Date: March 16-20, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Quality Assurance through APACC Accreditation: New APACC 2025 Framework

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Standardizing Quality Indicators & The Federal Accreditation Protocol 
• Theme Paper 2: Shifting to Outcomes-Based Quality Assurance (OBQA) and Industry Linkages
• Theme Paper 3: Greening TVET: Integrating Sustainability Indicators into QAA
• Theme Paper 4: The Roadmap for Institutional Self-Assessment (ISA) and SIP Development
• Theme Paper 5: Digitalization of Quality: Leveraging ITMS for Real-Time Monitoring
• Theme Paper 6: Inclusive QAA: Measuring Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: The "Mock Audit" – Evidence-Based Compliance
• GWA 2: Exercise for Mentoring for Self-Assessment 
• GWA 3: The Accreditation Escape Room- "high-pressure" scenario where participants must unlock the final "Accreditation Certificate" by solving specific quality puzzles 

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.

Date: December 15-17, 2025 /
Program Type: Open Registration Program /

Program Contents

To achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:

1. Overview and Rationale of Updates on APACC-2025instrument and procedures
2. Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors and Rules in Institutional Evaluation
3. Updates on APACC Criteria
   • Criterion I: Governance and Strategic Framework
   • Criterion II: Teaching and Learning Management System
   • Criterion III: Technopreneurship, Research and Training Need Assessment
   • Criterion IV: Human Resource Management
   • Criterion V: Budgetary Allocation
   • Criterion VI: Student Support System and Digital Health
   • Criterion VII: Industry-Academic-Community Support System
4. Roles and Responsibilities of APACC Team before, during and after institutional evaluation
5. Parts of Evaluation Report and Tips in Report Writing

Date: December 4, 2025 /
Program Type: Conference /

Program Contents

1. Keynote by the Director General, CPSC / President APACC
2. Presentations by CPSC Faculty on:
   1. CPSC / APACC introduction
   2. Significance and overview of Strategic Plan 2023–28
   3. Accomplishments of CPSC & APACC 2023–25
   4. Identification of issues, challenges and bottlenecks
   5. Experts meeting recommendations
3. Interactive Group Deliberations and feedback on institutional alignment and partnerships by the participants
4. Strategic Endorsement Session for realignment of the Strategic Plan 2025–2028.

Date: November 28, 2025 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• Present the revitalized APACC framework and its alignment with Industry 5.0, highlighting new dimensions of quality, digitization and innovation.
• Strengthen understanding of how accreditation serves as a tool for institutional transformation beyond compliance.
• Share best practices from APACC-accredited institutions that have leveraged quality assurance to improve performance, governance, and sustainability.
• Foster regional collaboration and dialogue on advancing TVET excellence through innovative, human-centered, and future-ready quality systems.

Date: November 17-21, 2025 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Integrating Future-ready Skills and Entrepreneurship in TVET for Sustainable Development by Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Comprehending Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset
• Theme Paper 2: Integrating Technopreneurship and Entrepreneurial Skills in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Transformative Leadership in the TVET System
• Theme Paper 4: Traversing the Journey of an Entrepreneur: Lessons Learnt and Challenges Faced
• Theme Paper 5: Futuristic Skills for Industry 4.0: A TVET Perspective
• Theme Paper 6: Role of Business Incubators in Developing Entrepreneurial Skills

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: Analysis of National TVET Systems to Identify Gaps and Opportunities in Entrepreneurship Integration - Group discussion and situational analysis of participants’ countries/systems.
• GWA 2: Preparation and Presentation of Institutional/National Action Plan for Integrating Entrepreneurial and Future-ready Skills in TVET - Collaborative creation of actionable strategies and presentation for peer review.

International Conference on “TVET for Sustainable Future: Strengthening Entrepreneurial and Innovative Skills”