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Transformative Funding for Collaborative TVET In the landscape of TVET, a call for collaborative evolution in funding models resounds. It's time to redefine how we finance TVET to align with the dynamic needs of our educational ecosystem. (1) Imagine a funding paradigm where success isn't measured solely by student enrollments but by the real-world value and impact of graduates. This beckons us into outcome-based models, aligning success with tangible contributions graduates make in their professional spheres. Regional impact investment pools offer a strategic approach, pooling financial resources for innovative and sustainable educational outcomes. (2) Embracing digital technology promises transparency that fosters trust. A future where every investment is traceable ensures accountability, attracting diverse funding sources to support responsible resource utilization within the TVET ecosystem. (3) Corporate partnerships take center stage as a catalyst for change. Incentivized engagement can unlock a wealth of resources—from financial support to hands-on mentorship—creating a synergy where industries actively contribute to sculpting a workforce that aligns with their evolving needs. (4) The concept of crowdsourced community financing revolutionizes TVET funding, democratizing education. Empowering local communities to actively invest in workforce education ensures a tailored approach that meets the unique aspirations and needs of the people they serve. This collaborative evolution invites educators, policymakers, industries, and communities to unite. Together, we can shape a transformative future for TVET funding that embodies collaborative learning, innovation, and educational preparedness—charting a course toward regional resonance and empowering learners globally. #TVET #EducationEvolution #CollaborativeFunding #InnovativeFinance

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#Edtech plays a key role in supporting education, fostering student success, and lightening faculty workload. But none of this would be possible if not for the IT professionals who keep district networks up and running! So, what does a typical day look like for a #K12 IT team? Read on to learn more about the many tasks these departments tackle and how vendor IT support can lend a much-needed helping hand. https://ow.ly/1kNJ50QnVTL

The #NoWrongPath campaign by Developing the Young Workforce North Highland aims to highlight the different options that are available to young people and show them that exam results are not necessarily the key to unlocking future success. Here's what our team has to say! #DYW #DevelopingYoungWorkforce #ExamResults #NoWrongPath

I was at the 2024 Edves Catalyst event where I made a presentation on "FINANCIAL RESILIENCE FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: LEVERAGING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY” To start with, I defined Financial Resilience as the ability to withstand or recover from unexpected events (e.g. income loss, unplanned expenses, economic downturns) that could disrupt one’s finances, without falling into poverty or significant financial distress. Financial Management on the other hand is the ability to strategically manage one’s financial resources to maximize profit and ensure sustainability. It is therefore safe to say that financial management plays a crucial role in achieving financial resilience; hence, one must adopt necessary tools, and strategies to build resilience against financial shocks and uncertainties. The question is, how can schools become financially resilient? Here are some of my thoughts: 🔹Explore possible sources of income Schools should be more creative by identifying other areas to generate revenue, aside tuition fees; however, this should be done without exploiting parents/students. Schools can generate revenue by offering expanded education programs (e.g. Online courses, after-school programs or through partnerships), selling of school branded merchandise, school facility rentals or even exploring new business ideas. 🔹Keep Good Financial Records Schools must ensure proper accounting of all income and expenses. This would make it easier to monitor and understand school’s financial status and helps them to take appropriate measures to ensure financial stability. These records include income statements, cashflow, account receivables, budget vs actual report etc. 🔹Consider local market first As much as possible, except where it is clearly unavoidable, schools should prioritize sourcing for their educational tools locally to reduce the pressure from FCY conversion rates, especially with the current economic uncertainties. 🔹Apply for only necessary loans – Proper financial management can prevent schools from applying for unnecessary loans and avoid the risk of misappropriation of fund which could lead to non-repayment. Schools can plan and make informed decisions with available funds while creating a more stable and sustainable learning environment 🔹Leverage technology Schools can improve their financial resilience by leveraging technological tools such as Digital Payment Systems to manage collections and School Management Systems for online classes/assignments and all administrative and financial management processes etc. At Globus Bank, we are happy to provide you with the technological solutions that would help you manage your school more effectively and efficiently, as well as ensure financial resilience for your school Wouldn't you rather reach out to us @Globus Bank today? #FinancialResilience #FinancialManagement #TechnologySolutions #DigitalPaymentSolutions #SchoolManagementSolution #GlobusBank https://lnkd.in/dfejfBT4

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SoluGrowth, a leading learning and development solutions provider, has taken a proactive stance against the detrimental impact of ‘double-dipping’ of students. Students being enrolled in multiple Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) for the 2022/2023 financial year and the concerns about accountability within the system, potentially impacting the allocation of valuable resources. SoluGrowth has implemented several measures to address this issue, read more about this, in the article written by Elmarie Kleingeld here: https://lnkd.in/ezvBa5ZG #Solugrowthsolutions #setas #doubledipping

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📢 DREAM updates: funding period, documentation structure, and DREAM team page 📍 Here are the updates to DREAM functionality and new features of the ecosystem. ▶ The "Funding period" block has been added to the "Funding sources" section. The project initiator can detail the budget and indicate the amount and date of receipt of funds. ▶Documents in the project card are structured to simplify the user’s experience. ▶A separate page, "DREAM Team," has been created on the public portal in the "About DREAM" section. We introduce people and organizations involved in the creation and implementation of the ecosystem. ℹ More details: https://bit.ly/4aeBEtO