Climate change, evidenced by intensified extreme weather events which disrupt ecosystems and threaten lives as well as livelihoods on a global scale, continues to pose threats especially to already fragile island states of the Caribbean. There is thus the need to prepare a future-ready workforce that will bolster all mitigation efforts. TVET, being the means by which STEM and all other knowledge (including the Arts) is applied, is hence relied upon to fill workforce demands for the new normal in labour markets.
This Conference therefore seeks to address 5 strands that will support exploration of the aforementioned theme from all angles.
The abstract submission portal is now open at https://caribtvet.org/
STEM IN TVET: ADDRESSING THE EXIGENCIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- New and emerging occupations to satisfy the demands of the “new normal” created by climate change
- Policy awareness and advocacy: Strategies relevant to climate change challenges
- STEM-driven innovations in climate-resilient infrastructure, maintenance and construction
INDUSTRIAL LEVERAGING OF NEW STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGIES IN VIEW OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- Exploring green manufacturing strategies and techniques
- Inclusive TVET presenting prospects for the vulnerable and disengaged in the face of climate change
- Promoting circular economy practices through advanced manufacturing and sustainable resource management
DIGITIZATION OF TVET
- Embedding digital technology (including AI) in the STEM/TVET combine
- Implementing STEM education in TVET to utilize smart technology for monitoring climate conditions
- Integrating green technologies into TVET curricula for sustainable energy solutions
- The role of digital literacy and data analytics in environmental monitoring and disaster risk reduction
THE ROLE OF STEM IN REGIONAL MAINSTREAMING OF TVET
- TVET & STEM in schools: Knowledge & methodology
- Strategies for mainstreaming TVET in the region
- STEM in TVET, building adaptive capacity: Reskilling the workforce
- Climate-smart agriculture and ecosystem conservation
TVET & SUSTAINABILITY
- Embedding environmental literacy and renewable energy competencies into traditional TVET Programmes
- Equipping TVET educators with requisite pedagogical and technical skills to satisfy emerging industrial demands
- Developing policies and protocols to encourage industry-aligned apprenticeships and partnerships between schools that will support circular economy practices
