Upcoming Webinar: Achieving the SDGs: Creating transformation through skills development and the social enterprise model
Join the SDG Affinity Group on Tuesday November 23rd at 7:00 PM EST for a panel discussion focusing on Achieving the SDGs: Creating transformation through skills development and the social enterprise model. This month we are recognizing Global Entrepreneurship Week, held around the world from November 8th – 14th 2021. In honour of this week we will highlight social entrepreneurs and educators in the […]
Upcoming Webinar: Applied Research In VET: An International Perspective
Date and Time: November 29, 2021 – 9:00 pm Victoria (Canada) November 30, 2021 – 12:00 am New York, 6:00 am Madrid, 4:00 pm Canberra Registration: HERE Our November 2021 Applied Research and Innovation Affinity Group Webinar features a keynote presentation by two undergraduate students who have experienced the benefits of applied research during their […]
WFCP Launches Global Statement Calling for a Global Coordinated Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Read the statement here. The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics is pleased to announce the launch of our first ever ‘Global Statement’ calling on all vocational, professional and technical education and training institutions from around the world to coordinate an education, training and skills offer that speeds up economic and social recovery following the […]
Upcoming Webinar: The Role Of TVET Institutions In Refugee Inclusion
Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 am New York, 11:00 am São Paulo, 3:00 pm London Dear colleague, We invite you to attend our upcoming webinar: The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions in Refugee Inclusion. The webinar will address initiatives and best practices carried out by institutions from Brazil, Canada and the United […]
Upcoming Webinar: A Path Forward: The role of Indigenous Knowledge in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals
Join the SDG Affinity Group on Tuesday September 28th at 8:00 PM EDT for a panel a discussion focusing on A Path Forward: The role of Indigenous Knowledge in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. In honour of the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada on September 30th, Indigenous guests from Canada, Australia and New Zealand will speak on the important […]
Message from new WFCP Chair, Dawn Ward
It is a great honour to take over the role of Chair of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics. As a Board member it has been humbling to see and hear of the wonderful work that our members deliver for their students, businesses and the communities they serve. As a diverse Board representing our […]
Appointment of new WFCP Chair, Dawn Ward
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is pleased to welcome Dawn Ward – Chief Executive and Principal of Burton and South Derbyshire College, UK – as the organization’s new Chair. Dawn Ward brings to the position a wealth of experience. She has been an engaged member of WFCP and its Board for many years and […]
Register for ‘Lessons from the Pandemic: Re-Invention’ Webinar
In collaboration between the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) and the Postsecondary International Network (PIN). Time: Thursday August 26th 2021 (6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, New York) Registration (free): HERE As countries emerge from the pandemic (which they will eventually do) what should post-secondary institutions look like? What role […]
Launch of World’s Best Practice Guide Vol. 3
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics is pleased to announce the launch of the third edition of its World’s Best Practice Guide in Professional Technical Education and Training. As in our two previous editions, this third volume features award winning institutions, individuals and projects engaged in professional and technical education and training (PTET) from […]
2022 Awards of Excellence Now Open
WFCP Awards of Excellence Nominations are Now Open Have the achievement of your college or polytechnic recognized on the world stage. If you have leading practices or outstanding achievements, then nominate those for the Awards of Excellence of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) to be announced and celebrated at the World Congress […]