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    15
    Nov

    Small Steps, Big Gains: Micro-cre­den­ti­als for Lifelong Learning

    “SKILLS Bridge” Masterclass series

    Organiser: ILO, World Bank and UNESCO

    The Masterclass will explore how micro-cre­den­ti­als can enhance lifelong learning oppor­tu­ni­ties and address skills gaps, and how they can connect with national qua­li­fi­ca­ti­on system. You will hear from experts from Asia, Europe and Americas who will share their insights and experiences.

    Please register in advance.

    The event is open to anyone who is inte­re­sted in enhancing skills and lifelong learning systems around the world. It is free of charge and will be conducted in English. You can find more details in the programme attached to this post.

    13:00 – 14:30
    Online
    Webinar
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    May

    2027

    May
    18–
    20
    10:00
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Conference

    7th Crossing Boundaries Conference

    Learning Across Continents: Conversations in a divided world

    VETNET

    Topics:

    • How do we understand the role of VET in preparing young people for work when labour markets and workplaces are in flux nationally and internationally?
    • Is this changing the nature of VET and VET curricula? Is it raising new questions on work, labour markets and education? What is core to VET that is stable across different contexts?
    • Are systems looking more similar or more different from each other?
    • What are the main factors—such as workplace organisation, changing labour markets, changing enrolment in schools and universities, and the nature of economies that are influencing different aspects of VET provision—such as curriculum, governance, partnerships, enrollment patterns—in different countries?
    • How do we connect better as researchers, and use VET research to build connection?

    Dates and timeline

    • Submission of abstracts: opens 15 October 2026, closes 15 November 2026
    • Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2026
    • Submission of full paper: 20 February 2027
    • Feedback to your paper: 31 March 2027. You will then have 10 days to make the necessaries changes.
    • Conference: 18-20 May 2027