Date: December 4, 2025 /
Program Type: Conference /

Program Contents

1. Keynote by the Director General, CPSC / President APACC
2. Presentations by CPSC Faculty on:
   1. CPSC / APACC introduction
   2. Significance and overview of Strategic Plan 2023–28
   3. Accomplishments of CPSC & APACC 2023–25
   4. Identification of issues, challenges and bottlenecks
   5. Experts meeting recommendations
3. Interactive Group Deliberations and feedback on institutional alignment and partnerships by the participants
4. Strategic Endorsement Session for realignment of the Strategic Plan 2025–2028.

Date: November 28, 2025 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• Present the revitalized APACC framework and its alignment with Industry 5.0, highlighting new dimensions of quality, digitization and innovation.
• Strengthen understanding of how accreditation serves as a tool for institutional transformation beyond compliance.
• Share best practices from APACC-accredited institutions that have leveraged quality assurance to improve performance, governance, and sustainability.
• Foster regional collaboration and dialogue on advancing TVET excellence through innovative, human-centered, and future-ready quality systems.

Date: November 17-21, 2025 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Integrating Future-ready Skills and Entrepreneurship in TVET for Sustainable Development by Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Comprehending Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset
• Theme Paper 2: Integrating Technopreneurship and Entrepreneurial Skills in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Transformative Leadership in the TVET System
• Theme Paper 4: Traversing the Journey of an Entrepreneur: Lessons Learnt and Challenges Faced
• Theme Paper 5: Futuristic Skills for Industry 4.0: A TVET Perspective
• Theme Paper 6: Role of Business Incubators in Developing Entrepreneurial Skills

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: Analysis of National TVET Systems to Identify Gaps and Opportunities in Entrepreneurship Integration - Group discussion and situational analysis of participants’ countries/systems.
• GWA 2: Preparation and Presentation of Institutional/National Action Plan for Integrating Entrepreneurial and Future-ready Skills in TVET - Collaborative creation of actionable strategies and presentation for peer review.

International Conference on “TVET for Sustainable Future: Strengthening Entrepreneurial and Innovative Skills”

Date: October 22–23, 2025 (Online)
October 27-31, 2025 (On-site) /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Program Contents

Presentations/Theme papers on the following:

• Theme Paper 1: Strategic Planning & Management in TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Transformative Practices in TVET
• Theme Paper 3: Enhancing TVET Quality through the New APACC Accreditation Manual
• Theme Paper 4: Harnessing TVET for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Theme Paper 5: Navigating the Future: Strategic Thinking and Scenario Building in TVET

Presentations/Theme papers on the following:

Tasks/Activities

• Mid-term Strategic Plan Review Workshops
• Country Presentations and Policy Dialogues
• Plenary Sessions and Panel Discussions at CSU
• SWOT Analysis and Strategic Roadmap
• Group Discussions and Action Planning
• Networking and Institutional Collaboration

International Conference on “Global Landscape: Aligning TVET and Industry for Sustainable Development”

Date: October 13-24, 2025 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

1. To equip participants with technical expertise on EV technology and CNC machining.
2. To foster a workforce that aligns with industry requirements and global standards.
3. To promote innovation and adaptability in emerging technologies.
4. To create pathways for employment and entrepreneurship in these high demand sectors.

Outcomes

1. Skilled trainers to further train TVET graduates
2. Strengthened industry-academia collaboration.
3. Networking between TVET Institutions of Bhutan and Philippines
4. Actual implementation of South-South Cooperation through assistance by Government of the Philippines to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan

Date: October 13-17, 2025 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Presentations/Theme papers:

Special Lectures

Digitization with Self-Employment through Technopreneurship

Theme Papers (TP)

• TP 1. Regional Insights: Asia-Pacific Experiences in Driving Digital TVET
• TP 2. Status of Digitalization in Sri Lanka’s TVET Sector: Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Landscape
• TP 3. Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy: Blended and Hybrid Learning Models in TVET
• TP 4. Integrating Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, and Simulation Tools in Skills Training
• TP 5. Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy: Blended and Hybrid Learning Models in TVET
• TP 6. Green Digital Skills for Sustainable Industrial Development in Sri Lanka
• TP 7. Digital Transformation and Quality Assurance in TVET: APACC and Regional Perspectives

Workshops (W)

• W 1. Experience Sharing by Participants on Digital Readiness of Sri Lankan TVET Institutions – Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Access
• W 2. Developing Institutional Digital Transformation Roadmaps
• W 3. Making APACC and Sri Lanka TVET Quality assurance regime digitized - Ways and means, policy recommendations

National Conference / Dialogue

Theme: Digital Transformation for Future-Ready TVET in Sri Lanka and Asia-Pacific

Format: Keynote, Panel Discussions (policy, industry, academia), Case Presentations, and Plenary Dialogue.

Date: October 9, 2025 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• To raise awareness of cybersecurity as a core competency in TVET by emphasizing its integration into curricula, teacher training, and student outcomes.
• To strengthen understanding of digital identity and trust by addressing how institutions can protect learners and staff from fraud, data breaches, and other online threats.
• To build institutional capacity by highlighting strategies for resilience through policies, infrastructure, governance, and readiness assessment tools.
• To foster collaboration by underscoring the importance of industry–education partnerships and presenting practical models that advance digital safety and prepare the workforce for a secure, future-ready economy.

Date: September 23-25, 2025 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Presentations/Theme papers on the following:

• Special Lecture: Quality Assurance in TVET through Industrial Collaboration and Technopreneurship
• Theme Paper 1: Introduction, Benefits and Seven Criteria of APACC Accreditation
• Theme Paper 2: Embedding IR 4.0 and IR 5.0 Technologies in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Business Incubation for Entrepreneurial Push in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Green Skills, SDGs, and Greening TVET
• Theme Paper 5: APACC Accreditation Procedures

Workshops/Activities

• Workshop 1: APACC Self-Assessment Using Digital Tools and KPI-Based Evaluation
• Workshop 2: Simulation for TVET Curriculum Revision
• Workshop 3: Cross-Cutting Lessons from APACC Criteria for PNG’s TVET Sector

Objectives

The objectives to be achieved through significant features of this program, being organized by Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC), Manila in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) include:

• Provide insights into international accreditation and certification services towards the Quality Management System (QMS) of TVET institutions.
• Aligning TVET institutions in Papua New Guinea with the APACC 2025 Accreditation Manual
• Emphasizes IR 4.0 and IR 5.0 technologies integration, emerging technologies in TVET, Technopreneurship and industrial liaison, Greening TVET, Sustainability practices, and digitization
• Focuses on institutional transformation through technopreneurship, green skills, and sustainability
• Encourages data-driven decision-making through ERP and KPI-based evaluation
• Strengthens linkages with industry and promotes industry-led co-assessment
• Supports global benchmarking and recognition of TVET graduates

Date: August 19, 2025 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• To raise awareness about the significance of aligning TVET with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• To explore strategies for embedding SDG-related themes such as sustainability, gender equity, and digital inclusion into TVET programs and policies.
• To share best practices and innovations from institutions and countries that have successfully integrated SDGs into their vocational training systems.
• To foster collaboration among TVET institutions, industry partners, and policymakers to co-create actionable models for sustainable skills development.
• To encourage the development of monitoring frameworks that measure the contribution of TVET to SDG outcomes, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.