How Vocational Reforms Turn TVET Graduates into Teachers Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — 4 min read Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is undergoing a quiet revolution. Once viewed solely as a pathway to skilled employment, TVET is now being reshaped by vocational reforms that empower graduates not only to work—but to teach. Across many countries, these reforms are transforming experienced artisans, technicians, and technologists into certified educators who pass on practical skills to the next generation. From Skills to Systems: What’s Changing? Modern vocational reforms focus on building complete skills ecosystems . Instead of ending at certification, TVET programs now include: Pedagogy and assessment training for outstanding graduates Industry-to-classroom bridges that recognize workplace experience as a teaching asset National Skills Qualification (NSQ/NVQ) frameworks that formalize teaching pathways Continuous professional development (CPD) for instructor...
U.S. Army Deploys M270 Rocket Artillery Systems Near North Korean Border Overview of the Deployment In late December 2025, the **U.S. Army announced the deployment and first operational live‑fire use of the modernized M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) on the Korean Peninsula, near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating South Korea and North Korea. This move represents a significant escalation in U.S. long‑range precision firepower in East Asia and underscores ongoing efforts to deter aggression from Pyongyang. ( Defence Blog – Military and Defense News ) The live‑fire exercise occurred on December 11, 2025 , at Camp Casey (in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province), roughly 27 kilometers (about 17 miles) from the North Korean border . ( Defence Blog – Military and Defense News ) The unit involved was Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment , part of the 210th Field Artillery Brigade of the U.S. Eighth Army — a forward‑deployed artillery unit su...