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USAID Higher Education #FailFest on Employability

A man and woman sit in a gazebo outside looking over a document and files. Photo: Eric Onyiego, USAID Kenya
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Watch the recording below: 

The USAID Higher Education #FailFest on Employability on April 25, 2023

About the event

How can higher education institutions ensure that higher education graduates develop the skills needed to succeed in the modern labor market? Join the USAID Higher Education Learning Network (HELN)  Tuesday, April 25 to learn about the challenges of supporting higher education students’ transition to the workforce.

Presenters will share their struggles in managing institutional and government bureaucracy, planning without access to labor market and alumni data, and working toward programmatic goals in stagnant economies.  #FailFest stories will spotlight innovative approaches to curriculum, program management, and employer partnerships from programs in the Philippines, Malawi, Jordan, Bahrain, Ghana, and Chile. 

About #FailFest

Failure is a natural byproduct of risk-taking and innovation.  A #FailFest event can generate new approaches to common challenges. These events are typified by short presentations on what went wrong, and what might improve practices. 

Learn more

In 2022, HELN hosted a #FailFest focused on online learning that coincided with the publication of an evidence summary of what works in online learning in higher education.

Accessibility

This event will be conducted over Zoom in English with Spanish and French interpretation. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this event or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact usaidHELN@edc.org by April 17, 2023.

Please note that by participating in this event, you consent to being recorded in the large group room. The video will be made available to the public after the event. Small groups that meet in breakout rooms will not be recorded. 

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#FailFest de empleabilidad, evento de la Red de Aprendizaje en Enseñanza Superior de USAID (HELN)
 

Sobre el Evento

¿De qué manera las instituciones de educación superior pueden cerciorarse de que sus graduados terminen sus estudios con las competencias necesarias para tener éxito en el mercado laboral? Únase a la Red de Aprendizaje de Educación Superior (HELN, por sus siglas en inglés) de USAID el martes 25 de abril para aprender sobre las experiencias y los retos que nuestros panelistas enfrentaron al establecer programas de inserción laboral.

Los panelistas nos contarán sobre las dificultades burocráticas e institucionales en gestión de programas y proyectos gubernamentales, los retos de planificación sin acceso al mercado laboral y sin datos o estadísticas sobre graduados, y el establecimiento de objetivos programáticos en contextos de estancamiento económico. Las historias del evento #FailFest destacarán innovaciones educativas curriculares, gestiones institucionales, y alianzas con empleadores en Filipinas, Malawi, Jordania, Bahréin, Ghana y Chile.

¿Qué es el #FailFest?

Es un término en inglés que considera el fracaso como un resultado natural en la toma de riesgos y la innovación. Un evento #FailFest está diseñado para revisar las lecciones aprendidas a través de presentaciones cortas, seguidas de preguntas y diálogos. 

Más información

En el 2022, las red de HELN organizó un #FailFest sobre el aprendizaje virtual que coincidió con la publicación sobre el aprendizaje virtual en la educación superior.

Accesibilidad

El evento virtual se realizará en Zoom en inglés con interpretación en español y francés. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la accesibilidad de este evento o desea solicitar una adaptación razonable, póngase en contacto con usaidHELN@edc.org antes del 17 de abril de 2023.

Tenga en cuenta que, al participar en este evento da su consentimiento para ser grabado en la sala principal. El vídeo se pondrá a disposición del público después del evento. Los grupos que se reúnan en las salas de trabajo, no serán grabados.

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#FailFest sur l'employabilité, Réseau d’apprentissage sur l’enseignement supérieur de l'USAID (HELN)
 

À propos de l'évènement

Comment les établissements d'enseignement supérieur peuvent-ils s'assurer que leurs diplômés acquièrent les compétences nécessaires pour réussir dans le monde professionnel ? Rejoignez le Réseau d’apprentissage sur l’enseignement supérieur de l’USAID (HELN) le mardi 25 avril pour échanger autour des défis rencontrés dans l'appui à la transition des étudiants de l'enseignement supérieur au monde professionnel.   

Les intervenants raconteront leurs difficultés à surmonter la bureaucratie institutionnelle et gouvernementale, à planifier sans avoir accès à des données sur le marché du travail et sur leurs anciens élèves, mais aussi à atteindre des objectifs programmatiques dans des conditions économiques stagnantes.  Les récits partagés durant le #FailFest mettront en lumière des approches innovantes en matière de curricula, de gestion de programmes et de partenariats avec les employeurs issues de programmes aux Philippines, au Malawi, en Jordanie, au Bahreïn, au Ghana et au Chili. 

À propos du #FailFest  

L'échec est un dérivé naturel de la prise de risque et de l'innovation. Un évènement #Failfest vise à faire émerger de nouvelles pistes pour répondre à des défis communs. Ce type d’événements se caractérise par de courtes présentations sur les difficultés rencontrées et les leçons permettant d'améliorer les pratiques. 

En savoir plus 

En 2022, Le Réseau d’apprentissage sur l’enseignement supérieur a organisé un #FailFest axé sur l'apprentissage en ligne qui a coïncidé avec la publication d'un document de synthèse sur ce qui fonctionne en matière d'apprentissage en ligne dans l'enseignement supérieur. 

Accessibilité 

Cet événement se tiendra sur Zoom en anglais avec une interprétation simultanée en espagnol et en français. Le sous-titrage automatique en anglais sera disponible. Si vous avez des questions sur l'accessibilité de cet événement ou souhaitez solliciter un aménagement raisonnable, merci de contacter usaidHELN@edc.org avant le 17 avril 2023.

En participant à cet événement, vous consentez à être enregistré dans la salle principale. La vidéo sera mise à la disposition du public après l'événement. Les petits groupes qui se réunissent dans les salles de discussion ne seront pas enregistrés.

Resources

Speaker(s)

Lera Fay Contiangco speaker from the Philippines

Lera Fay Cotiangco-De La Rama

University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) System

Lera Fay Cotiangco-De La Rama served as the former Director for the Career Services and Government-Industry-Community Relations Office of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) System and the Career Center and Industry Relations Office of USTP Cagayan de Oro from academic years 2016 to January 2023. She is a graduate of the psychology program at Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan in the Philippines, obtained her master's degree at the same university, and has earned her license as a Psychologist.

Emmanuel Magomero speaker from SHEAMA, USAID/Malawi

Emmanuel Magomero, SHEAMA

USAID/Malawi

Emmanuel Magomero has extensive experience managing multiple projects in skills development designed to address gender equity and social inclusion funded by, among others, USAID, the International Labour Organisation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, and African Development Bank. He currently works as a Workforce Development Specialist under the Strengthening Higher Education Access in Malawi Activity, implemented by Arizona State University with funding from USAID. Emmanuel holds a master’s degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the Kalu Institute Humanitarian Aid Studies Centre and a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Malawi. He is currently studying for a PhD in education at Unicaf University.

Cameron Mirza speaker from Jordan

Cameron Mirza, Chief of Party

USAID Pre-service Teacher Education in Jordan

Cameron Mirza is a Chief of Party for USAID Pre-service Teacher Education in Jordan, working with the Government of Jordan, public schools, and the University sector. Previously, Cameron was the Middle East and North Africa Director for Nottingham Trent University. Cameron spent several years reforming the higher education sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. First, he served as Head of Strategy at the Ministry of Higher Education, where he co-authored the first national strategy for higher education and authored the first employers-led graduate skills guide in 2014. Then, as Director of Strategy for the University of Bahrain, he established several high-profile employers collaborations, introduced over 20 new employer-led programs, and led the university to its highest ever employability ranking position.

Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey, Palm Institute, speaker from Ghana

Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey, President

The Palm Institute

Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey has over 20 years of professional experience working with the private sector and non-profits in Ghana and the United States. He is the Founder and President of the Palm Institute, a four-year liberal arts university college and Naa Amerley Palm Education Foundation, a U.S-based 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that solely supports the work of Palm Institute in Ghana. He holds a doctorate degree and a certificate of advanced graduate studies in strategic leadership from Regent University’s School of Business and Leadership. He holds a Master of Science in management and organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Warner Pacific University. He is also a certified teacher who has held faculty positions at Portland State University in Oregon and the William Ofori Atta Institute of Integrity at Central University in Miotso, Ghana.  

Dr. Rebecca Ward, Senior Technical Director IREX

Dr. Rebecca Ward, Senior Technical Director

IREX

Dr. Rebecca Ward is a Senior Technical Director in the Education Practice at IREX, drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education policy and practice to oversee programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eurasia, and the Middle East and North Africa. Her current portfolio includes training and fellowships for university research managers, reform of pre-service teacher education, TVET system strengthening, and career center development. Prior to joining IREX, Rebecca worked in and alongside the UK higher education sector in a variety of roles including managing collaborative university–industry engagement projects, evaluating government higher education policy and research impact initiatives, serving as a senior lecturer, and managing university off-campus partnerships in southern Africa. Rebecca holds a PhD from the University of Manchester in innovation policy, focused on the role of universities in open innovation systems, and a postgraduate diploma in teaching and learning in higher education. 

Delmira Rávago speaker from Chile, Data Elevates

Delmira Rávago, Data Instructor and Trainer

Data Elevates

Delmira Rávago is an Aprendo Data Instructor and Data Use Trainer and works in business development for Data Elevates. In the last two years she has participated as a mentor and instructor in 7 boot camps of the Aprendo Data program aimed at Venezuelan migrants residing in Chile.  She is a chemical engineer, Msc. Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.  She is a professional with more than 33 years of experience in the execution, coordination and advice of multidisciplinary teams responsible for the Definition, Development and Implementation of Projects of Infrastructure and Production Facilities and the Elaboration of Strategic Plans in the Oil and Gas Production business.

Facilitator(s)

Dr. Jennifer Lebron, Lead

USAID Higher Education Learning Networking

For more on this event

Carla Verbridge, HELN International Project Coordinator
EDC
usaidheln@edc.org

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