DATE: November 11-15, 2024 |
Venue: Board Room, NITTTR Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Type: Regional Program |
PARTNER ORGANIZATION: Colombo Plan Staff College, andNational Institute Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Ministry of Education, Government of India |
Introduction
The Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) has been a pivotal force in bolstering the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in the Asia Pacific region since its inception in 1973. CPSC’s enduring commitment to advancing TVET has manifested through various capacity-building initiatives, knowledge-sharing endeavors, and collaborations with member countries, international organizations, industry, and other stakeholders.
Amidst the backdrop of an ever-evolving global landscape characterized by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and environmental imperatives, the impetus for navigating the future of the TVET program emerges. Recognizing the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR, or Industry 4.0) and beyond on industries, CPSC acknowledges the pressing need for a skilled workforce proficient in digital literacy, critical thinking, and adaptability. Against this backdrop, the program’s primary objective is to rejuvenate and modernize TVET paradigms to align with emergent technologies and industry requisites, thereby equipping TVET leaders with the aptitude to thrive within an exceptionally dynamic job market. A cornerstone of the program’s rationale is its unwavering focus on sustainable development, as the global community grapples with urgent environmental challenges. CPSC underscores the pivotal role of TVET in propagating eco-friendly practices and nurturing green skills. By integrating sustainability principles into TVET disciplines, graduates are poised to contribute to sustainable development and environmental conservation within the region.
Moreover, the profound demographic shifts experienced by CPSC member countries, marked by a significant youth bulge, underscore the program’s indispensability. This demographic reality underscores the need for tailored TVET programs that empower the younger generation and channel their potential toward productive and meaningful engagement within the workforce. Thus, the program envisions a collaborative framework between member countries, cultivating an inclusive and diverse TVET ecosystem that cultivates talent and harnesses the demographic dividend.
The framework for training on Empowering TVET: A Regional Initiative on Future Skills and Emerging Technologies is designed to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems by integrating future skills and emerging technologies. It aims to prepare TVET educators and students for Industry 4.0, focusing on areas such as AI, IoT, robotics, and renewable energy technologies. The framework emphasizes key components including:
- Skills Mapping to identify regional skills gaps,
- Curriculum Modification to align with future industry needs,
- Capacity Building for Trainers to enhance technological proficiency,
- Technology Integration in TVET Institutions, and
- Industry Partnerships to ensure real-time applicability of emerging technologies.
Through regional collaboration, policy alignment, and scalable pilot programs, this framework seeks to build sustainable TVET ecosystems that adapt to technological advances and future labor market demands.
In summation, the program on ‘Empowering TVET: A Regional Initiative on Future Skills and Emerging Technologies’ epitomizes CPSC’s visionary pursuit to shape the trajectory of TVET within the Asia-Pacific region. By confronting evolving challenges and embracing emerging prospects, CPSC seeks to arm future generations with the skills, knowledge, quality assurance, and values requisite to navigate an ever-fluctuating world. Through a symphony of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, the program aspires to drive sustainable progress and development across the region. The envisaged outcome is a workforce characterized by skill, sustainability, and equity – a force that will collectively contribute to a prosperous and enduring future.
Objectives
The program is expected to equip TVET professionals, institutions, and stakeholders with skills and knowledge to adapt to future labor market needs driven by technological advancements. Below are the objectives:
- Strengthen the capacity of TVET systems to integrate future skills.
- Foster regional cooperation and collaboration on emerging technologies.
- Enhance innovation in training methods, curriculum design, and skills delivery.
Expected Output
Upon completion of the program, the participants are expected to emerge as visionary leaders ready to understand and respond to technological developments and industry demands, to create a reinvigorated TVET sector reflecting high-quality education, innovation, and sustainable practices which will be globally competent and leadership- focused. It is designed to empower graduates to succeed in the domestic and international job market and take up issues pertaining to broader TVET context. In addition, the program aims to train leaders who specialize in green and sustainability skills, encourage environmentally friendly practices, and contribute to environmental protection, and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The expected outputs of the program are:
- Understanding of best practices in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs.
- Establishment of collaboration and networking among participants to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experience.
- Insights into policy and curricula changes required to align the TVET system with the current industry needs.
Program Contents
Special Lecture: Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals through TVET
Theme Papers
- Theme Paper 1: Strategic Pillars for Empowering TVET
- Theme Paper 2: Digitalization in TVET
- Theme Paper 3: Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0: Design, Automation, and Optimization
- Theme Paper 4: Formulating TVET Policy for Preparing IR 4.0 Workforce (NSQF, NCRF, & NHEQF)
- Theme Paper 5: Developing Framework for Future Skills
Exercises and workshops on the following:
- Workshop 1: Product Design and Validation.
- Workshop 2: Formulating TVET Policy for Preparing IR 4.0 Workforce (NSQF, NCRF, & NHEQF)
- Workshop 3: Developing Framework for Future Skills
- Workshop 4: Discussion on Country Practices on Future Skills and Emerging Technologies Development in TVET.
International Seminar on ‘Empowering TVET via Future Skills and Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century’
- Keynote: Leadership and Change Management in Empowering TVET
- Session 1: Smart Readiness Index @ SIRI IR4.0
- Session 2: Pedagogical Approaches in Emerging Trends
- Session 3: Industry Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Approach and Strategies
To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative manner:
- Special Lecture
- Theme Paper Presentations
- Exercises and Workshops
- Sharing of Best Practices
- Country Paper Presentations
Participants' Profile
The program participants will be composed of CPSC member country Liaison Officers or TVET Authority Executive Directors or Managing Directors, Education Ministry’s Secretaries to respective Governments or Divisional Director Generals, Senior Professors, Policy-makers, Curriculum Developers, and Heads of TVET Institutions.
Date and Venue
The five-day regional program inclusive of the International Seminar shall take place from November 11-15, 2024, at the National Institute Technical Teachers’ Training and Research Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Facilities Requirements
To conduct the program smoothly, the following facilities are required:
- Laptop computers (preferably participants to bring their laptop)
- Internet Connection (LAN/WAN)
- Audio and Video Equipment
- Multimedia Projector and Projection Screen
- Flipcharts and large papers (for brainstorming activities)
Program Management and Resource Persons
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