Future International Opportunities Gail Campbell UK Regional Manager

1. Future International Opportunities Gail CampbellUK Regional Manager

2. Overview • An overview of British Council’s work in the area of skills • Some examples of our work • How to engage with future opportunities

3. British CouncilSkills for Employability Programme • Skills for Employability (SfE) is the British Council’s programme for skills and enterprise • British Council cultural relations objectives in the context of skills: • to build UK’s reputation as a trusted partner by developing effective approaches to skills development, vocational education and enterprise • to provide young people with opportunities that increase their skills and employability, thus contributing to strong economic growth and stable societies.

4. How do we build UK’s reputation in skills?SfE component parts Policy Dialogue • seminars and events that bring together international agencies, governments, employers and educators to share best practice and explore how to improve skills and employability Partnerships for Skills Development • facilitated international partnerships bring together skills organisations, governments and employers to collaborate in international projects to test out approaches to skills development Enterprise • national and global enterprise challenges for young people to help develop future generations of successful entrepreneurs, and give young people the skills employers’ need

5. Skills for EmployabilityCountries taking part in 2012 - 13

6. Skills for EmployabilityOur network of skills professionals • UK team • Global Programme Manager • Regional SfE Managers • MENA • China and Hong Kong • South Africa • Wider Europe • South Asia • Americas • Country Managers

7. Policy DialogueEncouraging the exchange of best practice • Policy dialogue enables the building of relationships and partnerships by sharing knowledge and innovation • UK stakeholders provide the content and therefore can position UK as a partner of choice in skills development • An opportunity to engage strategically with international decision makers who share a common interest in skills • Provides UK with the opportunity to contribute to shaping international TVET agendas

8. Policy DialogueEncouraging the exchange of best practice Some of the UK organisations who have recently contributed to our events

9. Policy DialogueEncouraging the exchange of best practice • Over 40 events in last 18 months in UK and worldwide • Employer engagement strategies – Tunisia • Supporting skills development in China and Vietnam • Apprenticeships UK study tour • Quality assurance UK study tour • WorldSkills • Partnerships collaboration event - Egypt • SSC Ukraine • Raising the profile of skills – Egypt • Colombia UK study tour

10. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration • Facilitated international partnerships bring together skills organisations, governments and employers to collaborate in international projects to test out approaches to skills development • They promote UK expertise and bringing mutual benefit to UK and partner countries • Partnerships are aligned to Policy Dialogue • Develop and pilot new and innovative approaches to skills development

11. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration • To date, the majority of partnerships have been between UK FE Colleges and their international counterparts identified by local government • We want to encourage broader partnerships which include SSC, employers, awarding organisations, academies and higher education • Partnerships reflect UK best practice in skills such as employer engagement strategies, quality assurance, progression routes, apprenticeships and enterprise

12. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration “The partnership has identified several additional projects that may form the basis of future cooperation between the institutions.” “Teaching of 4 separate vocational courses was planned, delivered and filmed.” “Members of staff delivered workshops to 120 teachers at the annual Ministry of Education event.” “Trainers throughout the country have been trained, up-skilled and prepared for the introduction of learner-centred teaching methodologies.” “We have worked on and agreed the framework for the new course and worked out the delivery over the 8 semesters.” “The project is promoted through the VLE and the College web site, which approx. 7,000 people access on a regular basis.” “We have completed 3 cycles of student exchange.” “The workshop was delivered to 45 delegates, including 20 from industry.“ “It is proposed that the partners work together to deliver master classes/demonstrations to independent hotel groups.” “The Further Education colleges have now formed a close and strong relationship with Higher Education colleges.” “This project has been presented to the National Skills Testing Board to ensure national implementation.”

13. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration • 65 Partnerships in over 20 countries in the last 4 years • 28 current partnerships in MENA, China and Vietnam • British Council International Collaboration Award

14. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration

15. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration Our colleagues came back inspired Our students need international awareness Our strategy has changed as a result – we now work internationally It supported the growth of our international work to meet our need for diversification Both organisations have enhanced their reputations Working in a collaborative international partnership increased our cultural awareness

16. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration • Regional colleagues work with local stakeholders and government to identify local partners • Opportunities for partnerships are advertised through our website and our newsletter • Successful initial applications are given a travel grant • One or two year grants awarded on acceptance of a full project proposal – usually around £15K per year

17. Partnerships for skills developmentFacilitating international collaboration • Grant pays for travel and accommodation costs only • Does not pay for fees – staff time is considered matched funding • Employer engagement is encouraged • Consortiums are encouraged

18. Enterprise and innovationPromoting entrepreneurial and employability skills • Competitions at local, national and global level • Young people develop a business case to a set scenario • Presentation to a panel of assessors • National winners produce a video which is assessed by the general public using Facebook and an expert assessment panel • TV and radio also used • Winners are usually given a prize and start up money for their business idea

19. Enterprise and innovationPromoting entrepreneurial and employability skills 150 Enterprise Challenges since 2008 reached over 20 million young people

20. 2011 – South Africa winner Simple business selling local craft Olympic theme Enterprise and innovationPromoting entrepreneurial and employability skills

21. Country TVET overviews System overview Social trends National strategy Key bodies Employer engagement Qualifications Quality assurance Skills for EmployabilityOther resources

22. Comprehensive case studies and reports Partnerships Policy dialogue Enterprise Skills for EmployabilityOther resources

23. Education intelligence and reports Exhibitions Access to agents Staff in UK and in-country Pay as you go T: +44 (0) 161 957 7755 general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org British Council Services for international education marketing (SIEM)

24. UK India education and research initiative (UKIERI) • The UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) aims to enhance links between India and the UK and facilitating a step change in the educational relations • Programme will run until 2016 • Supported by UK and India governments • UKIERI is made up of four strands covering the following themes: - Leadership Development - Innovation Partnerships - Skill Development - Enhancing Mobility

25. UK India education and research initiative (UKIERI) • The next call for proposals for all strands is likely to be September or October 2012 • Proposal Guidelines available on UKIERI website www.ukieri.org • Sign up to the UKIERI newsletter • For all enquiries, email: ukieri@in.britishcouncil.org or contact 91-11-4149 7336/ 72441/7325/7126

26. Research on Skills Sector international Activity John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning asked the AoC to convene stakeholders in the sector (including British Council) and develop an FE Global Strategy based on research Objectives of research • assess which organisations undertake international activity • ascertain future plans regarding international activity i.e. expand, change, reduce, stop • identify countries of operation and categories of activities undertaken

27. Research on Skills Sector international Activity Objectives of research continued • identify examples of good practice in working internationally • ascertain extent of different approaches to international activity, including benefits of sector and/or consortia approaches • evaluate issues and challenges in working internationally, particularly in relation to outward mobility of UK vocational students and apprentices

28. Research on Skills Sector international Activity Expected outcomes • a report which summarises and analyses the evidence of international activity in the vocational education and skills sector • a toolkit to help develop, implement and promote outward mobility of UK vocational students and apprentices • recommended approach to developing a web-based tool which UK FE colleges and training providers can self-populate which will keep information collected current and relevant for the sector. • Report to be launched on 27th June 2012 (TBC)

29. Going Global 2013 • March 2013 – UAE • British Council’s most prestigious tertiary education conference • Over 1400 delegates attended GG 2012 • Themes for the conference will be confirmed in June – likely to include skills

30. Any questions? Gail Campbell Skills Team British Council London E mail: gail.campbell@britishcouncil.org T: 020 7389 4458