World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP)

Save The Date: The 2026 WFCP World Congress is coming to Nairobi, Kenya We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 WFCP World Congress will be held at the prestigious Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya from November 23 - 28, 2026! About the Host Association: The Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) was established in 1978 to support professional and skills development and promote policy advocacy in favor of TVET. Headquartered in Nairobi, ATUPA has grown to be a rallying point for educational institutions focused on technical and vocational education. Congress Theme and Objectives: The theme of the 2026 WFCP World Congress draws participants to work toward improved practices and considers the role WFCP members can play toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Objectives include facilitating knowledge exchange, showcasing success stories, fostering partnerships, and promoting inclusive and equitable access to quality TVET programs. We look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi in 2026 for an unforgettable WFCP World Congress. Stay tuned for more updates and details! For more information, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eB6ednJY

HVCC was the recipient of six prestigious WFCP Awards of Excellence at this year’s World Congress! HVCC's Director of Global Initiatives Dr. Jay Deitchman, who was recently appointed to represent the college on the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Board of Directors, traveled to Jamaica, along with Associate Professor (Computer Science & Mathematics) Joel Glickman, to both represent the college and serve as presenters, at the WFCP World Congress in September. The WFCP awards program recognizes outstanding contributions from member institutions and associations in advancing professional and technical education and training for the global economy. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e3GfkTQY.

We are thrilled to announce that the WFCP International Ambassador, Denise Amyot, B.Sc, B.Ed, M.Ed, LL.D, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D has been honored with the GLOW ED - Global Women in Education 2024 Influential Women in International Education Award! This prestigious recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to the field of international education, highlighting her dedication, leadership, and impact on a global scale. Join us in congratulating her on this remarkable achievement and celebrating the incredible work being done to advance education worldwide. Read more about this honor here: https://lnkd.in/egHVgB5D

During 2024, Analytic Learning has partnered with World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) on the development of their report on “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Professional and Technical Education & Training”. Drawing on a rapid evidence review – and workshops with college leaders from across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, South America, the Caribbean, Oceania, and Asia - the report argues that there are significant opportunities for AI to help to 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 and assist with 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 in the PTET sector. Use cases include: ✅Generating digital content for teachers and learners ✅AI-powered personalised and adaptive learning ✅Providing new insights for decision making ✅Supporting learning inclusion through Assistive Technology ✅Supporting teachers and their professional development ✅Assessing student performance But the use of AI systems also introduces significant risks and uncertainties, including concerns about potential long-run impacts on learning and social interaction. The report recommends that PTET institutions and other sector stakeholders should 'proceed with caution', exploring applications of AI to learner and institutional challenges, but grounding their decision-making in the interests of learners, and considerations of equity and fairness. Read the report here - https://lnkd.in/gY8-isDD

We are excited to share insightful reflections from one of our Board Members, Marcela Arellano Ogaz on the recently concluded WFCP Congress . We invite you to discover her unique perspective and key takeaways from this inspiring event. Read the full reflections on our website here: https://lnkd.in/ebqi74Ut

Student Highlights from WFCP Congress 2024! We’re excited to share Chisom Okongwu's perspective on the recently concluded WFCP Congress 2024 in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Read some of her insightful highlights and reflections on the Congress here: https://lnkd.in/enhigbSE

We are pleased to announce that the Youth Declaration from the WFCP Youth Congress 2024 is now available on our website. This declaration, shared at the WFCP World Congress in Montego Bay, Jamaica, captures the passion and determination of youth worldwide. It focuses on AI in learning, youth empowerment, leadership, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our gratitude and recognition goes to the WFCP partner institutions of the WFCP Youth Congress, whose students collaborated on this document. Let’s work together to empower the next generation! Read, download and share the Declaration below:

Join Us for our WFCP SDG Affinity Group Symposium! 🌍 📅 Date: 14 October 2024 🕒 Time: 09:00 – 11:45 AEST | 10:00 – 12:45 AEDT Discover global perspectives on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in vocational education and training. Hear from international speakers sharing case studies from their institutions. Speakers: Anna Rose, CEO, Environmental Leadership Australia Chris Long, Head of Sustainability, Bridgend College, UK Judi Varga-Toth, Manager, Impact Climate, Programs & Partnerships, Colleges and Institutes Canada Karen Dickinson, General Manager, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast, Australia Ken Barrientos, Programme Officer, UNESCO-UNEVOC, Germany 🔗 Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dG-tKfqk Prior to the event, please feel free to submit your questions to andrea.bradley@tafeqld.edu.au. A recording will be available post-event.

Back in Calgary after an outstanding experience at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress 2024. Jamaica feels like a second home and I’m always so delighted to be able to spend time there. I was so proud to present my Competency Assessment Framework for TVET Educators and on the Short Courses I co-developed with faculty and staff at The Moneague College. Thank you to Pat Bidart, Desmond Campbell, and Kemeisha Smith for presenting with me. Truly an honour to be amongst you all as a peer, colleague, and friend. Being introduced by the incomparable Tricia Rob-Brown was the perfect way to start my first presentation. Wonderful to see and meet so many friends and colleagues new and old. Until next time! Holly Catalfamo, Ed.D. Becky Sciliberto Orel Ruiz Quinn de Vries Ranjit Singh Gino Tommasi Nathalie Staines Gordon Deb Millar Howard Isaacs. J. P Anita Facey Monique Finley (Parent) Souply Consulting

It was an honour and a privilege to have been a trip leader, and represented the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) at this year's World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. As a team, we enjoyed several captivating sessions regarding the implementation and utilization of AI in education, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), and an interesting session regarding AI, robotics and a German team that is dedicated to supporting individuals with dementia - a session that hits rather close to home. A big thank you to Flloyd Tan and Chisom Okongwu for being an amazing team and for being so open and willing to make the most of this endeavour. This past week was filled with accelerated growth and wonder, and I’m proud of what the two of you accomplished in such a short amount of time.