Vocational and Technical Education: Myanmar delegation visit Tianjin for TVET conference

Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Education Dr Chaw Chaw Sein visited Tianjin in China on October 14 to attend the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference 2026.

On October 15, the Union Minister met with officials from Guangxi Education Council and Guangxi Economic and Trade Vocational Institute.

During the meeting, they discussed matters on cooperation opportunities between Myanmar and China for development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), capacity building of teachers, curriculum improvement, teaching method, AI technology, sharing experience and promoting cooperation among the academic institutions. Likewise, delegation member Deputy Minister for Industry and MSME Development U Thwin Aung and officials met with the Rector and officials from Guangxi Economic and Trade Vocational Institute, and discussed matters on bilateral cooperation for MSME development.

On October 16, Union Minister Dr Chaw Chaw Sein attended the opening ceremony of the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference 2026.

The conference was held under the theme “TVET: Co-Embracing Change, Co-Forging Standards, Co-Creating Future”. During the Parallel Session on “TVET Forging a New Landscape for Regional Cooperation”, the Union Minister made a speech, highlighting the importance of technology and vocational education for human resource development, creating employment opportunities and socio-economic development.

She stressed the need to promote digital technology and AI skills to meet the demand of changing work places. She expressed willingness to cooperation with regional countries including China for teachers' capacity building, curriculum improvement, cooperation among academic institutions and industries, on-job training, research and innovation works.

During the second part the Parallel Session, the Deputy Director General of Directorate of Industrial Collaboration took part as the Panelist. 

At the Ministerial Roundtable, representatives from 55 countries discussed the facts, terminologies and prescriptions of Framework of World Vocational and Technical Education Standards, and exchanged views on its relevant and practical implementation based on the education system, development and national priorities of respective countries. They also approved the objectives of the framework on socio-economic development, life-long learning and equality for education opportunities.

On October 17, the Union Minister attended the closing ceremony of the conference and encouraged the demonstration of the World Vocational Skills Competition winning teams. The Framework of World Vocational and Technical Education Standards was declared during the conference.

In the evening, the delegation visited Tianjin Modern Vocational Technology College, and discussed with officials on academic cooperation, signing of MOUs and MOAs, and scholar opportunities. The Union Minister and party also observed the teaching programs, learning aids and technical teaching experience.