Have a look at some of our policy dialogue activities during 2011-2013 and see how we bring together international agencies, governments and education institutions to work together to improve skills and employability.
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UK Seminar Series:
Quality assurance in technical and vocational education, 18–22 February 2013, London. This Seminar provided delegates with a detailed insight into the UK’s approach to quality assurance in technical and vocational education and useful models for those involved in national educational reform.
Employer engagement and apprenticeships seminar, 3-7 December 2012, London. This Seminar, developed in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service, explored key priorities and challenges in engaging with employers. |
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Skills for Employability 5th Advisory Forum in UAE took a place on 14 October 2012 in Abu Dhabi. Considering previous feedbacks from last forums, the theme of the meeting focused on introducing ’Matrix standard’ and ‘Career Guidance’. |
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A study tour to the UK for Senior Skills delegation from the Sindh and Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority was organised by British Council in partnership with the International Organisation of Labour. As a result of this visit, a Letter of Intent was signed aiming to aid the setting up of competency based curricula and collection of labour market intelligence. |
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Quality Assurance in Technical and Vocational Education and Skills:
International Study Tour, December 2011
Share key learning, ideas and comments arising from our recent major UK study tour |
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Transforming training provision across China
Developing curricula that meet the needs of China’s local and national employers |
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Changing Perceptions of Skills
Tackling the low status of skills in societies across the world to develop future generations of skilled, employable young people. |
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Good Apprenticeship study tour
Apprenticeships are a great way to develop and motivate a highly skilled workforce. |
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“Bringing the Learning Home” in Cairo
International skills partnerships are a great way to share ideas and expertise and collaborate on ground breaking vocational educational projects. |
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UK expertise boosts teams’ performances at WorldSkills London 2011
China and Vietnam have totally different experiences of WorldSkills competitions. But both were keen to boost their chances of success by working with the British Council |
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UK team celebrates impressive medal win at WorldSkills London 2011
The UK team has come away from the world’s largest and most spectacular skills competition with an admirable total of 24 medals, including 4 golds. |
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WorldSkills London 2011 – two young international students share their personal experiences of this singular event
Competitors from Vietnam and Jordan tell their stories. |
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WorldSkills seminar addresses key skills issues in Arabic world
WorldSkills London 2011 Global Marketplace provided three days of high profile debate including an interactive session on 'Meeting the Skills Challenge in the Arabic World'. |
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