Date: September 6-12, 2026 /
Program Type: Study Visit /

BACKGROUND

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Bangladesh, through the Promoting Gender Responsive Enterprise Development and TVET Systems (ProGRESS) Project, is supporting the Government of Bangladesh in advancing women’s economic empowerment through policy reforms, enterprise development, and skills development. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented from 2022 to 2027, the project places gender equality, inclusive employment, and green skills at the center of efforts to strengthen Bangladesh’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and employment systems.

The ProGRESS Project works with key government institutions, including the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) under the Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED), as well as the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), to promote accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and market-responsive skills development and employment opportunities. Particular attention is given to increasing women’s participation in skills training, wage and self-employment, entrepreneurship, and emerging green-growth sectors, while addressing barriers faced by women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other disadvantaged groups.

These priorities are particularly relevant in the context of Bangladesh’s evolving TVET and employment landscape. As the country advances its TVET Implementation Plan 2025-2030 and strengthens its institutional mechanisms for employment services, there is a growing need to develop effective labour market systems that are responsive to industry demand, inclusive of vulnerable groups, and capable of connecting skills development with productive and decent employment opportunities.

In support of these priorities, the ILO ProGRESS Project, in partnership with the Colombo Plan Staff College is organizing a study visit to the Philippines for a high-level, 18-member delegation from Bangladesh. The study visit is designed to provide participants with first-hand exposure to Philippine policies, institutional practices, and innovative approaches in TVET, employment services, labour market information, and workforce development.

The Philippines offers relevant experiences through institutions such as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), particularly in the areas of industry-driven skills development, Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs), Labor Market Information Systems (LMIS), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), micro-credentials, and digital platforms. The delegation will have the opportunity to examine how these systems and initiatives contribute to strengthening the link between skills development, employment services, industry requirements, and labour market outcomes.

Through institutional visits, technical discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and interaction with relevant Philippine stakeholders, the delegation will gain practical insights into policies, governance mechanisms, service delivery models, digital solutions, and industry partnerships that may be adapted to the Bangladesh context. The learning from the study visit will contribute to the development of a draft strategic framework for strengthening Bangladesh’s TVET system and establishing effective Employment Exchange Centres that provide inclusive, gender-responsive, and demand-driven employment services.

The study visit therefore provides an opportunity for Bangladesh and the Philippines to exchange knowledge and experiences on building responsive TVET and employment systems, while identifying practical approaches that can contribute to greater economic participation, decent work, and inclusive workforce development.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the study tour, the participants are expected to:

• Gain practical knowledge on gender-responsive TVET systems, inclusive employment services, and industry engagement practices.
• Obtain first-hand information and gather insights on the various policies, programs, and strategies of the Philippine Government under TESDA and the DOLE.
• Examine practices promoting women's participation in non-traditional skills/jobs.
• Identify relevant practices and approaches that can strengthen Bangladesh’s TVET and employment service systems.
• Learn about women’s participation, leadership in skills development, and employment.

Date: April 13-18, 2026 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, the participants are expected to:

• Explain the structure and governance of the Philippine TVET ecosystem and identify adaptable practices for Bangladesh.
• Apply modern, learner-centered pedagogical techniques in TVET settings that support future-ready and digitally competent learners.
• Implement monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance approaches, especially APACC-oriented benchmarking concepts.
• Develop competency-based learning materials and assessments using DACUM methodology.
• Strengthen industry engagement and understand effective job placement, partnership, and institutional best-practice mechanisms through structured study visits.
• Observe best practices through TESDA-accredited institute and industry visits.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

The presentation and workshop activities are directed towards strengthening the capacity of Bangladesh’s mid-level technical personnel to improve the quality, relevance, and industry responsiveness of TVET through systems understanding, study visits, quality assurance, competency-based training, future-ready skills, modern pedagogy, and exposure to transferable good practices.

At the end of the program, participants can:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Philippine TVET ecosystem, quality assurance, competency-based material development, future-ready pedagogy, and industry linkage awareness.
• Initiate medium-term institutional improvements through better teaching practice, stronger QA approaches, more structured training design, and more deliberate action planning.
• Participate in long-term contribution to Bangladesh’s skills competitiveness, TVET quality culture, labor-market alignment, and institutional modernization.

Date: April 6-11, 2026 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, the participants are expected to:

• Explain the structure and governance of the Philippine TVET ecosystem and identify adaptable practices for Bangladesh.
• Apply modern, learner-centered pedagogical techniques in TVET settings that support future-ready and digitally competent learners.
• Implement monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance approaches, especially APACC-oriented benchmarking concepts.
• Develop competency-based learning materials and assessments using DACUM methodology.
• Strengthen industry engagement and understand effective job placement, partnership, and institutional best-practice mechanisms through structured study visits.
• Observe best practices through TESDA-accredited institute and industry visits.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

The presentation and workshop activities are directed towards strengthening the capacity of Bangladesh’s mid-level technical personnel to improve the quality, relevance, and industry responsiveness of TVET through systems understanding, study visits, quality assurance, competency-based training, future-ready skills, modern pedagogy, and exposure to transferable good practices.

At the end of the program, participants can:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Philippine TVET ecosystem, quality assurance, competency-based material development, future-ready pedagogy, and industry linkage awareness.
• Initiate medium-term institutional improvements through better teaching practice, stronger QA approaches, more structured training design, and more deliberate action planning.
• Participate in long-term contribution to Bangladesh’s skills competitiveness, TVET quality culture, labor-market alignment, and institutional modernization.

Date: April 2-6, 20223 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, beginning with an overview of core concepts and followed by progressively deeper application of the concepts, and finally a self-directed learning approach through action planning.

Special Lecture:

• Transforming TVET for Post-COVID-19: Challenges & Opportunities

Module 1: Overview of Competency-Based Education & Training for TVET System

• Conceptual foundations of competency
• Introduction to Competency-Based Education and Training
• Competency standards

Module 2: Using DACUM for Occupational Analysis

• Occupational Analysis
• DACUM Approach and Duty-Task sheet

Module 3: Introduction to Instructional Methods & Use of ICT

• Innovative Instructional Methods
• Use of ICT for Competency-based Education & Training
• Practice session
• Module 4: Overview of Competency-based Assessment
• Competency-based Assessment
• Criteria for Assessment
• Assessment Process
• New Initiatives in Competency-Based Education & Training in TVET System

Project Work

• Development of Competency-Based Curriculum for identified Course/program.
• Preparation of Action Plan: Integrating Competency-Based Education & Training and Assessment for TVET System

Objectives

The objectives of the In-Country program are to:

• Comprehend the conceptions of Competency-Based Education and Training for the TVET System;
• Apply the DACUM approach to Competency-Based Education and Training.
• Understand the methodology of Competency-based assessment.
• Use innovative instructional methods including ICT for the effective implementation of a Competency-Based Curriculum.
• Prepare an action plan for a Competency-Based Curriculum & Assessment for the TVET System.

Date: September 11-15, 2022 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Promotion in TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Environmental Scanning and Business Opportunity Identification
• Theme Paper 3: Innovation and Technology Business Incubation
• Theme Paper 4: Social, Rural and Women Entrepreneurship
• Theme Paper 5: Formulation of Business Plan
• Theme Paper 6: Financing Schemes for Industry/Business setup by TVET Professionals
• Theme Paper 7: Management of Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) Enterprises
• Theme Paper 8: Industry-Academia Linkages for Entrepreneurship Development

Tasks and Project Work

• Task 1: Self Analysis for Becoming Entrepreneur
• Task 2: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Bangladesh Entrepreneurs
• Task 3: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful International Entrepreneurs
• Task 4: Case Study of Business Incubator in a Technical Institution in Bangladesh
• Task 5: Experience sharing of Entrepreneurship Activities in TVET institutions of Bangladesh, Suggestions and the Road Ahead
• Project Work: Action Planning for Intensifying Entrepreneurship in TVET Institutions of Bangladesh

Date : Feb 2-6, 2020 /
Venue : IDEB Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Greening TVET for Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 2: Technopreneurship in TVET to Boost Enterprises
• Theme Paper 3: Curriculum Development Incorporating 21st Century Skills

Group Works

• Group Work 1: SWOT analysis on Greening TVET
• Group Work 2: Formulate strategies to boosting enterprises through Technopreneurship
• Group Work 3: Formulate strategies to integrate 21st century skills in TVET curriculum

International Conference: Skills Readiness for Achieving SDGs and Adopting IR 4.0

Date : Dec 9-13, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Presentations

• Presentation 1: Development, Issues and Challenges on Project Management in TVET
• Presentation 2: Project and the Project Cycle
• Presentation 3: Stakeholder Analysis
• Presentation 4: Project Problem Tree Analysis, Objective and Solution Tree Analysis
• Presentation 5: The Project Logical Framework
• Presentation 6: Project Evaluation

Group Work Activities

• GWA 1: Interactive Activity
• GWA 2: Stakeholder Analysis
• GWA 3: Problem Tree, Objective and Solution Tree

Date : Dec 8-12, 2019 /
Venue : TTTC, Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: 21st Century Skills
• Theme Paper 1: Concept, Stages and Elements of IR 4.0
• Theme Paper 2: Impact and Challenges of IR 4.0
• Theme Paper 3: Develop TVET Curricula to Address IR 4.0
• Theme Paper 4: Practices of IR 4.0 in the Context of Bangladesh TVET

Workshops

• Group Work 1: Analyze and examine the key elements of IR 4.0 to better understand overall value proposition in a global industrialization
• Group Work 2: Identify and analyze the impact and challenges of IR 4.0 on TVET and possible way forward (SWOT Analysis)
• Group Work 3: Review a curricula and integrate list of IR 4.0 elements into TVET curricula
• Group Work 4: How digital transformation changes the nature of Bangladesh skills workers?
• Group Work 5: Prepare action plan towards readiness of TVET for IR 4.0

National Seminar: TVET 4.0 - Opportunities and Challenges of IR 4.0

Study Visits: Institutions and/or industries implementing IR 4.0 practices

Date : Sep 2-6, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

• Special Lecture: Overview of Strategic Planning
• Theme Paper 1: Conducting SWOT Analysis
• Theme Paper 2: Preparing Risk Analysis and Assessment Plan
• Theme Paper 3: Conducting Stakeholder Analysis
• Theme Paper 4: Formulating Vision and Mission
• Theme Paper 5: Drafting Goals and Objectives
• Theme Paper 6: Formulating Strategies and Activities
• Theme Paper 7: Developing Monitoring and Logical Framework

Date : Jun 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Building Industry-Institution Linkages in TVET System: Concepts and Principles
• Theme Paper 2: Innovative Models and Approaches in TVET Industry- Institution Linkage
• Theme Paper 3: Skills for Youth Employability
• Theme paper 4: Dual Training System: Concept, Benefits, and Challenges

Group Work

• Group Work 1: Undertake SWOT analysis for industry-institution collaborations in the TVET system
• Group Work 2: Develop strategies for enhancing industry-institution linkage system in the TVET sector
• Group Work 3: Identify skills for youth employability in the TVET sector
• Group Work 4: Review and analyze the implementation of Dual Training System (DTS) and suggest possible steps for Bangladesh TVET system
• Group Work 5: Preparation of Action Plan for building industry-institute linkages in the TVET system

National Seminar

Enhancement of Youth Employment Opportunity for TVET Graduates

Date : Nov. 19-23, 2017 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Ministry of Education, Bangladesh /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Popularizing TVET: Status, Strategies and Mechanisms
• Theme Paper 2: Experiences and possible avenues for image building in Bangladesh
• Theme Paper 3: Enhancing TVET Image through APAAC Accreditation & ICT
• Theme Paper 4: Gender Mainstreaming in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: Enhancing Employability of Youth for Global Citizenship
• Theme Paper 6: Improving Inclusiveness through Access, Equity and Employability in TVET
• Theme Paper 7: Action Plan for TVET Image Building

Tasks

• Task 1: SWOT Analysis for TVET Popularity
• Task 2: Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming in TVET
• Task 3: Making TVET more visible
• Task 4: Determine the Inclusiveness of your Institute Environment as per Given Instrument
• Project Task: Action Planning for Building Image of TVET and Enhancement of TVET

National Seminar: "Initiatives and Practices in Building TVET Image in Bangladesh"

Date : Jul. 25-29, 2017 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organization: Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of Bangladesh, Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) & Institution of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh (IDEB) /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Globally Competitive TVET Leaders
• Theme Paper 1: Trends and Challenges for TVET in CPSC Member Countries
• Theme Paper 2: Entrepreneurship in TVET
• Theme Paper 3: Greening TVET for Sustainable Future
• Theme Paper 4: Emerging Information Technology Applications in TVET

Task and Project

• Task: Enhancing image of TVET Systems in the Global Era
• Project Task: Preparation of Action Plan/System Development Plan

International Seminar: "Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness"

Date : Dec. 11-15, 2016 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Directorate of Technical Education, Bangladesh /

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Skills for Global Competitiveness
• Theme Paper 1: Building Industry Academic Linkages in TVET system
• Theme Paper 2: Innovative Models and Approaches in Industry Academic Linkages System
• Theme Paper 3: Industry-Institution linkages: Trends, Prospects and Challenges in TVET Sector
• Theme Paper 4: Employment Market Demand and Supply of Workforce

Tasks & Project Work

• Task 1: Undertake SWOT Analysis for Industry- Academic Collaborations in TVET System
• Task 2: Facilitating & Restraining Factors in Fostering Industry Academic Linkages
• Task 3: Developing Strategies for Enhancing Industry Academic Linkage System in TVET sector
• Project Task: Preparation of Action Plan for Building Industry Academic Linkages in TVET System

National Seminar: "TVET Beyond 2015: Trends & Perspectives"

Date : Dec. 13-17, 2015 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Ministry of Education, People's Republic of Bangladesh /

Main Contents:

The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, begins with an overview of core concepts and followed by progressively deeper application of the concepts and finally, a self-directed learning approach through action planning.

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Strengthening TVET Systems through the Integration of ICT

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Instructional Design for Developing Teaching and Learning System
• Theme Paper 2: Image Editing with Adobe Photoshop
• Theme Paper 3: Rapid E-Learning Development using Adobe Presenter
• Theme Paper 4: Learning Management System using Moodle

Tasks and Project Work

• Task 1: Selection of Content/Topic for Web-Based Learning Resource
• Task 2: Image Editing using Adobe Photoshop
• Task 3: Rapid E-Learning Development using Adobe Presenter
• Task 4: LMS Development using MOODLE
• Project Task: Develop Proto-Type web-based teaching and learning resources

National Seminar

National Seminar on "Information and Communication Technology Applications in Education and Training"

Date : September 7 - 11, 2014 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Directorate of Technical Education, People's Republic of Bangladesh /

Special Lecture: APACC Accreditation as a Means of Assuring Good Institutional Management
Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Management concepts and paradigms of improving Institutional Managements in TVET systems
• Theme Paper 2: Demand Supply Gap Analysis of Skilled Workforce
• Theme Paper 3: Emerging Trends in ICT integrated Teaching and Learning Environment for TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions through APACC process for Quality Assurance.
• Theme Paper 5: Developing and Ensuring Effective Implementation of Action Plan for Institutional Management

Tasks and Project Work

• Task 1: Assess Quality of Institutional Function, Stakeholder Identification, Organizational Vision and Mission Identification
• Task 2: Critical Issues Identification & SWOT Analysis
• Task 3: Crafting the Strategic Vision, creating a Mission statement, Constructing Goals and Composing the SMART Objectives & Presentation
• Task 4: Preparation of Documents for APACC for Qualty Assurance
• Project Task : Action Planning for Institutional Management in TVET Systems