IVETA is planning an International Conference Events – IVETA in conjunction with the annual US Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Conference Program (careertechvision.com). This provides IVETA members with a program: (i) targeted at international participants as well an: (ii) an opportunity to meet some of the 4000 TVET professionals at the ACTE conference, participate in workshops in all TVET technical areas and at all levels, visit over 200 exhibits of TVET goods/services, tour a Community College, etc.
The IVETA Conference Theme and Sub-themes
“Helping TVET educators, administrators and other key stakeholders prepare citizens with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the changing 21st-Century Economy”.
Sub-themes: Using labor market information and other data to plan and evaluate the impact of TVET. Adult continuing education, upgrading the existing workforce. Use of technology to deliver TVET in a changing labor market. Models of TVET institution/program accreditation and certification. Importance and delivery of “soft skill” workforce training across sectors
How to submit a proposal to make a presentation at the IVETA Conference
Go to Events – IVETA for details. Send submissions on or before July 31 to Dr. David Fretwell, IVETA Conference Coordinator/Vice President IVETA North America at ivetavpna@gmail.com Note: the date to submit presentation proposals at the ACTE part of the conference is closed.
How to Register to attend the Conference
IVETA is using the ACTE registration system. Go to Registration (careertechvision.com). If you do not have a credit card you can send funds to IVETA Treasurer who can complete your reservation.
How to Book a Hotel
You can book your own hotel privately or use the ACTE system which has special rates Travel (careertechvision.com) . Book early and you can usually cancel at no cost until several days before the Conference. Plan to arrive Nov. 29 and depart not before PM Dec 3 or AM Dec 4.
For more detail on the IVETA conference program as it develops, check updates at Events – IVETA and/or contact Dr. Fretwell via electronic mail ivetavpna@gmail.com . IVETA will provide members with a letter of invitation to assist in obtaining travel funding and/or a visa if needed.