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: July 28-31, 2026 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

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

• Analyze global models for TVET integration
• Strengthen policy alignment and governance
• Design competency-based technical education systems
• Enhance teacher professional development
• Strengthen industry linkages and workforce alignment
• Integrate digital transformation and future skills
• Promote green, inclusive, and sustainable TVET
• Strengthen quality assurance and institutional excellence  
• Develop evidence-based monitoring and evaluation systems
• Formulate institutional and national action plans

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

In the four-day training program, participants will engage in collaborative discussions, guided workshops, simulation exercises, institutional self-assessments, and strategic planning activities. Designed to translate international best practices into actionable strategies for the Department of Education (DepEd) Technical Professional (Tech-Pro) Track.

By the end of the program, participants are expected to produce the following outputs:

• Global TVET benchmarking matrix
• Policy and governance alignment framework
• Institutional SWOT analysis and gap assessment
• Competency-based curriculum and learning pathway framework
• Teacher competency development and industry immersion roadmap
• Industry partnership and workforce alignment strategy 
• AI-enabled digital transformation roadmap
• Green TVET and inclusive education integration plan
• Quality Assurance and Institutional benchmarking framework
• Monitoring, evaluation, and KPI Framework
• DepEd Tech-Pro strategic action plan
• Community of practice and regional knowledge-sharing network

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: October 13-24, 2025 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

1. To equip participants with technical expertise on EV technology and CNC machining.
2. To foster a workforce that aligns with industry requirements and global standards.
3. To promote innovation and adaptability in emerging technologies.
4. To create pathways for employment and entrepreneurship in these high demand sectors.

Outcomes

1. Skilled trainers to further train TVET graduates
2. Strengthened industry-academia collaboration.
3. Networking between TVET Institutions of Bhutan and Philippines
4. Actual implementation of South-South Cooperation through assistance by Government of the Philippines to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan

Date: March 24-25, 2025 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Program Contents

The presentation and workshop activities are directed towards the formulation of quality assurance via accreditation to meet the vision and mission statements, and strategic goals and objectives for the benefit of TVET Institutes in Mongolia.

At the end of the program, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of TVET quality assurance and accreditation frameworks.
• Be equipped to design and implement accreditation systems that are responsive to regional and global trends.
• Develop actionable plans for achieving APACC accreditation for their institutions, with a focus on continuous improvement, inclusivity, and sustainability

At the end of the training session, the participants should be able to craft the institutional quality assurance accreditation development plan which will be used as a basis for their future direction.

Program Objectives

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

• Appreciate the need and importance of quality assurance in TVET;
• Identify best practices in TVET Quality Assurance Systems in CPSC member countries;
• Comprehend the need and importance of regional accreditation;
• Gain insights on APACC accreditation as a continuous improvement approach to organizational excellence in TVET; and
• Develop an action plan to prepare for APACC accreditation

Date: February 16 - March 8, 2025 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Background

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world apart from Mandarin and Spanish. It has been widely propagated across the globe that it has turned into the leading language of international discourse and the lingua franca in many regions.

English is also one of the languages used in international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank. In this era of globalization, a working knowledge of this language has become a pre-requisite in a number of fields, occupations and professions; hence, learning to communicate effectively using the language becomes in demand in different fields, resulting to over a billion people to speak English to at least a basic level.

The customized program on English Training for the Teaching Staff of Polytechnic College of Engineering and Technology (PCET), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is designed to meet the specific needs of the university’s teaching staff in improving their communication skills in the English language through the provision of extensive activities.

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Objectives

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

• Build and gain confidence in communicating using the English language
• Develop, improve and increase use of the English language in the workplace; and
• Enhance English speaking and writing skills as office personnel

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: August 14-18, 2023 /
Program Type: Customize 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: Understanding Entrepreneurship Development as a TVET Goal
• Presentation 2: Excellence in TVET and Entrepreneurship as an Added Road to Academia
• Presentation 3: Designing Entrepreneurship Development Program in TVET
• Presentation 4: Social and Rural Entrepreneurship
• Presentation 5: Experience Sharing on Best Practices on Entrepreneurship Development in TVET in Some Countries in Asia
• Exercises and workshops on the following:
1. GWA 1: TBC
2. GWA 2: Situational Assessment: a diagnostic framework on collaboration between TVIs and industry as added route to entrepreneurship
3. GWA 3: TBC
4. GWA 4: Action Planning on Initiating Establishment of Entrepreneurship Development Program in TVET Schools
5. Action Plan: Presentation by Participants

Date: June 19-30, 2023 /
Program Type: Consultancy Program

Main Contents

At the end of the program, participants will be able to perform the following functions under the national vocational qualifications system:

A. Competency Standard Development Facilitator:

1. Recognize the role and functions of NVQS
2. Understand the National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF) level of Nepal
3. Understand how the competency standards have developed based on the experiences and procedures of different countries
4. Be familiar with the overview of sector wise functional analysis
5. Be familiar with the competency standards development procedures based on international standard (Technical Education and Skills Development [TESDA] Philippines) practices
6. Prepare workshop materials and venue
7. Facilitate competency standards development
8. Facilitate competency standards validation workshop
9. Finalize competency standards

B. Competency Standard Development Content Developer:

1. Recognize the role and functions of NVQS
2. Understand the NVQF level of Nepal
3. Understand how the competency standards have developed based on the experiences and procedures of different countries
4. Be familiar with the overview of sector wise functional analysis
5. Be familiar with the competency standards development procedures based on international standard (TESDA Philippines) practices
6. Develop Draft Competency Standard as per assigned qualification

C. Competency Assessment Tool Developer:

1. Identify the 4 stages in developing CAP/Ts (Competency Assessment Package/Tools)
2. Follow the procedures in developing CAP/Ts
3. Prepare the standard CAP/Ts that will be acceptable to all end users

Date: November 28-December 2, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contemts

The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, begins with an overview of core concepts to be 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

• Popularizing TVET: Concepts, Strategies and Mechanisms

Presentations

• Presentation 1: TVET Institutes Management for the Global Competitiveness
• Presentation 2: CBT Curriculum Approach in TVET
• Presentation 3: CBT and Assessment System in TVET
• Presentation 4: Developing a Curriculum Structure Integrating 21st Century Skills and IR 4.0
• Presentation 5: Enhancing Employability of Youth for Global Citizenship
• Presentation 6: Application of ICT and Digital Skills in Institutional Management and Teaching
• Presentation 7: Developing ICT Tool or Mobile App for Teaching and Learning
• Presentation 8: National Skills Information System, its Application & Benefits
• Presentation 9: Digitization in MIS and M&E
• Presentation 10: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management Through PDCA Cycle in TVET Institution

Expected Outcome

• Manage TVET institutions effectively and efficiently with 21st century management competencies

Objectives

Generally at the end of the program, the participants are expected to enhance their supervisory competencies and be able to:

• Supervise implementation of quality standards and procedures
• Facilitate the promotion of programs and services

Specifically at the end of the program, the participants will be able to:

• Equip knowledge and skills to adapt appropriate strategies in managing TVET and formulate actionable plans to enhance TVET systems and processes in their institution
• Promote technical cooperation among TVET institutions on the different programs related to Industry Revolutions 4.0
• Identify the challenges encountered in each TVET institution in terms of management and leadership as they adapt the IR 4.0

Date: November 3-4, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Meeting/Workshop Strategies

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

Theme paper presentations on the following:

• Understanding the Research Problem
• Overview of the Research Process in TVET
• Creation of a Research Proposal

xercises and workshops on the following:

• Workshop on the appreciation of the Research Process in TVET
• Workshop on the appreciation of the Research Process in TVET

Inputs

Lesson Plans and Program Modules

Draft Research Proposal

Situation paper of the research status in their respective TVET institutes

Handouts and theme paper presentations

• Understanding the Research Problem
• Overview of the Research Process in TVET
• Creation of a Research Proposal

Expected Outputs

The meeting cum workshop activities are directed towards the formulation of a research proposal per program, which will be ready enough for implementation as a full-blown research.

Date: October 18-20, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

• Module One: Strategic HR Management - This module aims at understanding the business environment, aligning HR Strategies with Business Goals, setting targets and performance measurements, talent acquisition, retention and management.
• Module Two: Digitalization - The objective of this module is to understand (1) Data Security, Cyber Security and protection measures adopted by Philippines Banks and (2) understand the Philippines Bank’s organization and culture and post covid19 working models and innovation
• Module Three: Leadership and Change Management in Banking and Finance - This module aims for participants to understand the changing managerial knowledge in the areas of Leadership, Customer Orientation, Design Thinking and Innovation, Motivation, Coaching Communication and Team Building.
• Module Four: Exposure visits - The purpose is to learn practically the various operational models from industry/ bank visits.

Topics for Experience and Insights Sharing/Discussions

• General Banking Environment: Trends, and Challenges in the Philippines
• Risk Management in the Financial Sector
• Philippine Bank Organizations Work Culture and Post COVID 19 Working Models and Innovations
• Marketing and Selling Strategies Adopted by Banks in the Philippines
• SME Financing
• Assets and Liability Management

Date: October 11-15, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Sessions

• Presentation 1: Leadership for Global Competitiveness: Role of Top and Middle Management and Board of Directors for Smooth Operation of Banks
• Presentation 2: Corporate Governance in the Banking Industry in the Philippines
• Presentation 3: Application of ICT and Digital Technology for Effective HR Management
• Presentation 4: Digital/ Fintech innovations in the Financial Sector in the Philippines
• Presentation 5: Stress and Conflict Management for Efficiency Enhancement of HR Management for Successful Internal Bank Operations
• Presentation 6: Talent Management: The Future Challenges
• Presentation 7: Coordination, Communication and Team Building

Topics for Experience and Insights Sharing/Discussions

• General Banking Environment: Trends, and Challenges in the Philippines
• Risk Management in the Financial Sector
• Philippine Bank Organizations Work Culture and Post COVID 19 Working Models and Innovations
• Marketing and Selling Strategies Adopted by Banks in the Philippines
• SME Financing
• Assets and Liability Management

Group Work Activities

• Self-Assessment on Managerial Traits

Date: August 22-26, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: 21st Century Skills: Skills and Enablers for TVET 4.0

Topics

1. Institution-Industry Linkage
2. Benefits from Institution-Industry Collaboration
3. Models of Effective Institution-Industry Collaboration
4. Quality Assurance and Accreditation in TVET
5. Tracer Study in TVET
6. Action Planning

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Institution-Industry Linkage: A Real Need of the Time and Benefits Derived
• Theme Paper 2: Models of Effective Institution-Industry Collaboration
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance and Accreditation in TVET for Continuous Improvement and Attaining Status of Excellence
• Theme Paper 4: Research in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: System Development through Action Planning

Individual Work: Self-Assessment for Leadership Competence

Group Work

• Group Work 1. Gap Analysis/ SWOT Analysis: Overview of the Current TVET Landscape
• Group Work 2. Developing a Draft Tracer Study Instrument
• Group Work 3. System Development Planning: Action Plan the Way Forward

Date: November 4-5, 2021 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

Presentations:

• APACC Processes and Updates
• Rationale and Overview of Updates on APACC Instrument and Procedures
• Criterion 1: Governance and Management
• Criterion 2: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion 3: Human Resources
• Criterion 4: Research and Development
• Criterion 5: Image and Sustainability
• Criterion 6: Other Resources
• Criterion 7: Support to Students

Date: August 31 - September 6, 2021 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

Presentations:

• Presentation 1: TVET Quality Assurance Practices in Asia and the Pacific
• Presentation 2: Overview of TVET Quality Assurance System
• Presentation 3: APACC Accreditation as External Quality Assurance
• Presentation 4: TVET Accreditation (Institutional and Program) Requirements
• Presentation 5: Establishing Accreditation as Quality Assurance to Harmonize Quality TVET Standards/Criteria

Group Work Activities:

• GWA 1: Answering Short Exercises
• GWA 2: Accreditor’s Performance Task
• GWA 3: Determine the TVI readiness to undergo accreditation
• GWA 4: Develop basic accreditation guide

Date: August 23-27, 2021 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

• Overview of APACC and Status Report
• Orientation and Workshop 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
• Desirable Characteristics of APACC Team and Rules in Institutional Evaluation
• Roles and Responsibilities of APACC Team before, during, and after institutional evaluation
• Parts of Evaluation Report and Tips in Report Writing

Date: August 2-6, 2021 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

Online Classes

• Online Class 1: Fostering 21st Century Skills to Address TVET Needs
• Online Class 2: ICT Applications in Teaching and Learning Process
• Online Class 3: Instructional Design Models
• Online Class 4: Multimedia content preparation for Teaching and Learning
• Online Class 5: Learning Management System for Online Delivery
• Online Class 6: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Applications
• Online Class 7: Online Assessment Tools

Project Tasks

• Project Task 1: Conduct SWOT Analysis on Online Learning
• Project Task 2: Preparation of Multimedia Content
• Project Task 3: Develop a LMS (Moodle) for a Course
• Project Task 4: Preparation of Online Assessment Questions
• Project Task 5: Preparation of Action Plan