Hudson Valley is First Community College to Join United Nations Technical and Vocational Education Network
2024年4月11日
哈德逊山谷社区学院 has become the first community college in the United States to join the UNEVOC网络, 联合国教育局, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) global network for advancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
A two-day event celebrating the college’s inclusion in the international network kicked off with an official inauguration ceremony on Hudson Valley’s Troy campus on the morning of Thursday, 4月11日, with remarks from college officials, UNESCO-UNEVOC代表, community and educational partners, 以及其他利益相关者, as well as an official ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling.
The event also includes two days of workshops, 会话信息, and networking opportunities on Thursday, 四月十一日及星期五, 4月12日. Workshop topics include robotics, 电动汽车和自动驾驶汽车, 虚拟焊接, and inclusivity in the trades through Hudson Valley’s Uniquely Abled Academy, a new program designed to prepare students on the autism spectrum for careers in advanced manufacturing. A full schedule and details of the event can be found on the HVCC Inauguration into UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre and Conference on Inclusive Skilled Trades 活动页面.
“哈德逊山谷社区学院 is proud and honored to be the first community college in the United States to be inducted into the UNEVOC网络,” said 哈德逊山谷社区学院 President Dr. 罗杰Ramsammy. “We are committed to innovation and addressing the training and educational needs of both local and international communities as we work to address an increasingly global future, and we are thrilled to be able to share our programming and progress with the world as an official UNEVOC Centre, and to have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with the more than 230 fellow members of the UNEVOC网络 worldwide. This is truly a groundbreaking opportunity for 哈德逊山谷社区学院 as we continue to strive to be a leader in technical and vocational education and training, here in the Capital Region and around the world.”
“UNESCO believes in the transformative power of education, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training, 对个人, 经济社会发展. 哈德逊山谷社区学院 exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and innovation that underpins our shared mission. Its inclusion in the UNEVOC网络 represents a significant milestone for all those committed to advancing TVET worldwide,弗里德里希·休布勒说, UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET.
The UNEVOC网络 is UNESCO’s global network for institutions specialized in TVET. It provides an environment for exchange, cooperation and mutual assistance for its members — UNEVOC Centres. There are four types of UNEVOC Centres: ministries, 国家机构, training providers and research institutions. Through international collaboration and peer learning, UNEVOC Centres continue to enhance the quality of TVET teaching and learning opportunities offered in their respective countries.
Hudson Valley’s inauguration comes at the same time as UNESCO-UNEVOC is introducing a new resource model to enhance the services provided to UNEVOC Centres – the Reference Center. Hudson Valley will be setting the standard for UNESCO-UNEVOC Reference Centers, which will provide support and guidance to the network regarding thematic areas in which they have expertise. The college’s selected areas are Inclusive Training and Education in the Skilled Trades and English Language Training.
作为参考中心, Hudson Valley will have access to and assist in the development of resources related to TVET; have the opportunity to expand global partnerships and network with other TVET providers around the world; participate in projects and activities sponsored by in UNESCO- UNEVOC; and ultimately become a larger presence on the global stage.