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Skills for Employability Overview

Summary

Skills for Employability seeks to raise the profile and quality of vocational education and training in Central and Southern Asia by improving the links between education and employers, and equipping young people with the skills needed for work in the global economy. The project will involve governments, government agencies, training institutions, employers, trainers and vocational trainees in the UK, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan and Iran. It is managed by the British Council and scheduled to last from July 2007 to March 2011.

Age range: 16 - 65
Language: English
Owner: Tom Broadhurst

Project stage: In progress
Last update: 14 years ago

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Announcements about the British Council's VET project in Central and South Asia.

New Partnership opportunities: The British Council is looking for quality UK colleges that would like to form sustainable partnerships with training institutions in Central and Southern Asia (CSA), as an essential component of our Vocational Educational and Training (VET) project, Skills for Employability. In support of the national TVET reforms, the project aims to establish industry-driven curriculum pilots in key sectors of the economy that equip young people with the technical and generic skills that employers require. These will act as models of good practice, may contribute towards more widespread reform in the participating countries, and provide a platform for sustainable international relationships. The Partnerships will provide participating institutions with funded opportunities for staff development and exchange, new learning opportunities for students, active involvement in VET reform agenda’s and development of strong relationships in emerging markets. Grant funding of up to £23,000 per year is available for a maximum of 2 years, to commence 1st April 2009. Participating countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Partnerships are currently available in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan in the following occupational areas: Country Subject Area Afghanistan - Construction Bangladesh - Construction Nepal - Construction Pakistan - Engineering Application deadline 30th September 2008

Partnerships

Partnerships between colleges and training providers in UK and Central and Southern Asia are a key delivery mechanism for Skills for Employability. The partnerships should aim to develop pilot industry-linked curriculum packages that can be used as models of good practice - influencing wider VET reform by increasing the employability of VET graduates. Partnerships will faciliate interaction between teachers and students, and are a vital tool for encouraging greater inter-cultural understanding between UK and countries in Central and Southern Asia.

Documents and Resources

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Here you can find useful resources about Skills for Employability

	CSA Application Guidelines (september_2008_call).doc 123.5 kB
	Partnership Project Plan Template 151.0 kB
	UK-CSA College partnerships guidelines 116.5 kB
	Partnership workshop - lessons and tips 38.5 kB
	Preparatory Visit Form 129.5 kB
	Partnership Workshop Presentations, December 2007 5
	Project Brief 58.5 kB