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Objectives

• To engage participants in a dialogue on the impact of the New Economy on job and workforce development
• To introduce participants to research, policy initiatives, case studies, best practices, exemplary accomplishments and programs, innovative approaches, and strategies currently being used internationally in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to equip the workforce with the critical skills required in the New Economy.
• To promote youth awareness of career opportunities to compete and succeed in trades and technology in the New Economy.