part of the WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, UNESCO-UNEVOC actively participated in the conference with a theme of ‘Skills Strategies for a globalized world’ , organized as a platform for shaping the global skills agenda. The discussions addressed the changing skills demands of the globalized world on the way people live, learn, and work and the required response as it was held in Abu Dhabi from the 16-17 October 2017. ( more) |
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| 24 May 2016Delegation from Qatar visits UNESCO-UNEVOCUNESCO-UNEVOC had the pleasure to welcome Mr Rupert Mclean, former Director of UNESCO-UNEVOC and current QAPCO Professional Chair in Vocational Studies as well as UNEVOC Centre Coordinator for the College of the North-Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q), and Mr Abdulla Ahmed Kamal Naji from the Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), to the UN Campus in Bonn Germany ( more) |
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| 16 January 2015Delegation from Palestine at UNESCO-UNEVOCThe visit was part of a study tour organized by GIZ for its partner institutions in Gaza to familiarize key TVET actors from Palestine with the German dual vocational education system, and with possibilities of international cooperation in TVET. ( more) |
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| 12 December 2014New country reports in World TVET DatabaseNew country reports have been published for Benin, Cambodia, Chad, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, Uganda and USA. UNESCO-UNEVOC continues to expand the World TVET Database and more country reports will be available soon. ( more) |
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| 13 November 2014Jordanian delegation visits UNESCO-UNEVOCUNESCO-UNEVOC welcomed a delegation from Jordan including representatives of two UNEVOC Centres in Jordan to its premises on 10 November 2014. The delegation came to Bonn with the aim of learning more about UNESCO-UNEVOC, and in particular the UNEVOC Network. ( more) |
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| 22 April 2014First Technical Education and Vocational Training Conference in KuwaitThe conference, held from 31 March to 2 April 2014, aimed at exchanging experiences and discussing strategies for TVET development in the light of global changes that occur in the labour market. In addition, participants presented important international experiences and the latest educational and training methods ( more) |
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| 31 March 2014Conference on Technical and Vocational Education & Training: Challenges and OpportunitiesPAAET (Kuwait UNEVOC Centre) is organizing a TVET conference with the aim to provide an opportunity for experts in TVET to share experiences and establish collaborations at National, Regional and International levels; discuss strategies for the development of TVET towards manpower social, and economic variations; identify the international experiences in development of TVET; and identify the latest methods of quality assurance in TVET.
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| 30 October 2009ICTs and e-learning in TVET in Arab countries, Amman, 12-13 October 2009 ( more) |
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