📢 News | Call for Applications: UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026
Applications are now open for the UNESCO-UNEVOC Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026, a prestigious global initiative designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of mid- to senior-level TVET professionals to drive institutional and systems-level transformation.
The programme is part of the global initiative “Towards a Global TVET Agenda”, 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). It reflects a strong global commitment to advancing cooperation, policy learning, and capacity development in the TVET sector. (MSME Africa)
🔹 Programme Theme (2026)
“Leading Systems Change in TVET”
The 2026 edition focuses on empowering participants to translate policy into action, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and enhance the relevance, inclusiveness, digital transformation, and sustainability of TVET institutions. (MSME Africa)
🔹 Programme Structure & Timeline
Duration: May – November 2026
Delivery Mode: Blended (Online + In-person)
In-Person Training: 22 June – 1 July 2026
Notification of Selection: April 2026
Participants will engage in a series of blended learning modules, collaborative peer exchanges, and practical leadership development activities. (MSME Africa)
🔹 Who Should Apply?
This programme targets mid- to senior-level professionals involved in:
TVET leadership and institutional management
Skills development and employment systems
Policy development and implementation
Monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance
Networking and partnership management
Eligibility Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years professional experience
Strong interest and ability to drive change
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Institutional support to implement action plans
Women and candidates from under-represented, conflict-affected, and resource-constrained contexts are strongly encouraged to apply. (MSME Africa)
🔹 Benefits of Participation
Strengthened strategic, people-centred, and adaptive leadership competencies
Development of a results-oriented institutional action plan
Exposure to global TVET best practices and policy frameworks
Membership in a global TVET leadership network
UNESCO-UNEVOC Certificate of Completion
No participation fees, with limited financial support available for in-person training
🔹 How to Apply
Interested applicants must complete the online application form, which takes approximately 60 minutes and must be submitted in one session.
🗓 Application Deadline: 2 March 2026
For enquiries: unevoc.management@unesco.org
Official programme webpage: https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/TVET+Leadership+Programme
📌 Final Note
The UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2026 offers a unique opportunity for education leaders, policymakers, and TVET professionals to strengthen their impact, shape sustainable skills systems, and become agents of transformative change globally.
Apply now and take your leadership journey to the next level!

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