Date: February 23-27, 2026 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Program Contents

The program consists of the following major learning components:

SPECIAL LECTURE: Accelerating Green Transformation and SDGs through Green TVET and Sustainable Human Capital Development (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)
Purpose: Introduce core rationale and regional relevance

THEME PAPERS:

• Theme Paper 1: Green Skills and Green Competencies for the Future Workforce in Asia-Pacific TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Green Research and Innovation Culture in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 3: TVET Institutions as Drivers of the BCG Economy in Thailand and Asia-Pacific (Institutional Practices, BCG sector skills, Circular Economy, and Thailand’s national model)
• Theme Paper 4: Transforming TVET Systems for Sustainability and Climate Resilience (Policy, Governance, Systems Transformation & Regional Frameworks)
• Theme Paper 5: Digitalization, AI, and Smart Technologies for Sustainable TVET
• Theme Paper 6: Inclusive, Equitable and Digitally-Enabled Green TVET: Aligning Institutional Practices with APACC’s Green Standards and Regional Benchmarks

WORKSHOPS:

• Workshop 1: Designing Green and Sustainable TVET Curriculum Modules
• Workshop 2: Green Innovation Challenge: Designing Low-Cost Sustainable Technology Projects
• Workshop 3: Digital Tools for Sustainability: Developing a Tech-Integrated Green Lesson Plan
• Workshop 4: Action Planning: Introduction to Green Action Plan Framework
• Institutional Problem Mapping
• Drafting institutional Goals and Indicators

Date: January 26-30, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Achieving UN-SDGs through Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship Development in TVET (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)
Purpose: Introduce core rationale and regional relevance

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Building Sustainable Business Ventures in TVET Green Innovation and Circular Economy (Mrs. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg)
• Theme Paper 2: Entrepreneurial Intelligence: The Role of Mindset, Resilience, and Risk Literacy in TVET Education (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• Theme Paper 3: Technopreneurship in the Digital Economy: Opportunities for TVET Learners (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• Theme Paper 4: Environmental Scanning and Business Opportunity Identification (Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Dhameja)
• Theme Paper 5: From Craftsmen to Creators: Transforming Traditional Vocational Skills into Scalable Innovative Enterprises (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• Theme Paper 6: Financing Innovation: Strategic Policies and Institutional Support by Banks/Financial Institutions for Entrepreneurs (Mr. Weerachai Tanglamlert)

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: A. Design Thinking Challenge – Innovate a TVET Product/Service
  B. Business Model Canvas & Innovation Mapping Workshop (Each group may prototype their individual business idea) (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• GWA 2: Tech Integration Mapping for TVET Specializations (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• GWA 3: Action Planning: Integrating Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship in TVET Curriculum of Thailand (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)

Date: January 14, 2026 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• To highlight innovative TVET practices that contribute to sustainable development in member countries.
• To examine curriculum, pedagogy, and institutional strategies that foster inclusive and future-ready skills.
• To showcase regional best practices and case studies promoting collaboration among TVET institutions, policymakers, and industry partners.
• To empower participants with actionable approaches that align TVET programs with SDGs and national development agendas.