Date: March 12, 2026 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

FOCUS OF THE WEBINAR

This webinar examines the strategic and practical dimensions of strengthening research capacity in TVET, highlighting its role in driving evidence-based innovation and institutional impact. It reflects the following SDGs:

• SDG 4: Quality Education - enhancing the generation and use of research to inform curriculum, teaching, and learning strategies.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - producing labor market insights and research-informed approaches that improve workforce readiness and employability.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - fostering institutional research systems and partnerships that support applied innovation and knowledge transfer.
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - promoting inclusive research practices that address diverse learners’ needs and ensure equitable access to knowledge and opportunities.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - strengthening collaboration among TVET institutions, industry, and policymakers to maximize research impact.

Discussions will explore research culture development, priority-setting, methodology design, evidence translation, and dissemination strategies. Participants will gain practical insights, tools, and frameworks to enhance research capacity and leverage findings for policy, institutional improvement, and transformative TVET practices.

OBJECTIVES

• To strengthen awareness of research as a strategic driver of innovation and policy reform in TVET.
• To enhance institutional capacity in designing, implementing, and disseminating quality research.
• To promote evidence-based decision-making aligned with national and regional development goals.
• To foster research collaboration among TVET institutions, industry partners, and policymakers.

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.