Financing skills development
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Financing skills development
FINANCING INCLUSIVE, EFFECTIVE AND EMPLOYMENT-ORIENTED TRAINING POLICIES
7 April–9 May 2025
The course is available in English
Key features
HIGH LEVEL EXPERTISE
Learn from international TVET experts
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Stay and study on the banks of the river Po (residential phase)
PARTICIPATION
You learn from others, you share with others
Introduction to the course
The Financing Skills Development course is a deep dive into building sustainable, efficient, and inclusive funding mechanisms for skills development and workforce training. This course will equip you with the expertise to mobilize, allocate, and manage financial resources effectively ensuring skills development systems are resilient and future-proof.
Who attends this course?
This course is designed for professionals responsible for shaping and implementing workforce financing policies, including: - Government officials from ministries of TVET, employment, finance, and education. - Staff from national, sectoral, and regional training funds. - Representatives from employers' and workers' organizations. - Civil society members engaged in workforce development. - Representatives from independent institutions, training agencies, and observatories. - TVET managers, trainers, and career advisors. - International cooperation and development agency staff.
What will you learn?
- Master Resource Mobilization – Explore diverse funding sources, innovative financial models, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to create financially independent training institutions.
- Optimize Resource Allocation – Analyze key stakeholders, compare different allocation strategies, and enhance efficiency and equity in distributing funds.
- Strengthen Financial Governance – Build accountability frameworks and governance structures to maximize the impact of allocated resources.
Key takeaways
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of financing approaches across various contexts.
- Gain insights into incentives and funding mechanisms that drive sustainable skills development.
- Learn to design and implement financing models that foster equity, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
What will you be able to do?
- Adopt a strategic, systemic approach to financing skills development.
- Diagnose bottlenecks in your financing systems and identify actionable solutions.
- Implement effective financial mobilization, allocation, and management strategies suited to your local and sectoral needs.
- Expand your professional network and collaborate with an international community of decision-makers shaping the future of workforce development.
Why should I register?
- Big-Picture Thinking – Gain a holistic view of how financing intersects with workforce development, policy, and governance.
- Global Perspectives, Local Solutions – Engage in peer learning and cross-border knowledge exchange.
- Exclusive Access to Policy Experts – Learn from top practitioners at the forefront of financing skills development.
How to register?
Complete the registration form by clicking on https://oarf2.itcilo.org/STF/A9718157/en before 24 March 2025.
Kindly indicate how your participation will be financed and attach to the form or send us by email a letter of financial support from your sponsor.
