Date: July 22-26, 2024 /
Program Type: In-COuntry Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Implementing Effective Management Practices in TVET
• Presentation 1: 21st Century Skills & IR4.0 (Global Competitiveness & Innovation in TVET)
• Presentation 2: Unlocking Potential: The Role of Visionary Leadership in TVET Institutes.
• Presentation 3: Empowering Excellence: Human Resource Management Strategies in TVET
• Presentation 4: Cultivating Talent: Leadership Development Initiatives for TVET Professionals
• Presentation 5: Different Pathways for TVET Institute Capacity Buildings
• Presentation 6: Opportunities and Challenges for TVET: Strategies for Success
• Presentation 7: Operational Management Techniques for TVET Institutes
• Presentation 8: Benchmarking Quality Assurance of TVET Institutions
• Presentation 9: Emerging Challenges in TVET Leadership for the 21st Century
• Presentation 10: Excellence in Leadership for Change Management Through the PDCA Cycle in TVET

Seminar on Empowering Leadership in TVET:

• Session 1: Visionary Leadership with Creative Institute Image Building
• Session 2: Enhancing TVET Resilience for Sustainable Development
• Session 3: Sustainable Management for TVET Institutes in Greening Perspectives
• Session 4: Best Green Practices in TVET Strategic Management: The Malaysian Experience

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• WI:TVET Institute Management Issues and Their Technical Analysis from a Malaysian Perspective
• W2: Creating Competency-Based Management by Integrating Strategic Planning.
• W3: Preparation of an Action Plan

Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of leadership and management
• To determine the qualities enlisted for effective leadership and management of the TVET Institutes.
• To identify the issues and challenges in TVET leadership and management
• To plan strategies to overcome issues and challenges in TVET leadership and management
• To equip leaders with the necessary skills, knowledge, and strategies to effectively lead and manage TVET institutes

Date: July 12, 2024 /
Program Type: Webinar /

11:30am Afghanistan | 12:00pm Maldives, Pakistan | 12:30pm India, Sri Lanka | 12:45pm Nepal | 1:00pm Bangladesh, Bhutan | 1:30pm Myanmar | 2:00pm Thailand | 3:00pm China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore | 5:00pm Papua New Guinea | 7:00pm Fiji

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Objectives

• To educate participants on the significance of sustainability within higher education institutions and its impact on the environment, economy, and society;
• To share successful case studies and best practices from higher education institutions that have effectively implemented sustainable practices
• To offer practical strategies and actionable steps for developing and implementing green initiatives within higher education institutions covering the areas of energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable transportation, and green building practices
• To explore ways of creating a culture of sustainability on campus, including incorporating sustainability into the curriculum, organizing eco-friendly events, and promoting green behaviour through awareness campaigns and incentives

Date: July 8-12, 2024 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

The Participants are expected to gain comprehensive knowledge to enhance their capacity towards empowering workforce and gender inclusivity by navigating the TVET landscape through digitalization and green practices

Program/Conference Strategies

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture-1: Empowering Workforce through TVET Landscaping: Strategies for Success
• Theme Paper 1: Beyond the Classroom: Uniting Education and Industry for Future-Ready TVET Programs
• Theme Paper 2: Synergizing Industry and Education: Cultivating Dynamic Partnerships for TVET Excellence
• Theme Paper 3: Digital Revolution: Understanding the impact of digitalization on TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Digitalization in TVET: Tools and Strategies for Transformation
• Theme Paper 5: Exploring effective strategies for integrating digitalization into TVET curricula and training programs
• Theme Paper 6: The Importance of Green Skills in Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 7: Strategies & Practical Approaches for Greening Campuses

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Bridging the Gap Between Employers and TVET Institutions for Enhanced Workforce Preparedness through NSIS
• Digital tools and technologies transforming TVET, including online platforms, virtual simulations, and interactive modules

Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of empowerment and inclusivity in TVET through digitalization and green practices
• Appreciate the need and importance of accessibility and personalized learning experiences in TVET through digital platforms programs and institutions to respond to the national, regional, and global labor market
• Understand the gender diversity and equality in traditionally male-dominated fields
• Comprehend the steps involved in how to equip individuals with skills for a greener economy and society
• Cultivate a culture of sustainability and responsibility among TVET learners.
• Create a discussion opportunity and experience sharing for a prosperous and sustainable future in member countries through investment in digital infrastructure and green practices in TVET.
• Break down barriers and create pathways for women in technical and vocational fields.

Date: June 24-28, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Benchmarking Quality Assurance of TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 1: Overview of TVET Quality Assurance System by Myanmar
• Theme Paper 2: Quality Management System in TVET as Key to Train Skilled Workforce
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance in TVET using the EAS TVET QAF
• Theme Paper 4: Principles and Guidelines for QMS in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: Quality Management Tools and Implications in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 6: Application of PDCA for Quality Management
• Presentation 1: Quality Management in Governance and Management
• Presentation 2: Quality Management in Teaching and Learning
• Presentation 3: Quality Management in Human Resources
• Presentation 4: Quality Management in Research and Development
• Presentation 5: Quality Enhancement in Image & Sustainability
• Presentation 6: Quality Assurance in Other Resources of TVET Institute

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Conduct a SWOT Analysis on the Institutional Quality Assurance
• Identification of Major Issues & Challenges in Maintaining a Quality Assurance System
• Workshop on M&E for QMS in TVET Institutions
• Workshop on How to Ensure Quality Support to Students

Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of Quality Assurance System
• Appreciate the need and importance of accreditation and certification of TVET programs and institutions to respond to the national, regional, and global labor market
• Understand the nature and significance of various criteria and parameters used for accreditation as a tool for improving the quality of TVET Institutions
• Comprehend the steps involved in the process of accreditation
• Prepare the documents needed for submission to accrediting agencies
• Create a discussion opportunity and experience sharing for the institute representatives aimed to exchange relevant information on how to enhance quality assurance offerings in TVET for their institute

Date: June 20-22, 2024 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

The objectives of the training program are to:

• enhance the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of vocational education and training programs through research
• develop basic skills in conducting research in TVET
• prepare a capsule research proposal

Program Contents

In order to achieve the above objectives, the following steps in generating a research project will be covered:

• Step 1: Choose your topic
• Step 2: Identify a problem
• Step 3: Formulate research questions
• Step 4: Create a research design
• Step 5: Write a research proposal

Date: June 17-19, 2024 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

At the end of the program, the participants will be able to:

1. Be exposed to the 5-step process of Design Thinking;
2. Experience carrying out the 5-steps of Design Thinking;
3. Gain knowledge, skills and competencies to develop creative and innovative student projects;
4. Be more adaptive in solving real world issues; and
5. Be equipped with skills to communicate and cooperate effectively.

Expected Outcomes and Outputs

The program focuses on the 5 steps of a Design Thinking process. By participating in this program, participants will be exposed to a creative problem-solving strategy to address issues/ challenges that are prevalent in their institutions, communities or industries. Participants will acquire tools, resources and skills to work in teams to understand target user needs, generate innovative ideas, and create plausible solutions. The outcome of this program can be adapted to different contexts and situations.

Expected Outputs:

1. Participants identify a challenge/issue by interviewing respondents/ target users
2. Participants use 5 step- Design Thinking process to solve the challenge /issue
3. Participants produce a prototype or solution by working in teams
4. Participants present their prototype in a pitching session

Date: June 10-14, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Presentation 1: Concept and Guiding Principles of Change Management
• Presentation 2: Strategies and Tools to Address Change Management in TVET Institutes
• Session 1: TESDA & Management Operational Overview
• Session 2: Empowering Change: Women Driving Diversity and Inclusion in TVET Education
• Session 3: Toyota Production System
• Session 4: Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Self-assessment of Change Competency Leadership
• Application of Change Management Tools in Problem Resolution

Field Visits on the following:

• SEAMEO Innotech Philippines
• TESDA Philippines
• TWC Institute Philippines
• Toyota Institute Philippines

Symposium on ‘Strengthening Skills Through Multilateral Cooperation: A Retrospective on the 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Thailand and the Philippines’

• Session 1: Digital Transformation in TVET: Leveraging Thai-Philippine Partnerships for Technological Advancement
• Session 2: Green Technology Integration in TVET: Best Practices of Greening TVET in the Global Context
• Session 3: Education Innovation for Economic Development & Sustainability
• Session 4: Inclusive TVET: Promoting Access and Equity Through Multilateral Cooperation

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of Change Management in TVET
• Equip TVET professionals with strategies to identify and analyze change drivers within TVET educational contexts.
• Foster a culture of adaptability and innovation among TVET faculty and staff to effectively manage transitions.
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and collaboration to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives in TVET programs.
• Provide tools and techniques for planning, implementing, and evaluating change within TVET institutions.
• Develop leadership capabilities to guide and facilitate change processes within the TVET environment.
• Empower TVET practitioners with skills to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities arising from industry and societal shifts.

Date: June 2-6, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Introduction to TVET Policy and its Key Component in Global Perspective
• Presentation 1: Current Status of Maldives TVET system
• Presentation 2: Focus of Maldives TVET System for Future Development
• Presentation 3: Maldives TVET Policy Structure & Policy Formulation Process
• Presentation 4: Review of Sri Lanka & Singapore TVET Policy
• Presentation 5: Review of Philippines & Pakistan TVET Policy
• Presentation 6: Review of Malaysian & India TVET Policy
• Presentation 7: Importance of Qualification Framework in National TVET Policy
• Presentation 8: Introduction to TVET stakeholders and aligning TVET pillars for a successful TVET Policy
• Presentation 9: Governance Methods for Ensuring TVET Policy Validity and Reliability
• Presentation 10: TVET Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms
• Presentation 11: Resource Identification: Infrastructure and Training Needs
• Presentation 12: Capacity Building: Training Educators and Assessors
• Presentation 13: Strengthening Industry Role as Social Partner in TVET Policy from Creation to Implementation
• Presentation 14: Policy Framework: Establishing Legal and Regulatory Structures
• Documentation: Crafting the Draft National TVET Policy of Maldives

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• External Analysis for identifying policy objectives, issues and challenges through Matrices
• Reviewing the Previous Maldives TVET Strategic Plan for Structuring Effective Policy Framework
• Creating Priority Pillars for TVET Policy with Objectives and Guidelines
• Action Plan for Policy Framework: Establishing Legal and Regulatory Structures

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Identify the key components of a national TVET policy;
• Gain insights into the best practices in the well-established TVET systems in other, regions;
• Appreciate the need and importance of a national TVET policy;
• Identify best practices in TVET quality assurance systems and frameworks of member countries;
• Formulate a draft of the national policy on TVET of the Maldives, along with the national framework for TVET
• Develop an action plan to prepare the final draft of the national TVET Policy and I framework.

Date: May 20-24, 2024 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

In order to achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:

• Overview and Rationale of Updates on APACC Instrument and Procedures
• Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors and Rules in Institutional Evaluation
• Updates on APACC Criteria
• Criterion I: Governance and Management
• Criterion II: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion III: Human Resources
• Criterion IV: Research and Development
• Criterion V: Image and Sustainability
• Criterion VI: Other Resources
• Criterion VII: Support to Students
• Roles and Responsibilities of APACC Team before, during, and after institutional evaluation
• Parts of Evaluation Report and Tips in Report Writing