Date: June 29 - July 3, 2026 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

OBJECTIVES

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

• Analyze regional TVET challenges and opportunities in preparing a future-ready skilled workforce;
• Identify strategies for digital transformation, AI-enabled learning, data-driven TVET governance and future skills development;
• Apply quality assurance, accreditation, benchmarking and APACC 2025 perspectives to institutional improvement;
• Integrate green TVET, climate-responsive skills, inclusion, gender and sustainable development in institutional plans;
• Develop institutional action plans/roadmaps and formulate practical areas of regional cooperation for future-ready skills development

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

Program Contents

Theme Papers and Presentations on the following:

• Theme Paper 1: The Evolution of IR-4.0 to IR-5.0  in the Asia–Pacific Region: Its Implications for TVET and the SDGs
• Theme Paper 2: Building Digital Ecosystems for TVET: Policy, Infrastructure, and Institutional Readiness
• Theme Paper 3: Inclusive TVET as a Driver of Equity and Social Cohesion (Leaving No One Behind)
• Theme Paper 4: APACC 2025 Framework as an Institutional Strategy and Policy for Inclusive TVET Systems
• Theme Paper 5: National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) as Enablers of Quality and Mobility
• Theme Paper 6: Regional Qualifications Frameworks and Skills Recognition in Asia–Pacific
• Theme Paper 7: Policy Innovation and Governance Models for Transforming TVET
• Theme Paper 8: Regional Cooperation and Cross-Border Skills Development for Sustainable Growth

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Workshop 1: Designing Digital TVET Pathways for Future Skills Development
• Workshop 2: Designing Inclusive TVET Institutes and its Programmes for Digital and Green Economies
• Workshop 3: Developing National and Regional Action Plans for SDG-Aligned TVET Transformation  

Date: October 13-17, 2025 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Presentations/Theme papers:

Special Lectures

Digitization with Self-Employment through Technopreneurship

Theme Papers (TP)

• TP 1. Regional Insights: Asia-Pacific Experiences in Driving Digital TVET
• TP 2. Status of Digitalization in Sri Lanka’s TVET Sector: Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Landscape
• TP 3. Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy: Blended and Hybrid Learning Models in TVET
• TP 4. Integrating Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, and Simulation Tools in Skills Training
• TP 5. Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy: Blended and Hybrid Learning Models in TVET
• TP 6. Green Digital Skills for Sustainable Industrial Development in Sri Lanka
• TP 7. Digital Transformation and Quality Assurance in TVET: APACC and Regional Perspectives

Workshops (W)

• W 1. Experience Sharing by Participants on Digital Readiness of Sri Lankan TVET Institutions – Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Access
• W 2. Developing Institutional Digital Transformation Roadmaps
• W 3. Making APACC and Sri Lanka TVET Quality assurance regime digitized - Ways and means, policy recommendations

National Conference / Dialogue

Theme: Digital Transformation for Future-Ready TVET in Sri Lanka and Asia-Pacific

Format: Keynote, Panel Discussions (policy, industry, academia), Case Presentations, and Plenary Dialogue.

Date: June 16-20, 2025 /
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 and Theme Papers:

Special Lecture: Achieving UN-SDGs Through TVET

• Theme Paper 1: TVET and Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 2: Green Skills and Sustainable Practices in TVET
• Theme Paper 3: Green Skills and Technologies for Future Workforce
• Theme Paper 4: Digitalization, Innovation, Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in TVET for Sustainability
• Theme Paper 5: Circular Economy and Sustainable Production Practices
• Theme Paper 6: Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship in TVET
• Theme Paper 7: Financing and Funding Opportunities for Sustainable TVET Initiatives
• Theme Paper 8: Policy, Governance, and Future Directions in TVET for Sustainable Development

Task Exercises and Workshops on the following:

• Workshop 1: Integrating Green Skills in TVET Curriculum
• Workshop 2: Best Practices and Success Stories in Green TVET Policies of Sri Lanka
• Workshop 3: Developing Green business in TVET
• Task Exercise 1: Integrating Sustainability into TVET
• Task Exercise 2: Sample Business Plan for Green Enterprise
• Project Work: Action Plan for Sustainable Development in TVET

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.

Date: December 11-15, 2023 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

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

Special Lecture and Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Development, Issues, and Challenges for Global Leadership and Management in TVET
• Theme Paper 1: 21st Century Skills and IR 4.0 for Global Competitiveness and Innovation in the TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Management Concepts and Paradigms of Improving Institutional Management in the TVET Systems Strategic Plan
• Theme Paper 3: Change Management: Enhancing Leadership and Achieving Organizational Excellence in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Enhancing TVET Leadership and Management through Accreditation and ICT
• Theme Paper 5: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management Through the PDCA Cycle in TVET

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Workshop 1: TVET Institute Management Issues and Their Technical Analysis in Sri Lanka
• Workshop 2: Institutional Visit: TVET Institutional Best Practices with Brand Concept Management
• Workshop 3: Identify and analyze technological gaps through critical analysis

Conference on Emerging Technologies and Skills for Resilient Industries

Presentations on the following:

• Resilient industries for a sustainable future
• Innovative approaches for resilient technological solutions
• ICT towards Resilience: Harnessing Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainable Development
• Education and language studies: transformative and innovative pedagogies and language learning for resilient learning
• TVET Skills and Competencies for Resilient Workforce Development

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Recognize the vital role of leadership and management at the TVET Institute in the socioeconomic development of the country by developing a visionary leadership approach that sets clear goals and a strategic direction for the TVET Institute;
• Learn about effective leadership and management to make an impact in society regarding technical and vocational education and training;
• Understand leadership and management as effective tools for TVET development;
• Develop a project in group for creating an effective leadership and management strategy for TVET;
• Promote inclusivity and diversity within the TVET institute to accommodate learners from various backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities;
• Embrace digital transformation and integrate technology into the teaching and learning process to enhance accessibility and engagement;
• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system to assess institutional performance and identify areas for improvement;
• Implement data-driven decision-making processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the TVET institute, and
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement to adapt to changing industry needs and evolving educational trends.

Date : Jun 17-21, 2019 /
Venue : Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: TVET Organizational Excellence through Management of Technopreneurship
• Theme Paper 2: Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship
• Theme Paper 3: Competencies to be a Trainer on Technopreneurship
• Theme Paper 4: Embed Technopreneurship in the Curriculum
• Theme Paper 5: Sri Lanka’s Best Practices in Entrepreneurship Education
• Theme Paper 6: Fostering Entrepreneurial Attributes among TVET Students through Teaching-Learning

Group Work

• Group Work 1: Analyze and identify key features of technopreneurship
• Group Work 2: Formulate strategies for teaching technopreneurship
• Group Work 3: Analyze existing curriculum and formulate strategies to integrate technopreneurship components
• Group Work 4: Develop action plans to integrate technopreneurship in curriculum

National Seminar

21st Century Skills

Date : Jun. 18-22, 2018 /
Venue : Sri Lanka Institute for Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

• Theme Paper Presentations on the following:
  • Overview of Strategic Planning
  • Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals and Objectives
  • Strategies and Activities
  • Monitoring and Logical Framework

• Exercises and Workshops on the following:
  • Formulating the SWOT Analysis/Environmental Scanning
  • Formulating the Vision and Mission Statements
  • Formulating the Goals and Objectives Statements
  • Formulating the Specific Activities/Actions under the Goals and Objectives
  • Formulating the Monitoring and Logical Framework

• National Seminar (Half Day)
  • "Quality Assurance in TVET" - 21 June 2018 (Thursday)

Date : May 22-26, 2017 /
Venue : Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Technical Education and Training, Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, Sri Lanka /

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Role of APACC on TQM

Theme Papers:

• Industry- Institution Linkages: Introduction and Case Studies of TVET Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Countries
• Offering Continuation Education Programmes and other Services by TVET Institutions to Industries: Sri Lankan Experiences
• Enhancing Industry- institution Linkages through Business Incubation
• Labour Market and TVET System

Field Visit:: 1-2 Medium Scale Enterprises and Interaction with their managers/engineers/ TVET personnel.

Tasks:

• Experience Sharing on Industry-Institution Linkages Practices in TVET Institutions of Sri Lanka, and Identification of Best Practices (Presentation by Participants for their Respective Institutions)
• Identification of Technical Fields for Setting up a Technology Business Incubator in TVET Institution
• Problems and Issues of Labour Market and TVET System in Sri Lanka
• Preparation of an Action Plan for Strengthening Industry- TVET Institution ( Project Work)

National Seminar: "Industry-TVET Institution Linkages: Trends, Expectations and Opportunities"
The ICP will have a one day National Seminar built in between. The seminar will have the following activities:

• Key Note Presentations (Invited Talks) on:
• Emerging Trends in Industry-Institution Linkages at Asia Pacific Level (DG-CPSC),
• Expectations of Industries from TVET Institutions, Teachers and Students (Industry Representative),
• Expectations of TVET System from Industries (DG-DTET or Representative) and
• Future Opportunities in TVET System of Sri Lanka (KOICA/GIZ/ADB Representative)
• Presentation of shortlisted 5 Seminar Papers on different facets of Industry-TVET Institution Linkages by officials from TVET System/ Teachers/Trainers/ Curriculum Developers/Training and Placement Officers)
• Panel Discussions and Formulation of Recommendations

Date : June 13-17, 2016 /
Venue : Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration, Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Colombo, Sri Lanka /

Main Contents:

The delivery of the program design shall follow 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: Popularizing TVET: Status, Strategies and Mechanisms

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Experiences and possible avenues for image building in Sri Lanka
• Theme Paper 2: Enhancing TVET Image through APAAC Accreditation & ICT
• Theme Paper 3: Gender Mainstreaming in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Enhancing Employability of Youth for Global Citizenship
• Theme Paper 5: Action Plan for TVET Image Building

Tasks and Project Work

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

National Seminar: Initiatives and Practices in Building TVET Image in Sri Lanka

Date : Dec. 15-19, 2014 /
Venue : University of Vocational Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Business Development and Research, Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Colombo, Sri Lanka /

The delivery of the program design shall follow 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.

The main contents of the in-country program are:

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Management concepts and paradigms of improving Institutional Managements in TVET systems
• Theme Paper 2: Strategic Planning and Management Process for Institutional Management of TVET Systems
• 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:

• 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 Quality Assurance
• Task 5: Project Task:Action Planning for Institutional Management in TVET Systems

National Seminar

Emerging Trends for Institutional Management in TVET Systems