We have made available recordings of all Plenary Sessions at the TVET Learning Forum. Further below (see Programme), you can access them by session. To access the presentations delivered at the Forum, click here.

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Introduction

Organized with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), UNESCO-UNEVOC’s TVET Learning Forum on ‘Managing skills in a time of disruption’ examines the challenges and opportunities facing TVET institutions and systems, particularly in light of ongoing digital, climatic, and demographic disruptions. At a recent international conference in Tangshan in 2017, UNESCO put a spotlight on the factors shaping the future technical and vocational education and training (TVET) landscape. Rapid technological developments, changes in climate, and demographic changes including migration are affecting the way we work, live and learn. At the global level, the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is affecting the way development is pursued.

In a globalized world underlined by linkages between social, economic and environmental factors, the way we work, live and learn is constantly changing. The UNEVOC Learning Forum will discuss the challenges these factors present and examine their implications for education and training institutions. With moving to action and mutual learning in mind, it will also showcase strategies and collaborative projects that try to address these challenges. Read the concept note (pdf) which includes the detailed programme including information on presenters to learn more.

Below is a short programme overview. The Learning Forum Concept Note (pdf, final version) contains a detailed programme with information on all sessions and speakers.

23 May 2018 (Wednesday)

Study Visit
- Chamber of Crafts Koblenz
- Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)

Network Meeting
Participants from the UNEVOC Network are invited to attend a networking session

24 May 2018 (Thursday)

Opening Programme with
Opening Address by Mrs. Elke Büdenbender, Office of the Federal President of Germany
Special Remarks by
- Svein Osttveit, Director (a.i.), Executive Office and Director (a.i.), Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems, UNESCO,
- Susanne Burger, Deputy Director General for European and International Cooperation, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany, and
- Marion Edel, Senior Policy Officer, BMZ Germany

Plenary 1
A world in flux - what we know about the impact of disruptions

Plenary 2
Managing the effect of disruptions through improved governance of TVET systems

Strategy Labs - Parallel Sessions 1-3
Actions from the UNEVOC Network and international TVET community
- Session 1: Diversifying financing and investment in TVET
- Session 2: Skills, training, and vocational education for migrant and displaced youth and adults
- Session 3: Emerging models for TVET to meet the demands of green jobs and enhance local actions

25 May 2018 (Friday)

Plenary 3
Enhancing pathways for learning

Strategy Labs - Parallel sessions 4-6
Actions from the UNEVOC Network and international TVET community
- Session 4: Preparing TVET teachers for the digital future of work
- Session 5: Pathways of progression between TVET and Higher Education
- Session 6: Modelling innovative entrepreneurial learning in TVET

Panel discussion 1
Innovation in teaching, learning and technology adaptation: understanding the new demands

Panel discussion 2
Managing the skills potential in disrupted workplaces

Closing Plenary
Way forward and recommendations for managing TVET systems and institution response