Date : Oct. 5-9, 2015 /
Venue : Thimphu, Bhutan /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

The main contents of the Regional program are as follows:

Special Lecture: Trends, Issues and Challenges in Entrepreneurial Education in TVET

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Relevance of Entrepreneurship in Present Times
• Theme Paper 2: Leadership and Managerial Skills for Entrepreneurs
• Theme Paper 3: Application of Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Promotion in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Facilities/Incentives/ Loans offered to Entrepreneurs in Bhutan
• Theme Paper 5: Managing Human Resources in Enterprises

Tasks:

• Task 1: Entrepreneurial Motivation Training (Creativity, Who AM I and Ring Toss Game- Experiential Learning Exercises)
• Task 2: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Entrepreneurship
• Task 3: Entrepreneurial Motivation Training (Thematic Apperception Test - Experiential Learning Exercise)

Industrial Visit to 1-2 Small Scale Enterprises and Interaction with their Entrepreneurs

National Seminar: Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Sector of Bhutan

• Paper Presentation 1: Role of Information and Communication Technologies ( ICT) in Entrepreneurship Education
• Paper Presentation 2: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for TVET Graduates of Bhutan
• Paper Presentation 3: Emerging Global Trends- Women and Rural Entrepreneurship
• Paper Presentation 4: Social Entrepreneurship: Scope and Future Perspectives

Project Work

• Action Planning for Strengthening Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Sector of Bhutan

Date : Sep. 28-30, 2015 /
Venue : Colombo Plan Staff College, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

The main contents of the Regional program are as follows:

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: TVET in Asia Pacific Countries: Challenges and Opportunities
• Theme Paper 2: Industry Response to the TVET Challenges in the Regional and Global Context
• Theme Paper 3: Repositioning TVET in the light of Post-2015 Scenario
• Theme Paper 4: Enhancing TVET Effectiveness through Quality Assurance

Date : Jun. 17-20, 2015 /
Venue : Colombo Plan Staff College, Metro Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

The main contents of the Regional program are as follows:

Special Lecture: Trends, Issues and Challenges in Entrepreneurial Education in TVET

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Environment and Models of implementation
• Theme Paper 2: ICT Applications in Entrepreneurship Education and Training
• Theme Paper 3: Application of Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Promotion in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Overview of Entrepreneurial Support Agencies in Asia Pacific Countries and Facilities/Incentives offered to Entrepreneurs
• Theme Paper 5: Design Thinking in Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Tasks:

• Task: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Entrepreneurs
• Project Task: Identification of Strategies for Promotion of Entrepreneurship in TVET

Project Work

• Prepare Action Plans focusing on their specific roles in promoting TVET Technology Research Programs (specifically for participants from TRDD and ROs); and
• Prepare a Research Proposal on the conduct of Technology Research (specifically for participants from TTIs).

Industrial Visit to Small or Medium Scale Enterprises and Interaction with their Entrepreneur.

International Conference

An International Conference on “TVET Skills Development for Poverty Alleviation, Entrepreneurship and Employability” will be conducted on 22nd & 23rd June 2015 under the Project on “CPSC-India Asia Pacific Capacity Building Project for Skills Development and Poverty Alleviation”, which will be participated by around 200 International delegates consisting Ministry Officials, Administrators, Directors, Principals, Head of the Departments, Project Officers, Faculty Members, Media, Officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.

Date : Apr. 20-24, 2015 /
Venue : Suva, Fiji /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technology & Employment Skills Training [TEST], Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts, Republic of Fiji /

Main 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.

The main contents of the program are:

• Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships (An Overview)
• Evolving Models of Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships in TVET
• Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships ( the Fijian Perspective)
• Developing an action plan of Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships

Date : Apr. 6-10, 2015 /
Venue : National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD), Marikina City, Philippines /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Republic of the Philippines /

Main 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.

Module 1: Conducting Technology Researches

• Conceptual foundations of technology research and development
• Identification of institutional niche areas for technology research
• Planning technology researches
• Guidelines in Conducting Technology Researches
• Relevant applications and databases for the promotion of technology researches

Module 2: Managing Technology Researches

• Monitoring and evaluation strategies in technology researches
• Application of relevant tools and technologies for technology-oriented researches
• Adapting the teaching profession to newer trends in technology researches

Module 3: Promotion of Technology Researches

• Industry-institution linkage in research
• Developing a research culture
• Improving the conduct of research and development initiatives
• Showcasing technology research ideas

Project Work

• Prepare Action Plans focusing on their specific roles in promoting TVET Technology Research Programs (specifically for participants from TRDD and ROs); and
• Prepare a Research Proposal on the conduct of Technology Research (specifically for participants from TTIs).

Date : Apr. 5-9, 2015 /
Venue : Maldives Polytechnics, Male, Maldives /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: TVET Authority and Maldives Qualification Authority, Ministry of Education, Government of the Republic of Maldives /

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.

The main contents of the in-country program are:

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Promotion of TVET System: Mechanisms and Management Concepts
• Theme Paper 2: Experiences and Strategic Directions for promotion of TVET systems in Maldives
• Theme Paper 3: ICT skills for Teaching and Learning in TVET systems
• Theme Paper 4: Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions through APACC process for Quality Assurance
• Theme Paper 5: Strategic Planning Framework for improvement of TVET system

Tasks:

• Task 1a: Assess Quality of Institutional Functions
• Task 1b: 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

Project Task

Action Planning for Strategic Planning of TVET Institution

National Seminar

Another important part of the program is the conduct of the half day National Seminar on "Innovative Practices and Strategies for improving capacity of the TVET Systems in Maldives" which will be participated by In-Country Program participants, TVET Authority officials, MQA Officials, administrators, faculty members, media, public relations officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.