Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The vision of the Sustainable Development Goals Affinity Group is to advance the awareness and adoption of the SDGs as integral to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) learning, through knowledge exchange, bridging of experiences and the creation of an engaged community of practice encompassing a diversity of views while working to embed SDG principles through our organization’s processes and practices to ensure no one is left behind.
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Co-Lead: Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), Canada
The vision of the Sustainable Development Goals Affinity Group is to advance the awareness and adoption of the SDGs as integral to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) learning, through knowledge exchange, bridging of experiences and the creation of an engaged community of practice encompassing a diversity of views while working to embed SDG principles through our organization’s processes and practices to ensure no one is left behind.
Collaborator: UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET, Germany
Co-Lead: Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW), Australia
TAFE NSW is the government public provider of vocational education and training in New South Wales, Australia. Dating back to the 1830s, today TAFE NSW is one of the largest training providers in the world and each year, more than 500,000 students enroll into nationally recognized courses and training. TAFE NSW offers hundreds of courses with qualifications from certificates to Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree levels while the online arm, TAFE Digital, is the largest online education provider in Australia, currently servicing over 150,000 learners.
Co-Lead: Instituto Nacional de Capacitación Profesional (INACAP), Chile
INACAP is a higher education institution which offers 2-year vocational and 4-year professional programs. Since 1966 INACAP has opened 28 campuses in 20 of the most important cities of Chile,
currently educating over 100,000 undergraduate students. The curriculum offered at each campus is
designed to prepare highly trained technicians and professionals to work in various industries. INACAP has contributed to the socioeconomic and sustainable development of Chile through the impact of its multi-campus infrastructure.
TAFE Queensland is the premier provider of vocational education and training in Queensland, Australia. With a history spanning over 143 years, TAFE Queensland offers a wide range of courses from certificates to advanced diplomas and bachelor degrees. Each year, more than 130,000 students enrol in TAFE Queensland’s programs, which are designed to equip learners with practical skills and knowledge for the workforce. TAFE Queensland is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in education, ensuring that students are prepared for the demands of the modern labour market. Through its extensive network of over 60 campuses and online and virtual learning options, TAFE Queensland plays a crucial role in supporting the economic and social development of the region.
In 2021, TAFE Queensland formally embarked on a sustainability journey by launching its inaugural Social and Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2020-24. This plan outlined the organisation’s goals, strategies, and actions to achieve its commitment to sustainability. In 2023, TAFE Queensland further solidified its dedication by becoming an official member of the SDG Accord. Recently, TAFE Queensland updated their Sustainability Action Plan to extend its efforts through to 2028. TAFE Queensland is committed to collaborating with learning institutions worldwide to share best practices and work together on all matters related to sustainability.