The BRICS Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Cooperation Alliance will convene a seminar on May 29, 2024, in a hybrid format, organized by the Russian Ministry of Education and the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education. This seminar will serve as a platform for the third BRICS TVET Institution Presidents Forum, focusing on expanding cooperation in vocational education among member countries.
Key Objectives
The seminar will emphasize network-based interaction between educational, research, and production organizations to improve the efficiency of HR training across various industrial sectors. Topics of discussion will include:
- International Cooperation in Vocational Education: Promoting collaboration between BRICS members in training skilled workers for global markets.
- Interaction with the Labor Market: Strengthening ties between educational institutions and industry to ensure vocational education aligns with market demands.
- Expanding Access to Vocational Training: Addressing equal opportunities for education, ensuring all students have access to vocational education and training (TVET).
- Growing Demand for Blue-Collar Professions: Discussing the rising need for TVET and skilled labor in BRICS countries.
Seminar Participants
The event will be attended by BRICS members, including new member countries, and will feature participation from:
- Educational Authorities
- Vocational Education Institutions
- Higher Education Organizations implementing vocational training programs
- Employers collaborating with colleges and technical schools
- Representatives of BRICS embassies
BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance
Established in 2022, the BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance focuses on creating a multilateral platform for sharing information and best practices. The Alliance aims to enhance international cooperation in vocational education, improve employment opportunities, and ensure the availability of skilled workers across BRICS countries.
This seminar also serves as part of the preparation for the annual BRICS Ministers of Education meeting. It provides a valuable opportunity to discuss the future of vocational education and HR development across BRICS nations.
The Roscongress Foundation is responsible for managing the event under Russia’s BRICS Chairship, with a goal of fostering deeper educational and vocational partnerships within the BRICS framework.
