June 5-7, 2018 (APEC central-fund)

Regional Industry-Academia Collaboration for Talent Development: An Exchange of Skills Training, Internships, and Jobs

Co-sponsoring economies: Indonesia; Korea; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; United States; Viet Nam

To address the issue of youth employability by closing the gap between education and skills, this project re-strategizes collaborative partnerships among APEC member economies. As a follow-up event to the April 2017 TVET (Technological and Vocational Education and Training) Forum hosted in Chinese Taipei, this project highlights a new model of exchange, including professional and technical skills training, internships, talent mobility, and workplace experiences for APEC youth. It will promote and demonstrate a series of strategically-designed, industry-driven TVET programs with partner companies in Chinese Taipei to strengthen connectivity among APEC member economies. A collaborative network built by academic institutions, private sector, and government organizations guarantees long-term exchange of resources and support for multi-lateral enablement.