Virtual International Conference and Workshops on “Digitalization and TVET” – Requirements and Approaches for Competence Development of TVET Personnel in International and Development Cooperation jointly organized by GIZ TVET Academy / UNEVOC Centre Magdeburg, Asian Development Bank Education Group and Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training
“Countries’ preparedness to seize the benefits of digital transformation is largely dependent on the skills of their populations and the range of appropriate policies put in place, with skills-related policies as a cornerstone“ (OECD, Skills Outlook 2019)
Dear valued TVET experts and colleagues,
The GIZ TVET Academy is delighted to pre-announce the continuation of the virtual conference and workshop series on the topic of “Digitalization and TVET”, which will offer a platform for international exchange, knowledge transfer and networking in the context of international and development cooperation.
Target group
Renowned TVET experts, stakeholders of the TVET system (governmental institutions, business sector, civil society) as well as international organizations, development agencies and development banks are invited to discuss emerging consequences in TVET teaching and management processes caused by increasingly digitalized work processes and how they influence approaches to competence development for TVET personnel.
Expected value
Conference participants will receive case descriptions and recommendations towards a modern development of TVET teacher training systems, approaches and material as well as corresponding strategies, that could help to prepare TVET institutions for emerging requirements of a digitalized world of work.
Dates
1. Kick-off: Online Conference on 8th September 2021 (08:00 – 11:30)
2. Follow-up: Parallel Workshops: on 19th October 2021 (times tbd)
3. Way forward: Presentation and documentation of recommendations (date tentative)
Location
Online
Click here for registration for the virtual kick-off conference.
After your successful registration you will receive an MS Teams invitation two weeks before the live session.
Contact
giz | Academy for International Cooperation
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Schellingstraße 3 – 4
39104 Magdeburg, Germany
E: tvet-academy@giz.de
I: www.giz.de
I: www.giz.de/tvet-academy