#IEW2017: The Benefits of Studying Abroad
This week, we’re celebrating International Education Week! Today, read about the recent report from Institute of International Education that toutst the benefits of studying abroad.
Scholarship in Colleges: The Higher Technical Skills Webinar
On November 23rd the Higher Technical Skills Affinity Group will host a webinar examining how scholarship could operate in the professional and technical education and training sector. The webinar will be informed by the work of England’s Association of Colleges (AoC) and Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) Scholarship Project. The webinar will take place at 16:00 GMT with 25 minutes dedicated to a question and answer period.
#WFCP18: Call for Speaker Proposals Open
Speaker proposals for the 2018 World Congress in Melbourne are now being accepted. Speakers will contribute to the discussions of the Congress theme: Preparing for the Skills Future, Now and to the Congress outcomes as leaders in the professional and technical education sector gather to consider disruption to the economy, education, and labour market.
#WFCP18: Preparing for the Skills Future, Now
Delegates to the 2018 World Congress will explore how the professional and technical education and training sector can start Preparing for the Skills Future, Now. The next World Congress will take place in Melbourne, Australia from October 8 – 10, 2018.
WFCP Awards of Excellence Nominations Now Open
The 3rd WFCP Awards of Excellence are now accepting nominations in all categories. The Awards recognize excellence in WFCP membership in seven categories, connected to the Federation’s affinity groups.
Postsecondary International Network: September Newsletter
Check out the latest PIN newsletter and get caught up on their happenings.
WFCP Launches Redesigned Website
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is pleased to welcome you to our redesigned website.
Open Public Consultation for the Evaluation of the EU Agencies: EUROFOUND, CEDEFOP, ETF, EU-OSHA
The European Commission has launched of an open public consultation for the evaluation of the four EU Agencies under the remit of the Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion – Eurofound, Cedefop, ETF and EU-OSHA.
Official Notice: Annual General Meeting
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics hereby notifies its members that the Annual General Meeting will be held on April 29th, 2017 at 12 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
WFCP Board Election
The WFCP Board of Directors is accepting nominations for three vacant seats available on the Board. The seats will be filled through a vote of the members at the Annual General Meeting in April in Ottawa, Canada.