The UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (UNESCO-IIEP) has recently published an interview and research work by Associate Professor Dr. Jomphong Mongkhonvanit, Vice President of Siam University and Visiting Researcher at UNESCO-IIEP.
The interview, entitled “How TVET Can Prepare Learners for a Changing World of Work,” reflects on the evolving role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in preparing learners for a rapidly changing labour market shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and global economic shifts.
In addition, UNESCO-IIEP has released Dr. Mongkhonvanit’s Visiting Researcher Note entitled:
“Strengthening Foundational Skills in Thailand’s TVET System: An Integrated Framework for Future-Ready Skills Development.”
The study highlights the critical importance of strengthening foundational skills—including literacy, numeracy, communication, and problem-solving—as the basis for developing digital, green, and future-oriented competencies. It proposes an integrated framework to support Thailand’s TVET system in preparing learners for lifelong learning, employability, and sustainable development.
According to UNESCO-IIEP, the research contributes to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 4.3: Equal access to quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education.
SDG 4.4: Increasing the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
SDG 4.7: Promoting knowledge and skills needed to support sustainable development and global citizenship.
The publication of both the interview and research note reflects growing international interest in strengthening foundational skills as a cornerstone of education and workforce development. It also highlights the contribution of Thai research and policy perspectives to global discussions on the future of skills, TVET transformation, and education planning.
https://www.iiep.unesco.org/en/articles/how-tvet-can-prepare-learners-changing-world-work