Sunday 6 April 2008

Pacific Association of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

The Pacific Association of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (PATVET) is the principal interactive forum for the TVET sector in the Pacific region to discuss and debate issues of concern to the sector, as well as advocating on behalf of TVET in the wider education and development sectors. PATVET is a united voice to advocate, influence, promote, lead and set standards for TVET in the Pacific. In brief, the Association:
a. Advocates for overall development of the TVET sector in the Pacific
b. Influences TVET policy formulation and resource mobilization
c. Leads the charge to set standards on the delivery and recognition of TVET in the Pacific
d. Promotes TVET career opportunities for Pacific peoples in the region, and the wider international community
e. Promotes measures to secure life skills and sustainable livelihoods in the Pacific.

PATVET will clearly be an important player in the development of a sustainable strategy to improve youth livelihoods through agriculture. The website has links to a number of contacts, including the current PATVET coordinator Emily Hazelman, as well as 'youth-based training activities and TVET rural training projects and national TVET providers.

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