{"id":4502,"date":"2026-02-10T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4502"},"modified":"2026-02-12T07:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T07:21:46","slug":"unesco-unevoc-tvet-leadership-programme-tlp-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4502","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172096\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026. The TLP is a flagship global leadership programme designed to strengthen the capacity of mid- to senior-level TVET leaders to drive institutional and systems-level transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition is part of the initiative \u201cTowards a global TVET agenda\u201d, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ) through the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB). The TLP reflects the broader initiative\u2019s aim to strengthen global cooperation, policy learning and capacity development in TVET.<\/p>\n<p>The theme for TLP 2026 is\u00a0\u201cLeading systems change in TVET\u201d\u00a0and the modules aim to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen leadership capacity at institutional level across core dimensions of effective TVET leadership, referred to as\u00a0\u201cvison for change, knowledge for change, skills for change and action for change\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Enhance the relevance, inclusiveness, and sustainability of TVET institutions, with a focus on digital transformation, greening TVET and equity-oriented practices<\/li>\n<li>Activate and expand the UNEVOC TVET leadership community of practice, fostering peer learning, collaboration and multiplier effects across regions<\/li>\n<li>Support the translation of policy into practice through the development and implementation of institutional action plans for change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen strategic, instructional, people-centred, collaborative and adaptive leadership competencies<\/li>\n<li>Develop a results-oriented action plan for change<\/li>\n<li>Gain exposure to global TVET agendas and international good practices<\/li>\n<li>Join a global network of TVET leaders for continued learning and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Receive a Certificate of Completion from UNESCO-UNEVOC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The programme targets mid- to senior-level TVET professionals who are committed to becoming change agents in their respective contexts, with the following functional roles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership and management of TVET, skills, or employment systems or institutions<\/li>\n<li>Framing or implementation of policies and guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance<\/li>\n<li>Networking and partnership management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates should fulfil the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interest and ability to drive change in the TVET sector, in the skills development sector, or in employment systems or institutions<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in TVET, skills, or employment systems or institutions<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in written and spoken English<\/li>\n<li>Candidates should be committed to actively participating in the programme, including the development of an action plan for change<\/li>\n<li>Have institutional support to participate in the programme and implement follow-up actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the online application form. The application takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and must be submitted in a single session. (<a href=\"https:\/\/unevoc.unesco.org\/up\/UNESCO-UNEVOC_TLP2026-application-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download a PDF version<\/a> to review and prepare your materials offline.) There is no option to save your responses and return later. Nominations need to be submitted via the online submission form only.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlKPJsHq8b-tDirBnzeuV1-NUNE9aMFJFNkowMFlWVllLNVlWVk5XODVGMC4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unevoc.unesco.org\/home\/TVET+Leadership+Programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 2, 2026 Applications are open for the UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026. The TLP is a flagship global leadership programme designed to strengthen the capacity of mid- to senior-level TVET leaders to drive institutional and systems-level transformation. 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