On August 18, 2025, the 2nd International Forum on Transnational Vocational Education — themed “Going Global With Enterprises” — was successfully held in Sichuan, China.
Organized by Sichuan Laima Education Consulting Co. Ltd., and proudly co-organized by International Cultural Communication Center Malaysia (ICCCM) — also serving as the main secretariat of the International Transnational Education Association (ITEA) — the forum brought together global leaders from government, academia, and industry to strengthen international cooperation in vocational education.
Distinguished speakers included:
- Dato’ Siow Chen Pin, Chief Advisor of ICCCM
- Mr. Liu Baoli, Former Deputy Director-General & Inspector, Dept. of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education China
- Mr. Mucktarr M.Y Darboe, Deputy Permanent Secretary Technical, Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Technologies, The Gambia
- Dr. Ahmed El-Geushey, Former Deputy Minister & Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt
- Mr. Chen Xiaoning, Director of China Machinery Industry Education Development Center & Director, Dept. of Education and Training, China
- Ms. Nicy Bai, Chairman of ICCCM
- Dr. Hatem Hamdi, Deputy Director of International Affairs, Ministry of Employment & Vocational Training, Tunisia
- Ts Dr. Mustal bin Makmud, Director of Technical Department (JTM), Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia
- Mr. Abdul Abu Bakarr Senesie, Director of TVET, Ministry of Technical & Higher Education (MHTE), Sierra Leone
- Mr. Panyachart Wongpanya, Deputy of International Department, Ministry of Education – OVEC, Thailand
- Mr. Augusto Correia, Head of Public Management & Procurement Department, Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Culture, Timor-Leste
- Mr. Momodou Lamin Tarro, CEO, National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority, The Gambia
- Ms. Nilinthone Sacklokham, Head of International Division, Ministry of Education & Sports, Laos
The forum also featured a presidential interview and roundtable dialogue, where leaders emphasized that vocational education is not only about skills training, but also about empowering the next generation, fostering innovation, and enhancing global competitiveness.
This event marks a significant milestone in advancing international cooperation, education exchange, and global workforce development.
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