| DATE AND TIME: | 14 January 2026 10:30am Afghanistan | 11:00pm Maldives, Pakistan | 11:30pm India, Sri Lanka | 11:45pm Nepal | 12:00pm Bangladesh, Bhutan | 12:30pm Myanmar | 1:00pm Thailand | 2:00pm China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore | 4:00pm Papua New Guinea | 5:00pm Fiji |
Background
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing rapid technological, economic, and social transformation, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Across the 16 member countries of the Colombo Plan Staff College, TVET institutions are vital in equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, and values needed for sustainable development.
To respond to the evolving needs of the workforce, TVET must integrate innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity into curricula, pedagogy, and institutional practices. This aligns with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): quality education (SDG 4), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), innovation and resilient infrastructure (SDG 9), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), and climate action (SDG 13).
This webinar offers a platform for educators, policymakers, and practitioners from member countries to share experiences, evidence-based strategies, and innovations that advance transformative TVET practices. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the session aims to strengthen TVET’s role as a driver of sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready workforce development across the region.
Focus of the Webinar
This webinar examines the strategic and practical dimensions of transformative TVET, emphasizing its role in driving sustainable development. It reflects the following SDGs:
- SDG 4: Quality Education - promoting inclusive, accessible, and innovative learning opportunities.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - equipping learners with skills for resilient and future-ready employment.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - fostering partnerships and institutional systems that support innovation.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - ensuring equitable access to TVET opportunities across communities.
- SDG 13: Climate Action - integrating environmental sustainability into TVET programs.
Discussions will explore curriculum innovation, digital integration, inclusive teaching approaches, and policy frameworks that strengthen TVET’s impact. Participants will gain practical insights and tools to implement transformative TVET strategies aligned with sustainable development priorities.
Objectives
- To highlight innovative TVET practices that contribute to sustainable development in member countries.
- To examine curriculum, pedagogy, and institutional strategies that foster inclusive and future-ready skills.
- To showcase regional best practices and case studies promoting collaboration among TVET institutions, policymakers, and industry partners.
- To empower participants with actionable approaches that align TVET programs with SDGs and national development agendas.
Target Participants
- This webinar aims to share best practices on integrating sustainable development and transformative practices into TVET systems and impart knowledge to teachers, educators, trainers, curriculum developers, researchers, and administrators of TVET institutions, including practitioners and academicians in the TVET field, as well as policymakers and industry partners engaged in advancing inclusive, future-ready, and sustainable workforce development across Colombo Plan member countries.
Date and Time
The webinar is scheduled on January 14, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM (Philippine time), and will be conducted via CPSC Zoom Platform and Facebook live streaming.
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