Mongolia and USA discuss developing cooperation in vocational education
AKIPRESS.COM – State Secretary of Mongolia’s Ministry of Education Nyam-Ochir Tumur-Ochir met with Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education Casey Sacks and Deputy Assistant Secretary Dewayne Duncan to exchange views on opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two countries, Montsame reported.
During the meeting, the U.S. side shared its policies and experience in developing vocational and technical education systems, aligning training programmes with labour market demands, and improving students’ professional skills and employment opportunities.
The two sides also exchanged information on initiatives to strengthen partnerships between educational institutions and employers, as well as policies aimed at equipping students with skills needed in the era of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
Discussions further focused on potential cooperation to improve the quality and accessibility of vocational and technical education, develop a skilled workforce that responds to changing labour market needs, and introduce effective partnership-based financing models.
The parties agreed to expand cooperation in the education sector, share expertise and explore new opportunities to support the development of vocational and technical education.
