In anticipation of the [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] ASEAN Integration, especially regarding the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015, it is clear that many aspects have to be considered and integrated in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Four major thrusts under AEC include a single market and production base, a highly competitive economic region, a region of equitable economic development, and a region fully integrated into the global economy (ASEAN Secretariat 2010). These thrusts encourage country members to collaborate in several areas. The areas that link
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In anticipation of the [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] ASEAN Integration, especially regarding the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015, it is clear that many aspects have to be considered and integrated in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Four major thrusts under AEC include a single market and production base, a highly competitive economic region, a region of equitable economic development, and a region fully integrated into the global economy (ASEAN Secretariat 2010). These thrusts encourage country members to collaborate in several areas. The areas that link closely to TVET, among others, are human resources development and capacity building, recognition of professional qualifications, and the integration of industries across the region to promote regional sourcing. [South East Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Vocational and Technical Education] SEAMEO VOCTECH as a regional centre for TVET in Southeast Asia plays an active role in addressing the three mentioned areas.
This paper will highlight the centre’s roles and initiatives relevant to AEC 2015, especially in the areas of capability building programs for TVET instructors and administrators, its engagement with partners in the mutual recognition arrangements, and initiative in arriving at TVET quality standards. This paper also shares TVET trends, issues and challenges based on the Training and Research Needs Analysis survey completed in 2013. These trends and issues help shape the centre’s programs and services, especially in addressing the initiatives in response to the ASEAN Economic Community.
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