News & Updates | April 2023

News & Updates - April 2023

Our first update

The team here at educonomy are proud to share with you this update, which is our very first 'News & Updates' newsletter here on Linkedin. We are publishing this newsletter to share with our clients and followers the latest news, important information and updates on digital learning, edtech and the future of education.

What's happening this month?

Educonomy founder presents at WFCP 2023 World Congress?in Montreal, Canada ??

The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is an international network of national and regional associations of colleges, and individual colleges. Every few years WFCP holds the World Congress, a truly international conference that brings together thousands of experts and professionals in the field of vocational education and training from all continents. The WFCP 2023 World Congress is being hosted by Colleges and Institutes Canada | Collèges et instituts Canada in Montreal, Canada.

The co-founder and client success officer Matthew Dale of educonomy & Audit Express was invited to join Denise Amyot, B.Sc, B.Ed, M.Ed, LL.D, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D and Stefano Tirati on a panel discussion at this year's congress. In his presentation, Matthew shared insights on the Australian VET system and reform that is underway, and also a case study of the Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) Micro-credential Framework. This award-winning micro-credential framework was developed by educonomy in collaboration with the Victorian TAFE International division of the VTA, and several Victorian TAFE Institutes, with the support of Global Victoria .

More information on the micro-credential framework can be found on this link, which will direct you to the Victorian TAFE Association's website.

Click on the link below to view the slides from Matthew's presentation:

Australian VET training providers win big at WFCP 2023 World Congress?in Montreal, Canada ??

It's fantastic to see Australian training providers being recognised on the global stage for demonstrating excellence and leading the way in the delivery of high-quality, leading-edge vocational education that meets the needs of both industry and learners. Recently, at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) 2023 World Congress in Montreal, numerous Australian TAFE Institutes won awards, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication within the Australian VET sector.

TAFE Queensland won SILVER in the ‘Sustainability Development Goals’ award category, with Karen Dickinson accepting their award, which was well-deserved recognition for their commitment to promoting sustainable development practices within their training programs.

Kangan Institute won big, with CEO Sally Curtain accepting two awards on behalf of her team of staff and students. With Desirae Kilduff being recognised for outstanding student achievement, AND Phillip Murphy receiving an award for his lifetime achievement and contribution to Vocational Education in Australia.

The CEO of 澳大利亚皇家墨尔本理工大学 , Mish Eastman , was also recognised for her exceptional leadership in the ‘Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion’ category, highlighting the importance of creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment.

Chisholm Institute , under the leadership of Stephen Varty , won GOLD in the ‘Teacher Professional Development’ category, showcasing their commitment to ongoing professional development for their teaching staff.

And our friends at Holmesglen won GOLD in the Applied Research & Innovation Award Category, demonstrating excellence in their nursing faculty.

These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of these training providers, and it's inspiring to see Australian VET providers being recognised on the global stage for their commitment to delivering high-quality training and education. From the team here at educonomy , we wish a huge congratulations to all the winners on their incredible achievements!

Our visit to Vietnam

During their recent visit to Vietnam, the co-founders of educonomy , Kevin Ekendahl & Matthew Dale and Chief Operating Officer Katrina Higham visited Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam to explore opportunities and to meet with key clients and partners. While in Ho Chi Minh, the team caught up with AusCham Vietnam and also paid a visit to the Study Melbourne Hub.

During their visit, the team attended the Forbes Vietnam 2023 Sustainability Leaders Summit. The summit provided exceptional networking opportunities and was captivating and truly inspiring! The keynote presentation and panel discussions explored the climate change and pollution challenges that are being faced in Vietnam, with presenters covering a range of topics, including:

• the fragile world that we live in
• reducing carbon footprint
• the shift from a linear to circular economy
• a brighter, greener future for Vietnam
• meeting targets to offset carbon emissions and to minimise the carbon footprint of companies operating in Vietnam and across South-East Asia

If you are interested in exploring opportunities for your organisation in the growing Vietnamese market, get in touch with the team here at educonomy today.