Organiser: UK Skills
Language: English
Target group: Government bodies and ministries from industrial and developing countries, VET policy-makers, labour market organizations, international institutions and training organisations
Programme to be delivered by: Mr Chris Humphries, Chairman, UK Skills and Director General, City & Guilds.
Contact: Ms Heidi Agbenyo Communications Manager, heidi.agbenyo@ukskills.org.uk

Recent developments are driving substantial agendas for change in many nations' vocational education and training strategies and infrastructures, as well as national policies on retirement and pensions. This presentation will analyse the nature of these changes and various national responses, and then consider the opportunities for, and benefits of, transnational collaboration.

Opening of seminar and welcome
Mr Chris Humphries, Chairman, UK Skills and Director General, City & Guilds.

Presentation
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Questions and Answers

Organiser: Hoshin Ltd UK
Language: English
Presenter: Mr Phil Smith, Managing Director, Hoshin Ltd
Contact: Mr Simon Branston, Head Future Skills Group, simon.Branston@Yorkshire-Forward.com

Hoshin have developed software and research for the Future Skills Group enabling a demonstration of the impact of skills on a nation's world class effectiveness.

Future Skills Group film "Thinking of Tomorrow"

GIS mapping software showing the impact of skills across Europe

Questions and answers

WorldSkills Organisation

Organiser: WorldSkills
Language: English
Target group: Countries and organisations interested in WorldSkills membership, WorldSkills partnership, international institutions, training organisations, industry groups stakeholders
Chairperson: Mr. Laurent Thibault, WorldSkills Executive Board Member, Vice President Special Affairs lthibault@cogeco.ca
Contact: WorldSkills Secretariat, secretariat@worldskills.org

In this presentation the WorldSkills Organisation, its mission, objectives and operation will be discussed. This seminar is especially organised for organisations who are interested in becoming a member or partner. 

Opening of seminar with WorldSkills video

History, mission, (strategic) objectives, competition, how to join
Mr. Laurent Thibault, WorldSkills Executive Board Member, Vice President Special Affairs

Developing WorldSkills through regional/national membership
Mr. Roberto Spada, Technical Delegate WorldSkills, Brazil

 Questions and answers

Skills Finland – Presentation of the Organisation

Organiser: Skills Finland
Language: English
Target group: Staff and board members of national WorldSkills Organisations
Contact: Ms. Kati Lundgren, Preject Manager, kati.lundgren@skillsfinland.com

Overview of the Skills Finland organization, its mission and role in promoting skills and vocational education is Finland.

The mission and strategy of Skills Finland
Ms. Eija Alhojärvi, Executive Director
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Taitaja – Finnish National Skills Competition
Mr. Jussi Karlsson, Taitaja2005 Project director

Training of vocational competition specialists
Mr. Heikki Saarinen, AKVA Project Manager
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Vocational Coaching – Preparing for the WorldSkills Challenge
Ms. Kati Lundgren, HUVA Project Manager
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Partnership in Education and Training

Organiser: Ministry of Education Ireland
Language: English
Target group: Planners, Administrators and Educators
Contact: Mr Maurice Doran, mdoran@eircom.net

Overview of Irish Vocational Education and Training system.  The model used in Ireland has contributed significantly to economic growth.  For example apprentice numbers have increased from 10,800 in 1996 to 28,000 in 2004.