From the Desk of the CEO – November 2019
Global economic uncertainty has increased the focus on fundamental economic levers, including skills. Uncertainty is being acutely felt in industry, where business confidence is low and capacity to invest in skills has been reduced. At the same time, governments have also been directly impacted.
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From the Desk of the CEO – October 2019
It was a pleasure to be invited to speak at the 1st Indonesia Vocational Education and Training Summit 2019 (IVETS) held on the 9th and 10th October in Jakarta. I was asked to speak on the work Sustainable Skills has been doing with the Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education (MoRTHE) to create Indonesia’s National TVET Centre of Excellence (CoE).
UNESCO-UNEVOC Trends Mapping – Innovation in TVET
UNESCO-UNEVOC released a new study aimed to improve the understanding on innovation in TVET among the international community and to map current trends and showcase different types and experiences of innovation in TVET around the world.
Sustainable Skills Video Presentation
Here, our video presentation created in 2017 to introduce Sustainable Skills’ activity. Sustainable Skills brand is born as a result of the transition that SkillsDMC undertook in 2016, with the aim to enhance our consultancy experience in building effective TVET systems worldwide and supporting capacity building in education systems.
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From the Desk of the CEO – September 2019
This month, I was asked to testify before a Senate Committee about the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). Signed on 4th March 2019, IA-CEPA creates a framework for Australia and Indonesia to unlock the vast potential of the bilateral economic partnership, fostering economic cooperation between businesses, communities and individuals.
JSCOT: Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Hearing
On 2nd September, our CEO, Nigel Carpenter, was invited to express Sustainable Skills view on the IA-CEPA, drawing on our two-year experience working with the Indonesian Government to improve their TVET system. Click the link to read full transcripts of Nigel’s hearing.
TVET Glossary: Assessment Principles – Fairness and Reasonable Adjustments
Under Australia’s VET system, RTOs must ensure that assessment is conducted in accordance with the four Principles of Assessment. In this videoclip our Director of International Development expands on the fairness principle and talks about reasonable adjustments.
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From the Desk of the CEO – August 2019
Sustainable Skills has invested two years’ consistent effort in developing in Indonesia an understanding of how quality outcomes can be delivered. The emphasis has been on practical design, careful assessment and assurance and a strong relationship between training and workplace. Australia’s modular, competency-based vocational training system is coupled with strong employer engagement to allow flexibility and practical accessibility to people who often cannot afford a dedicated full time course of study.
Case Study: Due Diligence and Technical Evaluation in Uganda – Project Completed
Between July 2017 and June 2019, our team of exceptionally-qualified local and international TVET consultants completed the due diligence and technical evaluation process of more than 300 training funding applications and conducted site visits to all the applicants that passed pre-evaluation.
TVET Glossary: Assessment Principles – Fairness
Under Australia’s VET system, RTOs must ensure that assessment is conducted in accordance with the four Principles of Assessment. In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, introduces the first principle: Fairness.
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From the Desk of the CEO – July 2019
Between 24th-28th June, the workshop on TVET Systems, Competency Based Training, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation was successfully delivered in Nairobi by our senior TVET consultant, Bob Paton. Participants were very engaged and we received some terrific feedback indicating that the workshop was well received.
Case Study: Workshop on TVET Systems in Kenya
Thanks to its experience assisting other countries in establishing and reviewing their TVET systems, Sustainable Skills was appointed by the Australian High Commission in Nairobi to prepare and deliver a workshop on TVET Systems, Competency Based Training, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation for 20 local TVET coordinators.
Workshop on TVET Systems in Kenya: Video Testimonial – James Onyango
Here is a testimonial about the workshop on TVET Systems, Competency Based Training, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation recently delivered by Sustainable Skills in Kenya.
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From the Desk of the CEO – June 2019
This month our TVET consultant, Bob Paton, travelled to Kenya to facilitate a workshop on TVET Systems, Competency Based Training, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation organised by the Australian High Commission in Kenya and Sustainable Skills, which will take place in Nairobi from 24th-28th June and will be delivered to 20 local Government officers.
Project Update: ‘Head of School’ Skill Development Program in Fiji
The education program we are currently delivering in Fiji is now close to completion and we are glad to share an update about how the project has been developed, some positive testimonials from the pilot group who have tested the first module, and insights about a recent workshop with key project’s stakeholders.
TVET Glossary: Currency in Assessment
Under Australia’s VET system, RTOs must ensure that assessment is conducted in accordance with Rules of Evidence. In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, introduces the fourth and final Rule of Evidence: Currency.
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From the Desk of the CEO – May 2019
May has been a busy month at Sustainable Skills with a number of trips and promising announcements for our team. I met with William Sabandar, Director of the newly opened MRT Jakarta, who wanted to discuss how our organisation can help develop TVET programs for the first underground railway system in Indonesia.
Case Study: Quality criteria a benchmark for success
Sustainable Skills (formerly SkillsDMC), in collaboration with RII operators, managed a project aimed at enabling mining and resource companies to specify the components of high quality training provision and in this way help providers to deliver the training that the sector needs.
TVET Glossary: Sufficiency in Assessment
Under Australia’s VET system, RTOs must ensure that assessment is conducted in accordance with Rules of Evidence. In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, introduces the third Rule of Evidence: Authenticity.
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From the Desk of the CEO – April 2019
General elections were held in Indonesia on 17 April with over 190 million eligible voters. After quick count results, current President Joko Widodo appeared set to win a second term over his challenger, former general Prabowo Subianto. Official results should be notified next month but that might be delayed in the likely case that Mr. Prabowo decides to lodge an appeal to the Constitutional Court.
Case Study: Mobile Workforce Coordinator Project
Through collaboration between mining companies, airlines and airport services, Cairns was strategically developed as a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hub. The skills of the region’s existing workers and the unemployed were developed to match skills in demand in the northern and western regions of Australia.
TVET Glossary: Sufficiency in Assessment
Under Australia’s VET system, RTOs must ensure that assessment is conducted in accordance with Rules of Evidence. In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, introduces the second Rule of Evidence: Sufficiency.
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Message from the Chair – March 2019
An Australian who has led one of our largest and most successful international companies very recently described our environment as a “walled garden”. It was not a compliment on Australia’s horticultural skills. In fact it describes a crippling characteristic.
Case Study: Bringing Harmony to Traffic Management Accreditation
Austroads commissioned a project to establish a national best practice in training and accreditation framework for traffic controllers. Our organisation was brought onto the project to manage and develop consistent training and assessment materials able to be used by all training providers.
TVET Glossary: Validity in Assessment
Would you like to know what is meant by Validity in Assessment in vocational education? In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, explains what RTOs must use to ensure validity requirements are matched, as well as what kind of evidences assessment activities must provide to comply with validity.
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From the Desk of the CEO – February 2019
We are exploring how Sustainable Skills can assist GreenID, a Vietnamese not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable development for the citizens of Vietnam and the larger Mekong region, in the development and execution of a training strategy to effectively build local skills in the renewable energy sector.
Case Study: Sydney Metro – Creating a Skills Legacy
The Sydney Metro Northwest rail link is the city’s largest public transport infrastructure project since the iconic Harbour Bridge opened in 1932. Our organisation was brought onto the project to develop a skills legacy by creating a transferable pool of workers to support the civil infrastructure and construction sectors.
TVET Glossary: Assessment Validation
Would you like to know what is meant by Assessment Validation in vocational education? In this videoclip our Director of International Development explains what the validation process involves, what validation plans should cover, and what those participating in validating a training provider’s assessment practices must have to comply with the RTO Standards.
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From the Desk of the CEO – December 2018
Welcome to the last newsletter of the year 2018. I would like to take this opportunity to retrace the last two years of activity, since our Board determined to remodel SkillsDMC into Sustainable Skills, a not-for-profit international consultancy that develops, supports and assists effective technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems worldwide.
Case Study – Head of School Skills Development Program in Fiji
Sustainable Skills was selected to deliver a project aimed to develop the skills and abilities of current and future school heads to provide excellent leadership and management for all schools, with the vision of developing leadership in schools which is dynamic and works effectively in a complex, changing environment.
TVET Glossary: Current Industry Skills
Would you like to know what current industry skills are in VET? In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, explains what current industry skills are, why they are relevant to Registered Training Organisations, and how trainers and assessors can demonstrate they are maintaining current industry skills.
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From the Desk of the CEO – November 2018
We are pleased to announce that following a successful tender process, this month Sustainable Skills signed a contract with Coffey International Development to deliver a ‘Head of School’ Skills Development Program for the Fijian Government, Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts (MEHA).
Vocational Education and Training in Fiji
The Republic of Fiji is a group of over 300 islands with a population of 900,000 people, a GDP of 9,700 USD per capita, and a growth of 3.6 per cent in 2018. Its major languages are English, Fijian and Hindi. Australia and Fiji share a strong and enduring bilateral relationship and have extensive people-to-people links, with around 3,000 Australians resident in Fiji and 71,800 Fiji-born people living in Australia.
TVET Glossary: Competency
Would you like to know what is meant by Competency in vocational education?
In this videoclip our Director of International Development, Lee Jackson, explains what competency means in TVET, the intent of competency based training, and what a units of competency is.
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From the Desk of the CEO – October 2018
It’s been 2 years since the SkillsDMC Board determined to remodel SkillsDMC into Sustainable Skills a not for profit international consultancy that develops, supports and assists effective technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems worldwide.
Building Tomorrow’s Digital Skills
Recently published by UNESCO’s Education Sector, this report looks at the conditions impacting the development of digital skills based on five international comparative surveys, the results of which reveal a sample group of twelve countries whose population have particularly high levels of digital skills.
TVET Glossary: Lifelong Learning (LLL)
Would you like to know what Lifelong Learning is?
In this videoclip our Executive Director Operations, Michael Payne, explains what LLL means and why it can significantly contribute to a more inclusive society, particularly in today’s job market.
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From the Desk of the CEO – September 2018
On 11-12 September, I travelled to Bandung in Indonesia to attend the 5th UPI International Conference on Technical Vocational Education and Training and deliver a speech on how Indonesia can develop a new Centre of Excellence which will improve their national TVET system the Indonesian way.
International Literacy Day – 8 September 2018
According to UNESCO data, 750 million adults in the world remain illiterate. This year’s International Literacy Day theme of ‘Literacy and Skills Development’ focused on youth and adults within the lifelong learning framework and how integrated approaches to literacy and skills development can improve people’s lives.
TVET Glossary: Methods of Assessment
Would you like to know what is a Method of Assessment in VET?
In this videoclip our new Director, International Development Services, Lee Jackson, explains how the assessment process works, what are the best methods of assessement and how to make sure the rules of evidence are met.
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From the Desk of the CEO – August 2018
This month, I met Ms Nguy Thi Khanh, Executive Director of Vietnam’s Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID) at the Vietnam Renewable Energy Week being held in Hanoi. Ms Khanh was a winner of the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize – the world’s largest award for grassroots environmental activists.
TVET Models in the World: the Australian VET System
The Australia’s competency based TVET system is highly recognised worldwide largely due to its strong focus on industry demand, skills application, and to its scalability and flexibility. Currently, in Australia there are 4.2 million TVET students attending 4,200 RTOs that include 58 public providers – TAFEs.
TVET Glossary: Apprenticeship
Would you like to know what is an Australian Apprenticeship in VET?
In this videoclip our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, explains how apprenticeships and traineeships work in Australia, how they are regulated, and why they are considered the backbone of the Australian VET system.
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From the Desk of the CEO – July 2018
This month, Luke Behncke met with representatives of the Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas (MIOG), Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd (KPC) discussing their training Centre of Excellence and learnings from the Australian TVET experience in building capacity for the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) in East Africa.
Current Situation of TVET in Vietnam
With a population of 94 million and people under the age of 35 accounting for 70 percent of this number, Vietnam is currently one of the most dynamic and fastest growing emerging countries in East Asia region with an annual GDP growth of 6.6% and a GDP per capita of US$ 2,111.
TVET Glossary: Skills Recognition
Would you like to know what is Skills Recognition in VET?
In this videoclip our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, provides a definition of Skills Recognition for individuals and industry and explains why it can be considered the currency of trade in the job market.
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From the Desk of the CEO – June 2018
This month, I was invited by the Australia Indonesia Business Council Victoria (AIBC) to speak at the Education Panel discussion about education in Indonesia. The conference aimed to unpick some of the key issues in a critical sector for Indonesia, and learn more about the country’s aspirations.
UNESCO and Audi México – International Forum
In May this year, Delaney Nugent as a representative of Sustainable Skills was invited to participate in and present at the UNESCO Office in Mexico and Audi México, International Forum for Dual Education and Corporate Responsibility – Public-Private alliances for Social Mobility.
TVET Glossary: Skill Sets in VET
Would you like to know what are skill sets in Vocational Education and Training in Australia? In this videoclip our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, provides a definition of skill sets and explains what they include and how they are used by businesses and learners.
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Message from the Chair – May 2018
Australians sometimes take for granted the excellent educational services and experiences available to us. Not only are they central to the progress of our community and its citizens, but they have become important contributors in an economy that has gradually moved toward an increasing level of service exports.
Unesco-Unevoc in Action – Biennial Report 2016-2017
UNESCO-UNEVOC, the UNESCO spcialized Centre for TVET acting as part of the UN mandate to promote peace, justice, equity, poverty alleviation, and greater social cohesion, has recently published the Moving Forward Biennial Report which gives a comprehensive overview of its activities in TVET over the biennium 2016-2017.
TVET Glossary: Industry-led in VET – What is it?
This month our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, provides the definition of Industry-led in Vocational Education and Training – What is it?
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From the desk of the CEO – April 2018 newsletter address
I would like to take this opportunity to share our video – presentation which gives an overview of our mission and vision, and includes a very interesting testimonial given by Fidelis Cheelo, who took part in the Capacity Building program we managed in 2015-16 at TEVETA in Zambia.
UNEVOC – COL Publication: Using ICTs and Blended Learning in Transforming TVET
Drawing on 9 case studies from around the world, including one from Australia, the book examines issues of cost, approaches to planning, and provides insight into different applications of ICTs in TVET.
TVET Glossary: Assessment in VET – What is it?
This month our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, provides the definition of Assessment in Vocational Education and Training – What is it?
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From the desk of the CEO-March 2018 newsletter address
As part of the national TVET reform Indonesia is establishing a new national TVET Centre of Excellence. I was invited to review the plans and deliver a lecture in Bandung last week on the challenges and opportunities of establishing the Centre.
Open E-Discussion about LLL Promoted by ILO
We are glad to share an interesting initiative launched by ILO and opened to all the stakeholders in the TVET sector worldwide. The E-discussion about LLL aims to gather opinions about concrete policy options in developed and developing countries for promoting LLL.
TVET Glossary: CBT – What is it?
This month our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, provides the definition of CBT: Competency Based Training – What is it?
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From the desk of the CEO-February 2018 newsletter address
This is our first newsletter of 2018 and we hope you had a great Christmas and a fantastic New Year. In late January, I travelled to Indonesia to visit the BBPLK Polytechnic Bekasi, which is implementing a revitalisation plan with a strong focus on industry. In February, I attended Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
TVET System in Uganda
With a population of over 39 million, a youth population of 7.9 million, and a nominal GDP of 700 USD per capita, Uganda has a 2.3% unemployment rate among the total labour force, according to World Bank Data. Uganda’s TVET mission consists in ensuring that individuals and enterprises acquire the skills they need to raise productivity and income.
TVET Glossary: VET – What is it?
We are launching a new section of our monthly newsletter which consists in a series of short videos focused on terms commonly used in the TVET sector. This month our Director, International Development Services, Luke Behncke, provides the definition of VET.
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From the desk of the CEO-November 2017 newsletter address
On 14 November I had the pleasure of speaking at the Rembug Nasional seminar organised in Jakarta by IINC – The Indonesian Institute for National Competence, a not-for-profit organisation appointed to build the National Competency System (SKN) or “Siskomnas”. The seminar focussed on how to improve the quality and competitiveness of Indonesia’s human resources to increase the country’s productivity and help bring more of the population out of poverty.
Greening TVET: Practical Guide for Institutions
Environmental Issues represent one of the World’s most pressing challenges of our century. According to the Global Footprint Network, the Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s annual demand on nature exceeds what Earth can regenerate over the entire year, this year marked globally on August 2, the earliest it’s ever been. Industry can play a pivotal role to reduce the global carbon footprint and change the future of our Planet. This transition demands a change in the nature of work by ensuring workforces have skills and knowledge to support the new green economies and societies. TVET is crucial to support the transition to a low-carbon economy by preparing learners to face new expectations of the industry.
Case Study: Due Diligence and Technical Evaluations in Uganda
The Government of Uganda received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Uganda Competitive Fund for employer-led short term training to address prevailing skills imbalances and shortages in Uganda.
In order to ensure that the allocation of grant funding to businesses was rigorous and transparent, the PSFU sought independent contractors through a competitive tender process to conduct Due Diligence and Technical Evaluation Assessments on applications to the fund.
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From the desk of the CEO-October 2017 newsletter address
Indonesia, Australia’s largest near neighbouring country, has been on a path of gradual reform for almost 20 years. In recent years, rapid economic development has created a shortage of skills in most industries.
The largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia – a diverse archipelago nation of more than 300 ethnic groups — has charted impressive economic growth since overcoming the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s. The country’s GDP per capita has steadily risen, from $857 in the year 2000 to $3,603 in 2016.
Global Trends in TVET
“The Global Trends in TVET: a framework for social justice” report has been officially launched in Australia on 20 October 2017 at the “The future of public TAFE institutions – new social policy” conference organised in Sydney by the Australian Education Union (AEU). The report was commissioned in 2016 by Education International, the world’s largest Global Union Federation based in Brussels that represents organisations of teachers and other education employees.
Myanmar National Education Strategic Plan 2016-2021
The Ministry of Education of Myanmar has recently launched a new National Education Strategic Plan (NESP) aiming to establish an accessible, equitable and effective national education system over the next five years. The ultimate goal of this plan is to equip local students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century and to enable them to fulfil their career and lifelong learning aspirations.
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From the desk of the CEO-September 2017 newsletter address
This month started with a visit to the Africa Down Under Conference 2017, hosted in Perth from 6 to 8 September. The event, now in its 15th year, has grown into the largest African mining-focused exhibition outside of the continent itself, thus becoming a must attend for government delegations, industry, and all stakeholders involved in the Mining sector. Following a difficult four-year period, the expectations about where the resources industry in Africa is heading are now positive, and the event suggested a growing sense of confidence in the sector and about Africa-Australia relations.
How to measure ROI from TVET
As recognised by the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, TVET systems not only have the capacity to influence labour markets and national economies, but also to contribute to equitable, inclusive and sustainable societies. In the current economic scenario, funding of national TVET systems is a key challenge for each country and the ability to measure the Return of Investment (ROI) obtained from investing in TVET is crucial to all stakeholders involved in the system.
Uganda Project Update
Last month Sustainable Skills has been officially awarded a consultancy contract sponsored by the World Bank to address skills imbalances and shortages in Uganda. Client of the contract is the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and this is the first non Australian government contract in the history of Sustainable Skills/SkillsDMC.
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Message from the Chair-August 2017
One of the remarkable success stories in Australia’s recent economic history has been in tertiary education. Australian institutions have attracted very large numbers of foreign students and have developed a strong reputation, especially in our immediate region. Up to now, much of this has been the result of economic growth and rising middle class, notably in India and China. Most of this activity has been in and around Australian universities in Australia.
From Shanghai to Tangshan: The Vital Role of TVET
Last month, China hosted in Tangshan the “Skills on the move: global trends, local resonances” international conference attended by more than 500 participants from 70 countries. The event, co-organised by UNESCO, the PRC Government and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, analysed the current skills development scenario in the context of the SDG agenda, and highlighted global trends within TVET five years after the Third International Congress in Shanghai (2012) which resulted in the Shanghai Consensus document.
The crucial role of VET in Indonesia
We are sharing an article on TVET system in Indonesia published by The Global Business Guide, a France-based information site specialized in providing business intelligence on the most promising emerging markets for local and foreign investors. The article gives a good overview of the growing importance of TVET system in Indonesia.
From the desk of the CEO-July 2017 newsletter address
A significant milestone was achieved this month as Sustainable Skills has been officially awarded a consultancy contract sponsored by the World Bank to address skills imbalances and shortages in Uganda. Client of the contract is the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and this is the first non Australian government contract in the history of Sustainable Skills/SkillsDMC.
ILO-WTO book: Investing in Skills for Inclusive Trade
ILO and WTO have recently co-published the book: “Investing in Skills for Inclusive Trade” focused on the linkages between trade and skills and between trade and skills development policies. According to the study, national skills development systems able to match skills supply to demand are crucial to improve each country’s competitive position in the current global economy scenario and to support inclusive development.
Myanmar National Education Strategic Plan 2016-2021
The Ministry of Education of Myanmar has recently launched a new National Education Strategic Plan (NESP) aiming to establish an accessible, equitable and effective national education system over the next five years. The ultimate goal of this plan is to equip local students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century and to enable them to fulfil their career and lifelong learning aspirations.
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From the desk of the CEO-June 2017 newsletter address
The transition from SkillsDMC to Sustainable Skills is now officially completed. I believe it is worth retracing the pathway that our organisation has followed since the end of 2016, when SkillsDMC fifteen years’ experience as the Skills Service Organisation for the Resources and Infrastructure Industries, responsible for the development and maintenance of the RII Training Package, officially came to an end.
Education-A pillar in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
“[…]We recognise that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. […] As we embark on this collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind.”
Middle East Countries focussing on Vocational Education
Countries like Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman have experienced an important economic growth in the last decade. Despite these successes, structural problems remain in Middle Eastern economies – including in their labour markets.
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From the desk of the CEO-May 2017 newsletter address
On Tuesday 9 May, the Australian government handed down the Federal Budget 2017 which includes important changes for the TVET sector. A new $1.5 billion Skilling Australians Fund will be established to support apprenticeships and traineeships, with the aim to deliver 300,000 new apprentices and trainees over the next four years. States and territories will need to match federal funding to access the funds, which may result in an overall increase in money for the sector.
Guide to anticipating and matching skills and jobs
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), the UN agency specialised in promoting rights at work, encouraging decent employment opportunities, enhancing social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues, has recently released a new volume of the series “Guides to anticipating and matching skills and jobs”. The volume forms part of a compendium of methodological guides on anticipation and matching of skills supply and demand developed by the combined expertise of…
Capacity building project in Zambia completed
In November 2016 the Capacity Building project in Zambia has been completed with our Senior Technical Consultant, David Grego, travelling to Zambia for the final stage of the project including a trip to the Copperbelt mining region where TEVETA conducted the final Skills Advisory Group (SAG) meeting.
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From the desk of the CEO-April 2017 newsletter address
Over the last few months, Sustainable Skills team efforts have been entirely focused on the development of new business opportunities in the international cooperation sector, with the aim to consolidate our position as one of the leading TVET consultancy organisations in the world. In April, our activity continued following this course as I had the opportunity to travel again to Indonesia and meet with KPPIP (Committee for Acceleration of Priority Infrastructure Delivery), the national inter-ministerial committee established with the main objective of coordinating the decision-making process and debottlenecking the delivery of Infrastructures projects to support the current country growth.
Challenges and opportunities of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Ghana
Ghana is currently in the process to reform the national Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system with the aim to form highly skilled local workforces able to support the development of local industry sectors and contribute to a sustainable growth of the Country.