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SUMMARY:Africa Skills Week (Harare\, Republic of Zimbabwe)
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s youthful population\, expanding markets and industrial ambitions create extraordinary potential. Yet skills mismatches\, uneven training quality\, limited work-based learning\, fragmented labour-market information and barriers to inclusion continue to constrain productivity and opportunity. \nThe green transition\, digitisation and emerging technologies make action more urgent. Training systems must anticipate change\, employers must help shape and deliver learning\, and qualifications must support trust and mobility across the continent. \nASW 2026 is designed as a convening and implementation platform: a place to compare approaches\, build partnerships and agree on practical pathways that connect learning to employment\, enterprise and industrial value creation.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/africa-skills-week-harare-republic-of-zimbabwe/
CATEGORIES:General,Information Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:DC dVET Session at Africa Skills Week 2026 (in Harare\, Zimbabwe) - "Profitability of Dual VET – From Training to Value Creation"
DESCRIPTION:Exciting news for the DC dVET – Donor Committee for dual Vocational Education and Training! \nWe are happy to announce that we’ve been selected to host our own side event at the Africa Skills Week 2026 in Harare\, Zimbabwe – organized by the African Union!  – Check out the website of the Africa Skills Week: https://africaskill.org/ \nOur session title: “Profitability of Dual VET – From Training to Value Creation”\nIn line with the overarching theme of Africa Skills Week 2026 – “Skills for Resilient and Competitive African Industries: From Training to Value Creation” we will tackle a question that matters deeply to policymakers\, TVET institutions\, and businesses alike: How can dual VET generate genuine added value and profitability for companies\, while ensuring high-quality training and benefits for learners and society? \nDrawing on our extensive experience from West Africa\, we’ll show that private sector engagement is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach\, but requires a systemic\, context-sensitive process.\nOur work on cost-benefit analysis also demonstrates that profitability in dual VET goes far beyond short-term financial returns – it encompasses apprentice productivity\, employee retention\, reduced recruitment costs\, and long-term competitiveness. \nCombining a panel discussion and World Café format\, we’ll bring together high-level partners. If you are interested to join our panel\, please contact us via: coordination@dcdualvet.org \nKey message: Dual VET becomes attractive to businesses when designed as a quality investment – apprentices learn through productive work\, companies recognize clear added value\, and the system offers reliable cooperation and standards. \nWe look forward to working together with policymakers\, TVET stakeholders\, the private sector\, and development partners to develop concrete recommendations for strengthening dual training systems across Africa during our session on the Africa Skills Week 2026 in Harare\, Zimbabwe! So join us on the panel and discuss with us.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/dc-dvet-session-at-africa-skills-week-2026-in-harare-zimbabwe-profitability-of-dual-vet-from-training-to-value-creation/
CATEGORIES:DCdVET,Information Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260824T065337Z
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SUMMARY:5th DARYA High-Level Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DARYA aims to foster participatory and inclusive dialogue mechanisms at national and regional levels as the cornerstone of long-term\, sustainable cooperation in the region. As part of this effort\, the 5th DARYA High-Level Group meeting will convene in Ashgabat\, Turkmenistan in October. The meeting will examine how skills development can contribute to sustainable transport connectivity in Central Asia\, with a particular focus on the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC). \nThe meeting will facilitate reflections on shared challenges and identification of opportunities for coordinated regional policy responses. Discussions will explore how workforce development can strengthen corridor performance and competitiveness by building on DARYA’s work in transport and logistics. The meeting will also situate these discussions within the broader EU-Central Asia strategic partnership\, the Global Gateway strategy\, and ongoing EU support for sustainable transport connectivity\, investment\, and regional cooperation in Central Asia. \nParticipants will include the EU Special Representative to Central Asia; Deputy Ministers of Education and of Labour of Kazakhstan\, Kyrgyzstan\, Tajikistan\, Turkmenistan\, Uzbekistan. \nThere will be representatives present from the European Commission (DG INTPA)\, the European External Action Service (EEAS) and EU Delegations\, as well as Team Europe Partners: EU Member States and EU financial institutions. \nSectoral stakeholders and partners from the EU and Central Asia will also be attending\, including public authorities\, industry and private sector representatives. \nThe meeting highlights are expected to consist of: \n\nDiscussions on policies and practices related to prioritising skills development and transport connectivity across Central Asia;\nDiscussions on regional skills challenges affecting the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor  (TCTC);\nSessions on business skills needs\, emerging occupations and workforce challenges linked to the corridor;\nCountry reflections on labour market trends and skills gaps in transport and logistics;\nA panel on innovative approaches to skills provision\, industry partnerships and vocational excellence.\n\nThe event will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation into/from Russian.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/5th-darya-high-level-group-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260822T203409Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Who Advocates for the Apprentices? The Role of Social Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:A key promise of dual VET is that young people gain valuable workplace experience while developing skills that improve their employability and career prospects. However\, the workplace is also where important risks can emerge. Apprentices may experience poor training quality\, unsafe working conditions\, weak supervision\, or lack effective mechanisms to raise concerns and protect their rights. As countries expand and strengthen dual VET systems\, one critical question becomes increasingly important:  \nWho can lobby for the interests and needs of apprentices and ensure high-quality workplace learning?  \nIn many partner countries\, dual VET reforms are primarily driven by governments\, employers\, and business membership organisations. While these actors play a crucial role in establishing apprenticeship systems and receive a lot of attention\, the perspectives of employees and apprentices are often less visible. Yet ensuring that apprentices receive quality training\, fair treatment\, and meaningful learning opportunities is not only important for apprentices themselves. It is also a key concern for parents\, who entrust companies and training institutions with the education\, well-being\, and future prospects of their children.  \nMany established dual VET systems address these challenges through governance arrangements that involve different stakeholders in overseeing apprenticeship quality and safeguarding apprentice interests. This webinar will explore practical approaches to apprentice protection and discuss how social dialogue\, worker representation\, and multi-stakeholder cooperation can contribute to high-quality and inclusive apprenticeship systems.  \nWhat to expect:  \nKeynote: International Perspectives on Apprentice Protection  \nAlessandra Molz (ILO)  \nIntroducing international principles\, recommendations and practical guidance on quality apprenticeships\, learner protection and the role of social dialogue.  \nCountry Spotlight: Austria  \nMargharita Langthaler (ÖFSE)  \nRepresentative of the Arbeiterkammer  \nRepresentative of the Wirtschaftskammer  \nThe speakers will discuss how apprentice interests are protected in Austria\, how employers’ and workers’ organisations cooperate in practice\, and what lessons can be transferred through international cooperation initiatives\, including experiences from Serbia.  \nLessons from German Development Cooperation  \nRepresentative from GIZ  \nRepresentative from GEW  \nProject representatives from partner countries (e.g. Uzbekistan)  \nThis session will explore practical approaches\, challenges and lessons learned from implementing apprentice protection mechanisms and strengthening learner representation in different country contexts.  \nInteractive Exchange  \nParticipants will be invited to share experiences through the webinar chat\, submit questions throughout the event\, and engage in an open Q&A session with the speakers at the end.  \nWhy participate?  \n\nGain practical insights into protecting apprentices in dual VET systems \n\n\nLearn about international standards and recommendations \n\n\nUnderstand how Austria approaches apprentice representation and quality assurance \n\n\nExplore the role of social dialogue and worker representation in improving dual VET quality \n\n\nExchange experiences with colleagues and practitioners from different partner countries \n\n\nStrengthen your advisory capacity on inclusive and high-quality dual VET reforms\n\n  \nRegistration Link will follow soon!  \n  \nWe look forward to your participation!  \nThe DC dVET Team 
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/webinar-who-advocates-for-the-apprentices-the-role-of-social-dialogue/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261014T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260824T065513Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Care Careers: Gender\, Skills and Wellbeing for Stronger Regions
DESCRIPTION:Across Europe\, care sectors are facing increasing labour shortages\, driven by demographic change and rising demand. These sectors remain highly gender-segregated and often struggle with attractiveness\, workforce wellbeing\, and their capacity to attract\, retain and support people’s right to stay in regions. In this workshop\, regional policymakers in the French region Centre-Val-de Loire will present training policies to raise awareness of gender-based violence in care settings. We will explore VET policies on wellbeing and inclusion\, including inputs from a representative from the Finnish Etelä-Savo region; EU standards from OSHA; and gender-sensitive good practices in adult learning.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/rethinking-care-careers-gender-skills-and-wellbeing-for-stronger-regions/
CATEGORIES:Information Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260824T065657Z
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SUMMARY:Towards the European Apprenticeship Area
DESCRIPTION:At the intersection of Europe’s key priorities — competitiveness\, green and digital transitions\, and inclusion — this event will bring together policymakers\, social partners\, training networks\, employers\, and young apprentices around a shared ambition: scaling up long-term apprentice mobility across Europe. \nExpect dynamic roundtables\, apprentice testimonials\, the “Stars of Mobility” awards ceremony\, and the adoption of a joint declaration laying the foundations for a true European Apprenticeship Area.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/towards-the-european-apprenticeship-area/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T121248Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date  DC dVET Exchange 2026 – The region revisited
DESCRIPTION:22 October 2026 | 09:00–15:00 CET | Hybrid format \nOne year after the DC dVET anniversary event in Albania\, we invite the dual VET community to come together again. The 10-years-anniversary gathering in 2025 showed the value of exchange\, networking and peer learning. New partnerships were initiated\, experiences were shared and cooperation ideas emerged. Take the chance to review the DC dVET anniversary event in Albania on our website! \nThis year\, in a hybrid format\, we will reflect on what has changed since October 2025\, celebrate achievements\, discuss persistent challenges\, and explore opportunities for future cooperation. The event will provide a unique opportunity to reconnect with familiar colleagues\, meet new actors working on dual VET reforms\, and exchange experiences across countries and institutions. \nThe programme will combine: \n\nRegional reflection on progress and trends in dual VET\nLearnings from recent DC dVET expert consultations\nDiscussions on topics such as cost-benefit considerations for companies\, comprehensive analysis of costs of dual VET\, training alliances and SME engagement\, the role of business associations and chambers\, and legal reforms supporting dual VET\nCountry-based exchange sessions focusing on what works\, what does not\, and what may be adapted from other contexts\nAn update on new DC dVET products\, services and upcoming activities\nAn interactive virtual marketplace showcasing tools\, approaches and project solutions from across the region\n\nPlease save the date in your calendar and stay tuned for further information. \nFurther details and registration information will follow soon. We look forward to reconnecting with you.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/save-the-date-dc-dvet-exchange-2026-the-region-revisited/
CATEGORIES:DCdVET,General,Information Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTSTAMP:20260824T065834Z
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SUMMARY:The International Conference on Research in Technological and Vocational Education: iCREATVE
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Research in Technological and Vocational Education: iCREATVE – 2026 offers a unique forum for both national and international academics and researchers to present and discuss their research findings across a wide range of disciplines. The event will feature five parallel technical sessions and five panel discussions\, all scheduled for 05th November 2026. \nThe organising committee of iCREATVE – 2026 is pleased to invite academics and researchers to submit their research findings to be presented at the conference.
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/the-international-conference-on-research-in-technological-and-vocational-education-icreatve/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20260824T070840Z
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SUMMARY:World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP)
DESCRIPTION:The WFCP World Congress is a platform where visionary leaders converge to shape the future\, and this edition will be no exception.\n\n\n\n\nJoin in Nairobi\, Kenya from November 23 – 28 2026\, as the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) proudly hosts the prestigious World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Leadership Institute (November 21 – 22)\, Youth Congress (November 23-26)\, and World Congress (November 23-26). \nThis marks the first time the Congress will be hosted on the African continent\, offering a historic opportunity to spotlight Africa’s leadership and innovation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). \nThe 2026 Congress will be held under the theme:\nBuilding Skills for Sustainability\, Innovation\, and Global Employability
URL:https://www.dcdualvet.org/dcevent/world-federation-of-colleges-and-polytechnics-wfcp/
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