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October 24th – 25th, 2018
Seoul, Republic of Korea
As part of a long-term strategy to strengthen its cluster networks, UNEVOC has facilitated cluster-based approaches towards collaboration and peer learning. The consolidation process is helping to identify priorities within the various UNEVOC cluster networks and creating opportunities to work together and share experiences.
The main objectives were to:
During the cluster consolidation workshop, participants convened on a TVET response to the digitization of work environments and adoption of technologies in everyday life, the demands of a green economy, and increasing the attractiveness of TVET through establishing quality TVET systems. Technical input and discussions led by Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, Mr. Shyamal Majumdar, emphasized STEAM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), as a new set of foundation skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing technology-enabled environment. Mr Bin Hj Abd Hamid Sumardi, from the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE), a UNEVOC Centre in Brunei Darussalam, noted, "Life skills are important when embracing Industry 4.0", and highlighted the need for teachers to become effective facilitators of digital skills in the 21st century.