LONDON, October 21. /Dunyo IA/.   Embassy of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with Stuart Skinner, Director of International Development at the British vocational and technical training organization “VTCT Skills”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

“VTCT Skills” is a British organization established in 1962, specializing in vocational and technical education, curriculum development, and the assessment of practical skills with the issuance of qualification certificates. It operates in more than 17 professional sectors, and its educational network encompasses over 3,000 training centers worldwide, where more than 120,000 individuals are trained annually.

Organization covers such fields as cosmetology and the beauty industry, healthcare and social care, early childhood education, sports and fitness, business, accounting and finance, logistics, hospitality, and catering. The international cooperation of “VTCT Skills” includes partnership projects in India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, South Africa and Singapore.

During the meeting, parties discussed the introduction of modern educational programs in the technical schools of Uzbekistan, the development of practical skills of students and the assessment of professional competencies in accordance with international standards. Special attention was paid to establishing mutually beneficial cooperation between the educational institutions of the two countries.

They also considered the possibilities of studying international experience, improving vocational training programs and increasing the competitiveness of graduates in the labour market.

As a result of the meeting, agreements were reached on expanding cooperation, improving educational programs, and a wider introduction of advanced international experience into the system of vocational education in Uzbekistan.