Malay Mail, Malaysia, 28 August 2019 - The youth of Malaysia have a critical role to play in the country's effort to achieve the status of a fully developed nation. Malaysia aims to develop all aspects of the country including national unity, social cohesion, economy, social justice, political stability, and system of governance, quality of life, social and spiritual values, and national pride and confidence.
The News, Pakistan, 28 August 2019 - Navy, Lahore, Station Commander Commodore Neimatullah SI (M) called on Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) Chairman Ali Salman Siddique here on Tuesday. According to a press release, views regarding promotion of technical education and vocational training were exchanged during the meeting. Ali Salman Siddique said providing quality education and training the objective of Tevta team and it was doing the best for the purpose.
Xin Hua Net, China, 28 August 2019 - A university in east China's Jiangsu Province on Tuesday established the country's first "courier college" to boost China's fast-growing courier sector.
ENO, Global, 27 August 2019 - Summer marks the height of construction season. As many of us hit the road, we have probably seen several projects—and workers—along the way.
The Daily Star, Bangladesh, 27 August 2019 - Bangladesh and Japan today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on accepting specified skilled workers by Japan from Bangladesh.
The Edge Markets, Malaysia, 27 August 2019 - Companies within the automotive value chain should participate in readiness assessment and intervention programmes, structured through the National Policy on Industry 4.0 (Industry4WRD) and creating space for Malaysian talents to elevate their competitiveness.
DNA India, India, 27 August 2019 - India, over the past 6-7 years, has witnessed a mushrooming of EdTech start-ups, offering online courses, video tutorials, soft-skills training and even on-demand live lectures
SME Times, India, 27 August 2019 - Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Mahendra Nath Pandey on Tuesday made a strong case for India as the next skilling hub.
Hindustan Times, India, 27 August 2019 - UP Board, one of the world’s largest examination bodies with over 27,000 schools affiliated to it across the state, is gearing up to offer students optional vocational subjects like plumbing, electrical works and solar powered gadget repairing, besides disaster management among others, Board officials said.
Sixth Tone, China, 27 August 2019 - Zhao Yangyang thought she was on the fast track to a bright future. She was three years into a program to become a high-speed rail attendant — a secure job that would allow the then-18-year-old to travel across the country. But last August, those plans suddenly derailed.
Business Insider Malaysia, Cambodia, 27 August 2019 - DHL Express Cambodia, DHL Global Forwarding Cambodia and DHL Supply Chain Cambodia, all divisions of Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group) have launched a partnership today with Teach For Cambodia, a network partner of Teach For All. The partnership aims to promote employability to youth in Cambodia through exposure to the working world and access to mentors and business leaders from DHL. This marks DPDHL Group’s 19th partnership with the Teach For All network under the new strategic framework and focus to help nurture the employability and life skills of students around the world.
Indian Columnist, Global, 27 August 2019 - Vocational training is education that prepares people to work in various jobs, a craft, or as a technician. A vocational school is a type of educational institution specifically designed to provide vocational education. Vocational education can take place at the post-secondary, further education, and higher education level; and can interact with the apprenticeship system.
Colombo Page, Sri Lanka, 26 August 2019 - Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry, Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen points out that a skilled labor force can play a defining role to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Sri Lanka.
The Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia, 26 August 2019 - The Phnom Penh Municipal Department of Labour and Vocational Training has ordered Hatha (Cambodia) International Job Centre to halt the training and sending of workers to Japan without permission, a department’s letter obtained by The Post on Monday said.
Human Resources Director, Australia, 26 August 2019 - Attracting and retaining employees is a challenge for most industry sectors. In mining and resources, where demand for skills is growing, a comprehensive employee benefits program can give companies the edge in attracting and retaining talent
South China Morning Post, China, 26 August 2019 - Many Hong Kong pupils begin preparing for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam during the summer holidays after Form Four term ends – two years before they sit the city’s main university entrance exam.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, Germany, 26 August 2019 - Digitalization and networking are key issues facing industry – and will also feature prominently at EMO Hannover 2019, which opens its doors Sept. 16-21, 2019. This year's theme is Smart technologies driving tomorrow's production – the impact of which extends to the vocational training of future metalworking specialists.
Fiji Village, Fiji, 24 August 2019 - 434 Fijians have received certificates after they completed their technical and vocational training.
International Labour Organization, Russia, 23 August 2019 - The “Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work” adopted by the International Labour Conference in June, calls for a “human-centered approach” to the future of work. That is more than relevant for today’s discussion entitled “A world at risk: developing the skill sets to endure, adapt, and thrive”, said today Heinz Koller, Assistant Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia. He addressed the panel discussion at the international WorldSkills Conference 2019.
Business Standard, India, 23 August 2019 - The recent shedding of over 350,000 jobs in its automobile sector--and thousands elsewhere--is an indicator of the economic and social hurdles that jeopardise India’s demographic dividend, the growth opportunity afforded by the world’s second largest working-age population of 688 million people.
