Events & milestones

• 2024

• April

  2 events
  

  24 April 2024

  BILT Learning Lab: Equitable, excellent, empowering - Innovative TVET in hospitality

  This Learning Lab takes place on 24 April 2024, as part of the BILT Bridging Event for Europe hosted at Cometa, Italy. Taking two examples from the hospitality sector, the Learning Lab aims to explore how to create inclusive settings, based on holistic approaches that extend beyond the classroom and in which ways inclusive TVET programmes can prepare students for structural changes in both regional and global economies.

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  22 April 2024

  BILT Bridging Event: Towards inclusive excellence in TVET

  The BILT Bridging Event for Europe takes place 22-24 April 2024 in Como, Italy, and is hosted by the UNEVOC Centre Cometa. It provides a platform for international policy learning, knowledge exchange, innovation transfer and networking among TVET policy makers, practitioners and researchers. The event takes lessons from Europe as a starting point for interregional discussion and collaboration on future-oriented TVET systems and TVET delivery.

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• 2023

• November

  2 events
  

  9 November 2023

  Empowering human teaching talent with digital skills

  This webinar comprised two presentations from Cedefop VET experts on digital skill requirements and skills mismatched for teaching professionals, and EU member state policy responses to digital skills development for VET teachers and trainers. Taking place within the 2023 European Year of Skills, it is an excellent opportunity to engage in further discussion and debate on how to support VET institutions and businesses in offering work-based learning.

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  7 November 2023

  Internationalizing vocational excellence: a new self-assessment tool for TVET

  As part of UNESCO-UNEVOC's work to create a database of TVET toolkits, this webinar presented the work of the European Training Foundation (ETF) in developing an International Self-Assessment Tool for Centres of Vocational Excellence (ISATCOVE). Julian Stanley from the ETF presented the background to the self-assessment tool, its structure and how it will contribute to excellence in TVET.

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• October

  2 events
  

  26 October 2023

  BILT Learning Lab: How Tourism Training Australia is creating flexible learning pathways in TVET through micro-credentials

  This Learning Lab took place on 26 October 2023, as part of the BILT Learning Forum. It focused on Tourism Training Australia's micro-credential platform and its use of AI to target potential students and their learning needs, followed by a regional panel discussion on the role of micro-credentials across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe.

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  24 October 2023

  BILT Learning Forum 'Striving for excellence: Shaping skills development and strengthening global collaboration in TVET'

  The global Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) Learning Forum Striving for excellence: Shaping skills development and strengthening global collaboration in TVET concluded the two-year cycle of BILT Bridging Events in the three focus regions: Europe (Finland, June 2022), Africa (Kenya, November 2022) and Asia-Pacific (Singapore, June 2023).

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• June

  2 events
  

  26 June 2023

  Hybrid BILT Bridging Event - TVET for Hospitality and Tourism

  UNESCO-UNEVOC and Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore are co-hosting a hybrid BILT Bridging Conference from 26 to 28 June 2023. The conference will provide a platform to outline trends in green and digital qualifications and competencies in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on the hospitality and tourism sector.

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  15 June 2023

  BILT Learning Lab: Fifty Shades Greener explores its entrepreneurial take on how to develop sustainable practices and curriculum

  This Learning Lab will focus on how Fifty Shades Greener, a woman-led TVET provider, is thinking outside of the box on how to green education in the tourism and hospitality sector.

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• April

  1 event
  

  6 April 2023

  BILT Expert Group on the dual transition in hospitality and tourism

  A BILT Expert Group, composed of 29 members representing national bodies, international and regional organizations, TVET providers, and NGOs from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, investigates the implications of the green and digital transition on TVET for the hospitality and tourism sector.

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• March

  2 events
  

  31 March 2023

  BILT spotlight on Africa: Making TVET governance fit for the future

  The first webinar of the BILT spotlight on Africa series was presented by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Ghana. They discussed with participants how to overcome fragmentation of the TVET system and shared their lessons learned.

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  8 March 2023

  Young Africa: Embracing equal opportunities for women in TVET both online and offline

  This Learning Lab focused on how the Young Africa confederation, an alliance of independently owned and operated NGOs in Africa, is supporting young women in TVET.

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• January

  1 event
  

  25 January 2023

  The Future of VET in Europe: Trends and lessons for a global debate

  UNESCO-UNEVOC hosted this webinar in partnership with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) on the current trends in European TVET. CEDEFOP presented the findings of a wide-ranging and in-depth study on ‘The future of vocational education and training’ (CEDEFOP, 2019-2022) to the global TVET audience.

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• 2022

• November

  2 events
  

  7 November 2022

  Atlas of emerging trends

  The 'Atlas of emerging trends in new qualifications and competencies in TVET' helps TVET stakeholders reflect upon, and share knowledge about, the challenges and opportunities facing TVET systems. The Atlas works within the BILT framework of three I’s: identification, integration and implementation of new qualifications and competencies in TVET. It has a special focus on the dual transition of greening and digitalization affecting the future of work and society.

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  7 November 2022

  Going green and digital: TVET for hospitality and tourism

  Being the first on-site Bridging Event of the BILT project in Africa, this conference provided a platform to discuss trends in green and digital qualifications and competencies in Africa, with a focus on the hospitality and tourism sector. Participants outlined the scope and focus of the new BILT Expert Group, and identified opportunities for collaboration among African institutions as well as across the BILT regions.

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• October

  1 event
  

  12 October 2022

  BILT Learning Lab: H2Skills - training development for the hydrogen economy

  H2Skills: training needs in the hydrogen economy focuses on how to find and fill local skills gaps in the northern German hydrogen economy. Seeking to best identify actual market needs, data was gathered through expert interviews as well as the use of an online survey. For the complete picture, all companies working in the northeastern part of Lower Saxony were asked to participate. Based on the analysis, targeted curriculum was developed that tapped into the real needs expressed by the local industries. 

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• September

  1 event
  

  6 September 2022

  Webinar 'Ready to respond: TVET and refugees'

  This webinar explored effective ways of fostering refugees’ labour market inclusion by providing them with access to tailored professional training. It featured experts from United Nations agencies, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations who shared their experience and best practices in the field.

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• June

  1 event
  

  21 June 2022

  Mapping current trends in TVET for sustainable and digital transformation

  This BILT Bridging Event offers a platform to discuss emerging trends in new qualifications and competencies (NQC) in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Deep-dive discussions address sectors that are particularly affected by the green and digital transformation, and explore which competencies and qualifications will lose or gain importance, and how TVET systems and stakeholders can respond.

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• May

  1 event
  

  10 May 2022

  BILT Learning Lab: MilleaLab –The All-In-One Virtual Reality Platform for Educators and Learners

  MilleaLab trains and certifies teachers and supports educators in Indonesia in becoming ambassadors for VR-based learning. The cloud-based platform provides users with hundreds of templates and 3D models to create customized virtual learning content without requiring coding skills.

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• April

  1 event
  

  1 April 2022

  Self-Reflection Tool pilot workshops kick-off

  BILT’s Self-Reflection Tool (SRT) guides TVET providers in assessing their preparedness to identify new qualifications and competencies in a timely and accurate manner, integrate them into appealing and flexible curricula and training regulations, and implement them in innovative training approaches (the Three I’s process).

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• March

  2 events
  

  24 March 2022

  BILT Learning Lab: Gearbox Makerspace and Product Development. Unlocking the potential of innovative entrepreneurial activities

  This Learning Lab features the Gearbox Makerspace training centre in Nairobi, Kenya. It provides young inventors with the equipment and knowledge to realize their concepts. It fosters entrepreneurial culture by sharing prototyping facilities and offering training in manufacturing, fabrication and design. Learn firsthand from the panellists how Gearbox works and how it helped boost their business!

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  21 March 2022

  Peer Learning Wheel

  The BILT project introduces the Peer Learning Wheel, an online tool that supports peer learning among TVET institutions. Its purpose is to open opportunities for collaboration to improve the identification, integration or implementation of new qualifications and competencies in TVET.

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• 2021

• December

  2 events
  

  7 December 2021

  Publication release: New qualifications and competencies for future-oriented TVET

  This three-volume publication on new qualifications and competencies caters to the needs of different TVET stakeholder groups, which are categorized into macro, meso and micro levels.

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  7 December 2021

  BILT Learning Forum on 'New Qualifications and Competencies: Building the Future of TVET'

  The project's flagship event, the BILT Learning Forum, featured the NQC publication launch and expert discussions on future-oriented TVET systems, a marketplace on innovative practices, a roadshow on digital media tools in TVET and networking sessions to connect with fellow TVET practitioners.

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• November

  1 event
  

  29 November 2021

  Innovation and Learning Practices from Africa and Asia-Pacific published

  After publishing a series of European initiatives in 2020, 15 innovative practices from Africa and Asia were added to the database in November 2021. Search for current innovations in TVET by country, keyword or theme!

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• October

  1 event
  

  19 October 2021

  BILT Learning Lab: Adapting and Integrating the ASEAN In-Company Trainer Standard in Thailand

  BILT Learning Labs are an opportunity for TVET stakeholders to explore specific 'Innovation and Learning Practices' from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The Lab’s focus is on the transferability of practices. This example shows the practical adaptation and integration of new competencies: what was done to adapt national competence requirements to international frameworks.

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• June

  1 event
  

  15 June 2021

  Online conference on Bridging Africa and Europe: New Qualifications and Competencies in TVET

  Our series of Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET conferences continued 15 and 16 June 2021 in our virtual venue. 460 participants joined us for an exchange of innovative ideas and experiences among TVET stakeholders to enhance peer learning!

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• April

  1 event
  

  27 April 2021

  Online conference on Bridging Asia-Pacific and Europe: New Qualifications and Competencies in TVET

  On 27 and 28 April 2021, the 'Bridging Asia-Pacific and Europe: New Qualifications and Competencies in TVET' conference brought together more than 400 participants in a 3D online event that explored different aspects related to identification, integration and implementation of new qualifications and competencies in TVET.

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• March

  2 events
  

  15 March 2021

  Video on the 'MiniMaster' innovative practice by Cometa Formazione, Italy

  The MiniMaster initiative at Cometa Formazione aims to reduce the risk of social exclusion and unemployment of migrants, closing skills gap faced by local companies, and changing the negative attitudes of host communities towards this vulnerable group. Find out more in this video!

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  15 March 2021

  Video on the 'Individual Learning Pathways' innovative practice by Omnia, Finland

  Following major TVET reforms in Finland that came into effect in January 2018, the Finnish TVET system began to offer individual learning pathways in order to enhance students’ success and make TVET more attractive. Find out how it worked in this video!

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• February

  1 event
  

  9 February 2021

  Video on the 'AM 4.0 Lab' innovative practice by Miguel Altuna, Spain

  How can TVET institutions keep pace with rapid digital developments? Miguel Altuna addresses this challenge with the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing 4.0 Lab. Find out more about their innovative approach.

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• 2020

• December

  2 events
  

  18 December 2020

  Kick-Start experts meeting on New Qualifications and Competencies

  TVET experts from three regions met to discuss the development of the practical guide on New Qualifications and Competencies.

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  8 December 2020

  Bridging Conference on New Qualifications and Competencies in TVET: success stories at strategic and operational levels

  Organized by the BILT project, this conference discussed the relevance, applicability and prioritization of new qualifications and competencies with the global TVET community, with a view on practical examples from Europe, Africa and Asia and the Pacific.

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• November

  1 event
  

  16 November 2020

  Publication release: Trends Mapping Study on New Qualifications and Competencies for TVET

  With a focus on the perspectives of the European UNEVOC Network, the study identifies nine trends related to new qualifications and competencies shaping the future of TVET.

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• September

  1 event
  

  2 September 2020

  BILT online workshop with Africa

  The second online bridging event took place on 2 September 2020. This session allowed participants from Africa to learn more about BILT and discuss opportunities for engagement with the project.

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• July

  1 event
  

  29 July 2020

  BILT online workshop with Asia and the Pacific

  The first BILT online workshop allowed UNEVOC Centres and TVET stakeholders from Asia and the Pacific region to learn more about BILT and explore opportunities for engagement with the project.

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• June

  1 event
  

  1 June 2020

  BILT Virtual Conference on New Qualifications and Competencies in TVET

  This virtual conference discussed topics concerning the identification and implementation of new qualifications and competencies in curricula and training regulations, now and in the future.

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• 2019

• December

  2 events
  

  10 December 2019

  BILT Thematic Workshop: Migration and TVET

  The BILT workshop on ‘Migration and TVET’ brought together experts from nine European countries (Cyprus, Germany, Finland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and UK) to discuss practical solutions to migration-related challenges.

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  2 December 2019

  UNESCO-UNEVOC officially launches the BILT project to a global audience

  In the framework of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Forum on ‘Advancing Learning and Innovation in TVET’, the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project was launched to a global audience on 2 December 2019.

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• November

  1 event
  

  12 November 2019

  BILT Thematic Workshop: New Qualifications and Competencies in TVET

  An ever-present challenge faced by TVET systems is to identify new qualifications and competencies needed for the world of work in the 21st Century, and to define different approaches of introducing them in curricula or training regulations.

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• October

  3 events
  

  30 October 2019

  BILT Thematic Workshop: Entrepreneurship in TVET

  Twelve participants from nine countries met at Tknika in the Basque Country, Spain, to share and discuss their innovative approaches in Entrepreneurship in the framework of the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project.

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  23 October 2019

  BILT Thematic Workshop: Greening TVET

  During the two-day BILT workshop hosted by Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, nine institutions from eight European countries presented innovative examples of initiatives that address challenges related to greening TVET.

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  2 October 2019

  BILT Thematic Workshop: Digitalization

  UNESCO-UNEVOC and OsloMet organized a two-day workshop on Digitalization as part of the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) Project. Experts from ten European countries presented cases of how they tackle the challenge of Digitalization in TVET.

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• July

  1 event
  

  11 July 2019

  BILT Project Kick-off Conference

  The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre held the kick-off conference for its Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project on 10-11 July in Bonn, Germany.

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