Policy and Governance Approaches to Creating Inclusive and Responsive Vocational Education Systems – An African Perspective

We are pleased to invite you to an enlightening webinar on “Policy and Governance Approaches to Creating Inclusive and Responsive Vocational Education Systems: An African Perspective.”

Date: 26 July 2024

Time: 10h00 (CET)

Registration link: Register in advance for this meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsfuquqTIuG9QI58PTtco16vLSG-5FhJEj

Webinar Objectives:

1. Raise Awareness of Strategies for Inclusive TVET: Learn from successful examples in South Africa and innovative strategies from the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) and analyse existing policies and explore future directions to enhance vocational education and training in Africa.
2. Highlight Trends in the Future of Work and the Role of TVET: Discuss the evolving landscape of work and how TVET can develop responsive strategies through updated curricula, effective recruitment and selection of learners, and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.

Keynote Speakers:

• Jahni de Villiers, Director, LabourAmplified and member of the National Skills Authority (NSA) will speak to approaches in South Africa, unpacking the work being done within the public and private sector to address the need for inclusion and how the TVET sector is responding to the needs of the South African labour market  
• Cheryl James, Senior Technical Advisor, Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA), will speak to the continental approach that SIFA is taking to strengthen TVET practices through an Africa lens, using international good practice, developmental approaches and innovative strategies to ensure context driven policy making.  

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into inclusive vocational education and training (TVET) strategies.
• Understand the impact of future work trends on TVET systems.
• Network with policymakers, educators, and industry leaders.

Who Should Attend?

• Policymakers and government officials
• Educators and trainers in vocational education
• Industry stakeholders and business leaders
• Researchers and students in the field of education and training

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion aimed at shaping the future of vocational education in Africa. 

*For any inquiries, please contact:
Nazrene Mannie
nazrenemannie@gmail.com 

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