BRICS-TCA Members International Meeting on Preparation of the Study “Technical and vocational education and its impact on the development of the potential of the BRICS countries”

On July 25, 2024, a dialogue concerning the study design and the conclusive examination of the TVET of the BRICS member nations was conducted. The study's focus is "Technical and vocational education and its influence on the growth potential of the BRICS countries." The emphasis on the impact of TVET is deliberate. The TVET systems of the BRICS countries are distinct, each with their individual histories, administration styles, socio-economic environments, and strategic objectives. Despite these variations, they all have a shared attribute: they each make a significant contribution to their respective nations' advancement, thereby boosting the potential of the BRICS countries. This six-month project is intended to facilitate the creation of a comprehensive review publication.

Дата Публикации: 2024-07-25

Meeting of the BRICS Education Ministers

The 11th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting was held in Kazan on 11th June. The meeting participants deliberated on cooperation priorities and confirmed several agreements. The gathering led to the signing of a declaration known as the KAZAN Declaration of the 11th Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Education, dated 11th June 2024. The declaration served to outline the primary areas of activity within the BRICS-TCA cooperation framework. The meeting attendees reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the BRICS Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) exchange and cooperation. They also emphasized the essential role of the BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance (BRICS-TCA) as a multilateral platform for dialogue, experience sharing, and project collaboration. The meeting members welcomed the development of common approaches for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of technical and vocational education and training systems via joint research projects.

Дата Публикации: 2024-06-11

BRICS-TCA Online Seminar on Cooperation in the Field of Technical Vocational Education and Training

The BRICS-TCA Online Seminar on Cooperation in Technical Vocational Education and Training took place in a hybrid format on the 29th of May 2024. This event was hosted both online via the Vinteo platform and in person at the “Safmar Grand Moscow” hotel. The aim was to attract and familiarize new members with the BRICS TVET Alliance's activities and the development of TVET in previously joined countries, as well as to shape a vision for the future. Over 140 participants attended the seminar, including 15 in-person attendees and 8 online participants. Connections were made from Brazil, China, South Africa, and several educational organizations from Russia. Representatives from the BRICS countries' embassies in Moscow were also present, including Ms. Maitha Al Saleh and Ms. Yulia Latysheva from the UAE Embassy in Moscow. Online participants included Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Elsergany from the Embassy of Egypt in Moscow and Mr. Sun Mingchun from the Ministry of Education of China. Speakers from the Russian Federation included Mr. Denis Gribov, Mr. Usman Rassukhanov, Mr. Viktor Neumyvakin, and Mr. Sergei Kozhevnikov. The seminar was moderated by Ms. Marina Nevskaya. Presentations were given by officials from the BRICS-TCA Secretariat and representatives from Chinese and South African Colleges. Dr. Liu Limin, Ms. An Yan, Mrs. Hu Dianyu, Mr. Tshepo Ngcobo, and Ms. Zhao Ye were among the speakers. The seminar was organized by the BRICS-TCA Secretariate and the Federal Institute for VET Development, with technical support provided by Roscongress.

Дата Публикации: 2024-05-29

Skilling for growth, development and poverty reduction through vocational education and training

Дата Публикации: 2024-05-22

Inclusion in the field of Vocational Education and Training

On May 7th, 2024, the inaugural 2024 BRICS-TCA TVET Teacher Capacity Building Webinar was held, focusing on "Inclusion in the field of Vocational Education and Training." This webinar was designed to promote the development of Technical and Vocational education and training for disabled individuals in the BRICS nations. The discussion centered around critical aspects of inclusive vocational education, including improving access, creating accessible environments, providing counseling and career guidance, vocational orientation, methodological and psychological support, and organizing educational skills competitions for specific categories of students with disabilities. The use of contemporary educational and digital technologies in TVET was also explored. The webinar was moderated by Ms. Zhao Ye, a representative of CEAIE (BRICS-TCA Secretariat). Ms. Tatevik Karabekyan, Deputy Director of the Department of State Policy in the Field of Secondary Vocational Education and Training at the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, highlighted the significance of the Abilympics movement and state support measures in her opening remarks. Ms. Dina Makeeva, Head of the Federal Methodological Center for Inclusion Development and Member of the Executive Committee of the International Abilympics Federation, presented on Russia's experience in developing inclusive TVET. She discussed employers' involvement in offering training locations and jobs for individuals with disabilities and the organization of professional skills Championships “Abilympics” for individuals with disabilities. One of the primary accomplishments of the “Abilympics” Championships is the subsequent employment of its participants. Prof. Mauricio José de Souza Neto of the Federal Institute of Bahia (IFBA) (Brazil) outlined CONIF'S objectives for inclusion, the framework for developing inclusive policies, teacher training programs, and the major debates and challenges for inclusion within CONIF. Following the presentations, the speakers responded to questions from the attendees. The first webinar in the series of TVET Teacher Capacity Building was a success and marked an excellent beginning to the BRICS-TCA activities in 2024 under the Presidency of the Russian Federation in BRICS. The webinar was organized by the BRICS-TCA Secretariate and the Federal Institute for VET Development (Russian Federation). Approximately 90 participants from Russia, China, South Africa, and Brazil attended the event.

Дата Публикации: 2024-05-07