Parallel Session 1 Discussion on “Adapting Towards the New Needs” Thematic Session on Labor Markets and Skills in the Digital Era Regional TVET Conference 2017 Myanmar International Convention Center 2 Naypyitaw, 13 June 2017

Lead-Off Speakers Dr. Shyamal Majumdar, Head, UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Bonn, Germany Ms. Meriem Kellou, Social Responsibility Manager for East Asia and Japan, Schneider Electric, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Open Discussion Part 1: Country Contexts How does the situation in your country compare to the examples and information provided? Does your country have a policy or plan for reforming TVET to be able to effectively respond to rapidly shifting skill needs? To what extent is your country’s TVET system investing in teacher professional development, curriculum reforms, and infrastructure, including any investment in emerging areas such as smart buildings, connectivity, educational technology, online resource development, online and blended learning?

Open Discussion Part 2: Country Priorities 4. For each of the following 3 categories (A, B, & C), what is the 1 specific measure you think would have the greatest impact in role of TVET in your country in responding to future shifting skill needs? Specific policy, strategy, or legal frameworks Specific measure to raise the technological readiness of TVET teachers and trainers Investment in specific new technologies, or other types of measures