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15th UNESCO-APEID International Conference from Dec 06, 2011 01:00 AM to Dec 08, 2011 10:00 AM

UNESCO is convening the 15th UNESCO-APEID International Conference, Inspiring Education: Creativity and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Ministry of National Education in Indonesia, to foster discussions on creativity and entrepreneurship, and strengthen their linkages in education and the workplace.

Cambodia National Youth Employment Forum from Dec 15, 2011 01:00 AM to Dec 16, 2011 09:00 AM — Phnom Penh, Cambodia,

Cambodia’s first ever Youth Employment Forum will take place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the Phnom Penh Hotel on 15-16 December 2011. The Royal Government of Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport are the national co-organizers. The ILO is the technical lead agency in organizing the Forum in close collaboration with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, UNDP, UNESCO, UNV, the National Employment Agency, employers’ and workers’ organizations, key youth NGOs, and other relevant partners.

National Workshop on Anticipating Skills Demand and Strengthening the Labour Market Information systems Feb 09, 2012 from 01:30 AM to 09:30 AM

The ILO finds that robust training policies and systems are ground in the characteristics and institutions of each country. Nevertheless, a number of common building blocks can be identified. A good skills development system will be able to: anticipate skills needs; engage employers and workers in training, including the specific sectors; maintenance of quality and relevance of training; making training accessible to all sections of society; ensure viable and equitable financing mechanisms; and continuously evaluate the economic and social outcomes of training. Labour market information consists of information on the size and composition of labour market and includes information pertaining to the two sides of the labour market, demand and supply, and how they interact with each other. LMI uses may range from assessing employment problems, fixing employment targets and identifying employment intensive technologies and investments, to assessing the relevance of existing courses and identification of new courses for educational development including identification of implementation needs, identification of eligible beneficiaries, etc. LMI is very important in anticipating skills damnd in the labour market. A number of methods are used to forecast future skills needs. These include forecasting occupational and skills profiles at various levels of disaggregation; social dialogue; labour market information system (LMIS); and analysis of the performance of training institutions, including tracer studies.

ILO/Regional Skills Programme/Japan Regional Workshop and Study Programme on Anticipating Skills Demands for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth from Feb 27, 2012 01:30 AM to Mar 01, 2012 06:00 AM — Sendai, Japan,

The ILO and its Regional Skills Programme (RSP), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Japan Vocational Ability Development Associate (JAVADA), is organizing this Workshop which will be held in Sendai, Japan during 27 February to 1 March 2012. This Workshop is designed to provide opportunities for participating countries to improve knowledge on the analysis of future skills needs, on research methods and conducive institutional frameworks; develop proposals for how to build a system for early identification of skills needs to meet future skills needs; discuss how to ensure effective communication and collaboration between government, employers and workers, training experts, education and training providers, labour market information systems and employment services to make use of skills data, including for effective vocational guidance of jobseekers. This will enable the participating member countries to improve national skills data and Labour Market Information (LMI) which can guide policy makers in deciding on how to invest their limited resources.

Third Meeting of the National Skills and TVET Data Working Group Mar 12, 2012 12:50 PM — India, New Delhi,

India's National Policy on Skill Development for India prioritizes the need for strengthened Labour Market Information System. The Working Group, chaired by the Director-General of Employment & Training, is guiding the process of development of a national data system, with the first input being an ILO study/environmental scan of the current sources of skills development data.

Fellowship Training Programme on the Management of the Training Institution for Managers and Administrators of Technical/Vocational Training Institutions at HRD Korea from Apr 15, 2012 01:00 AM to Apr 28, 2012 10:00 AM — Incheon, Republic of Korea,

This fellowship is one of the activities that will help with the realization of one of the ILO’s strategic objectives listed under the regional priorities and outcomes of 2010-11, which is the ‘creation of greater opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income’. Governments and social partners’ skills experts from the ILO member States in this region commonly acknowledges the role of skills development to meet challenges and agreed that Regional Skills Network remains to be a common platform for improving the capacity of member States on skills issues by improving cooperation between partners and improve the knowledge base.

Visioning Event on Managing Skills and Employability for Decent Work through Building a Community of Practice and a Roadmap for the Regional Skills Network from May 22, 2012 01:00 AM to May 24, 2012 10:00 AM

In order to foster more ownership within the Regional Skills Network from its members, it is planned that the next Regional Skills Network meeting explicitly include the future of the Regional Skills Network and the role of member States and social partners in running it, besides the technical discussion on skills trends and anticipation. It is planned that during this meeting, the modalities and engagement and structure will be decided and how the CoP (ILO online “Community of Practice” which encourages online discussion forums on relevant skills topics by experts and implementing units) for Skills and Employability will play a role for knowledge sharing and utilisation as a part of the capacity building process. In line with the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on human resources and skills development in fostering closer cooperation among ASEAN member States in education, skills development and life-long learning for the empowerment of the peoples of ASEAN and for strengthening of the ASEAN Community, the ILO will invite representatives from some of the ASEAN countries to this event. The outcomes of the trainings, it is envisaged, will be assessed to lead towards a consistent approach on capacity building to selected national development.

Consultation Workshop on Vocational Skills Development Jun 14, 2012 from 01:00 AM to 10:00 AM — VietNam,

The ILO is organizing a one day consultation workshop on skills development in Viet Nam.

National Workshop on Skills Recognition for Returning Migrant Workers Jun 21, 2012 from 01:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Phnom Penh, Cambodia,

The national Workshop on Skills Recognition for Returning Migrant Workers, organized by the ILO, provides an opportunity for countries in the Southeast Asia region to, consider the issue (skills recognition for returning migrants), share their experiences and learn first-hand of the Cambodian efforts to implement the national action plan for the skills recognition of migrant workers.

Cambodia national policy consultation Aug 16, 2012 from 01:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Phnom Penh, Cambodia,

National Employment Policy for Cambodia with a focus on young women and men. 1st Tripartite Meeting.

“Academy on Skills Development” Skills and TVET for improved productivity, employment growth and development from Oct 15, 2012 01:00 AM to Oct 26, 2012 10:00 AM — Turin, Italy,

The International Training Centre of the ILO and the ILO Skills and Employability Department, in co-operation with the ILO/CINTERFOR (Inter-American Centre for Knowledge Development in Vocational Training), the German International Development Cooperation (GIZ), and the Luxembourg Agency for Development Cooperation are offering a two weeks international Skills Development Academy. Its purpose is to stimulate learning and knowledge exchange on major policy challenges and options for building effective, responsive and inclusive skills development systems and to discuss some of the latest trends in the area of skills development and TVET.

ILO/Regional Skills Programme/Regional Training on Employment Services from Oct 16, 2012 01:00 AM to Oct 19, 2012 10:00 AM — Amari Watergate Bangkok,

This workshop is designed to provide opportunities for participating countries to improve their knowledge and strengthen their capacities on the operations and functioning of Employment Service Centres as well as to expand the network to provide jobseekers with opportunities in domestic and overseas areas.

4th ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers’ Conference. from Oct 24, 2012 01:00 AM to Oct 26, 2012 10:00 AM — Ha Noi, Viet Nam,

The fourth ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference will be hosted by Viet Nam on 24 - 26 October 2012 in Hanoi. The theme of the Conference is "Employment and Social Protection - A key to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth". The Conference will be preceded by an ASEM Social Partners Forum on 24 October 2012 with the participation of worker and employer organizations from ASEM members and relevant international agencies.

ILO/Regional Skills Programme/Japan Regional Workshop and Study Programme on "Improving Skills and Employability for Youth Employment" from Mar 05, 2013 01:00 AM to Mar 08, 2013 08:00 AM

This workshop will help the participants explore practical work place learning schemes, internships and on-the-job schemes that can assist young people in transitioning from school to employment. This workshop is designed to provide opportunities for participating countries to: share global trends and good practices in assisting young people obtain decent employment; identify the role of skills in promoting youth employment; share country experiences on workplace learning schemes and internships; identify the key elements to be included in a generic skills portfolio for youth; and identify the role of employers’ and workers’ organizations in guiding youth and improving their skills and employability in general, and in developing and promoting workplace learning schemes, in particular.

Enterprise Development through Value Chains and Business Service Markets from Mar 18, 2013 01:00 AM to Jun 28, 2013 10:00 AM — Turin, Italy,

The course is highly relevant for professionals developing and implementing Value Chain and enterprise development projects in rural and urban areas. It offers a unique on-the-job learning opportunity using practical tools and lessons from enterprise development programs that have reached thousands of small enterprises in rural and urban areas.

Pacific Regional Conference on Disability 2013 from Apr 07, 2013 05:00 PM to Apr 12, 2013 05:00 PM — Ramada Plaza, Noumea, New Caledonia ,

National Conference on Meeting Today's and Tomorrow's Skills Needs (Vietnam) Apr 25, 2013 from 01:30 AM to 10:30 AM — New World Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam,

Organized by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in cooperation with the ILO. The main purpose of the conference is to bring together key stakeholders, including representatives of government, private sectors, workers' organizations, and development partners to discuss: i) the current situation, challenges and opportunities for skills development in Viet Nam ; ii) how best to bridge the gap between the training sector and the world of work with reference to international experiences and good practices in Viet Nam, and iii) recommendations for the legal and institutional reforms with a focus on the ongoing revision of the Law on Vocational Training.

Training of Management of Training Institutes (MoTI) from May 12, 2013 05:00 PM to May 17, 2013 05:00 PM — Lahore, Pakistan,

A six day training course for selected Principals and Empowering Vulnerable Groups through Education, Employment and Training (EET Project) - ILO Country Office for Pakistan

Academy on Skills Development from Nov 23, 2013 06:20 PM to Dec 04, 2013 06:20 PM — The International Training Centre of the ILO,Turin, Italy,

The International Training Centre of the ILO and the ILO Skills and Employability Programme, in cooperation with a variety of international development agencies, is offering a two weeks international Academy on Skills Development. The purpose of the Academy is to stimulate learning and knowledge exchange on policies, challenges and options for building effective, responsive and inclusive skills development systems and to analyze some of the latest trends in Skills Development and TVET. The programme reflects the principles and recommendations of the ILO-G20 Training Strategy “A Skilled Workforce for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth”. The Academy is aimed primarily at participants from developing and middle-income countries.

Orientation Workshop on Skills Ecosystem in India Apr 10, 2014 05:00 PM — New Delhi, India,

ILO training for professional development of officials of Aajeevika Skills, National Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development and Labour & Employment Division, Planning Commission.

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