TVET Institute-Industry Linkages

Date: October 21-25, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following topics will be presented and discussed in a consultative manner:

Special Lecture

  • Special Lecture: Institute-Industry Linkages for Better Employability and Self-Employability

Theme Papers

  • Theme Paper 1: Building Industry-Institute Linkages in TVET System: Concepts and Principles
  • Theme Paper 2: Type of Linkages Network
  • Theme Paper 3: Strategies for Effective Linkages
  • Theme Paper 4: Role of Government and Policy in TVET Institute–Industry Linkages
  • Theme Paper 5: Dual Training System: Concept, Benefits and Challenges
  • Theme Paper 6: Future Trends and Organization in Institution– Industry Network

Exercises and workshops on the following:

  • Workshop 1: Undertake SWOT Analysis for Institute-Industry Collaboration in the TVET System of Sri Lanka
  • Workshop 2: Review and Analyze the Implementation of the Dual Training System (DTS): Suggestion for the TVET System in Sri Lanka
  • Workshop 3: Case Studies (Success Stories of Institute-Industry Linkages)

National Seminar on Collaborative Education Models: Redefining Learning through Industry Partnerships

  • Session 1: Global Partnership for Internationally Recognized TVET Qualifications
  • Session 2: Preparing Students for the Future: Skills and Competencies in Demand
  • Session 3: Overcoming Challenges in Industry-Academia Collaborations

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, the participants will be able to:

  • Analyze industry needs and trends to ensure that TVET programs are relevant and responsive
  • Develop the capacity of TVET managers to manage and implement industry-linked programs effectively
  • Establish sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners
  • Provide the know-how to assess the impact of industry linkages on TVET programs and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Start-up Incubation and Entrepreneurship at an Institution of Higher Learning - Opportunities and Challenges

Date: October 17, 2024 /
Program Type: International 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






Objectives

  • To provide participants insights into the workings of the start-up ecosystem at an institute of higher learning.
  • To help participants identify core competencies relevant to building start-ups, at their own institution.
  • To equip participants with key pointers on how to set up an entrepreneurial ecosystem at their institute.

Research Methodology for TVET Leaders and Teachers

Date: October 7-11, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

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

Presentations on the following:

Special Lecture: An Overview of R&D and significance of action research in Asia Pacific Region

Theme Papers

  • Theme Paper 1: Introduction to Research Methodology
  • Theme Paper 2: Conduct of Literature Review
  • Theme Paper 3: Research Approaches and Design
  • Theme Paper 4: Data Collection and Validation
  • Theme Paper 5: Data Analysis Tools
  • Theme Paper 6: Writing up Conclusion & References(Journals And Citations)
  • Theme Paper 7: Basic Research Proposal Framework (Workshop)

Exercises and workshops on the following:

Group Work Activities (GWA)

  • GWA 1: Workshop on Research Methodology
  • GWA 2: Workshop on Data Analysis
  • GWA 3: Issues and concerns of TVET in Bhutan
  • GWA 4: Basic Proposal writing on TVET in Bhutan

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Determine and understand the fundamental concept of Action Research Methodology
  • Familiarize and understand the research framework and its importance.
  • Promote and collaborate research with internal and external stakeholders.