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Higher Education Quality and Workforce Development in the Caribbean: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions

Conference Booklet

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

PRE-CONFERENCE: Oct 24, 2023

Dr Curtis Charles

The UWI Five Islands Campus

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

OPENING CEREMONY: Oct 25, 2023

Prof. Brian Copeland

NESC Technical Institute

PLENARY SPEAKER

Oct 25, 2023

Dr Curtis Charles

The UWI Five Islands Campus

PLENARY SPEAKER

Oct 26, 2023

Dr Venkataraman Balaji

Commonwealth of Learning

PANEL 1: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN A CHANGING EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE

OCT 25, 2023

This panel discussion delves into the heart of today’s dynamic employment landscape. It addresses the seismic shifts brought by technology and societal changes, reshaping industries, and skill requirements. From the rise of AI and digital literacy to the importance of soft skills like critical thinking, this discussion offers insights on navigating the evolving world of work. It also focuses on how educators and employers can develop synergies to enhance workforce development in the region.

Dr Ruby Alleyne

The University of Trinidad and Tobago

Georgina Donadlson

Corporate Options

Stephen de Gannes

TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Dr Curtis Charles

The UWI Five Islands Campus

PANEL 2: Delivering Quality, Relevant and Cost-Effective Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Small Island Developing States

OCT 26, 2023

Prof. Prakash Persad

The University of Trinidad and Tobago

Prof. Brian Copeland

NESC Technical Institute

Dr Venkataraman Balaji

Commonwealth of Learning

Ann-Marina White

SITAL College

Dr Colwick M. Wilson

USC

PRESENTERS:

STRAND 1

 EMPLOYABILITY AND HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY: SYNERGIES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EDUCATORS

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STRAND 2

ENHANCING HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND MITIGATING CHALLENGES POSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE

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STRAND 3

THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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STRAND 4

HIGHER EDUCATION IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD: HOW MANY OF OUR PANDEMIC PRACTICES DO WE KEEP WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY?

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