#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.
WFCP Summer Newsletter
The new issue of the WFCP’s newsletter is now available. In this issue you’ll meet our new Directors elected to the Board at the April Annual General Meeting, read about how college STEM students are using their innovative ideas to help their communities, and learn about some of the challenges to implementing higher apprenticeships.
2nd European Vocational Skills Week
The 2nd European Vocational Skills Week will be held from November 20-24, 2017 with activities planned across the continent.
The Vitória Declaration – Now Available in Portuguese
The Vitória Declaration articulates the WFCP’s commitment to achieving the goal of inclusive and equitable education for all.