Final report. ILO/Cinterfor Series of videoconferences: The role of vocational training in response to the Covid-19 crisis
The VCs were the main driving force guiding cooperation between VTIs at this time. Two channels were used: Zoom and Facebook live.
Twelve VCs were held between 26 March and 25 June; the final one closed the series.
They had audiences of between 150 and 200 people per session for a total of more than 2200 people throughout the series, from 37 institutions and agencies in 17 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain. Presentations on experiences were made by 21 VTIs and other organizations1.
Based on the needs and demands identified, the topics addressed were:
1. COVID-19: the response of VTIs (26 March)
2. Instructors and teachers confronting COVID-19 (3 April)
3. Vocational training: a coordinated response to COVID-19 through employment,
protection and recovery policies (16 April)
4. The role of quality apprenticeship/dual training in Latin America during and after COVID-19 (23 April)
5. ILO in Latin America and the Caribbean responding to skills development challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic (30 April)
6. Digitization and vocational training in times of COVID-19 (7 May)
7. Certification of work skills in times of COVID-19. Challenges and progress (14 May)
8. Overview, impact and response to COVID-19 in the vision of ETF in Europe (21 May)
9. In the face of the COVID-19 scenario: is online training here to stay? (28 May)
10. Vocational training prepares for a return to face-to-face classes (4 June)
11. Training in-company tutors for quality apprenticeships (18 June)
12. Closing the series: lessons learned and recommendations (25 June)
