Ministry of Education Pushes forward “Vocational Center of Excellence” in EEC
Development of a workforce capable of meeting the industry demand is the starting point of human resource development in the Eastern Special Development Zone (EEC Model), and the results are extended to all sectors.
The Ministry of Education, therefore, has pushed forward the establishment of the “Vocational Center of Excellence” in the EEC areas in order to develop specific skills for students directly connected with industry demand, and to make it possible for them to work immediately after graduation. The center builds networks with potential private sector companies, with a focus on further education guidance according to learners’ potential. This plan will substantially uplift vocational education in the EEC area.
Initially, there are five Vocational Center of Excellence in the EEC area:
The Office of the Vocational Education Commission pushed 12 vocational institutions in the eastern region with the capacity to produce high-level diploma students, bringing out a total of 8,200 students. It aims to achieve EEC Model Type A with at least 2,000 students in 2023, or 30% of graduates in vocational education.
Currently, more than 1,500 students have been enrolled. The number of students attending the short courses with public and private cost sharing at 50:50 is expected to increase to 20,000.
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is applied to vocational education teaching. Teachers must insert English into classroom management so that students can use specialized English fluently.
In addition, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation and the Department of Skill Development are promoting the course development of higher education institutions in accordance with the Demand-Driven Approach. The educational institutions and establishments jointly organize education using the EEC Model and cooperate in promoting cooperative work-integrated education (CWIE) to develop the workforce in response to both quantitative and qualitative needs.
Educational institutions organizing education in accordance with the above guidelines are supported, and incentives are given to private sector companies that jointly produce graduates.
The number of CWIE courses in the group of EEC Model Type A is expected to reach 100,000 within five years to accommodate the needs of personnel in the EEC area.
Source: Office of the Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Committee, CAT Telecom Building, 25th Floor, 72 Soi Wat Muang Khae, Charoenkrung Road, Bangrak Subdistrict, Bangrak District, Bangkok 10500
Tel: +66 2033 8000
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