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In this webinar recorded on September 13, 2021, the Advance Program presented the results of a recent stakeholder consultation on the impacts of the pandemic on technical tertiary education programs in five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The webinar also explored the opportunity that COVID-19 presented for the Council of Community Colleges of… Read more Webinar Recording of 18 Months In: How are Technical Tertiary Programs in LAC Responding to COVID-19?

Jamaica Highlights from the Past Year Advance is a workforce development program helping to improve youth employability in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program is implemented in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala & Jamaica.   The past year was one of perseverance, resilience, and purpose. Advance continued working with its technical tertiary partners to deliver market-relevant technical skills in agribusiness, wellness tourism and the creative industries. The pandemic created another layer of… Read more Advance Program: Investing in Workforce Development through Technical Tertiary Education

Jason Lewis is a student at the University of Technology, Jamaica. He is enrolled in the Entertainment Design, Production and Technology Programme. He is also a recipient of an Advance Program scholarship.   Jason shares his university experience and journey with Advance. [0:10]   Jason: Hi, my name is Jason Lewis. I am a student at the University of Technology, Jamaica.  I am… Read more “The opportunity to go to university to do something that I love, is a good feeling.”

Moesha Martin is a past student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education where she was enrolled in the Agro-processing and Business Management Programme. She was also a recipient of an Advance Program scholarship.   Moesha completed her internship at JP Farms. She shares this experience with us.   [00:00]  Moesha: Hi. My name is Moesha Martin. I am a past student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education, where I was enrolled… Read more Moesha Martin shares her internship experience at JP Farms

On March 31, 2021, Knockalva Polytechnic College realized its goal of creating a practical learning space for agroprocessing students. Knockalva Polytechnic College sits on 216 acres in the rural community of Ramble and transitioned from a vocational secondary school to an institution that now offers associate degree programs. In just under three years, with guidance… Read more A Space for Opportunities: Knockalva Polytechnic College gains momentum with new learning lab

I am a scholarship recipient from a rural village, El Rodeo, in Quetzaltenango. I graduated in 2010, with a high school degree a\in Industry and Automotive Mechanics from the Instituto Nacional Técnico Industrial in San Carlos Sija. With a lot of effort and desire to improve, I came to study at the Technical Training Center… Read more Student Spotlight: Asmin Jarael de León Gramajo’s personal journey with Advance at URL

On March 17, 2021, over 140 participants came together virtually to celebrate achievements of the Advance Program in Honduras. Presenters shared key results and lessons learned over the five years of the program’s activities in country. Participants included university rectors, faculty, students, and university staff from each of the program’s partner universities, UNAH, UNITEC-CEUTEC, and… Read more Advance Program in Honduras Shares Key Achievements and Lessons Learned at Virtual Closing Ceremony

By: Fernanda Soares and Alejandra De Freitas Originally published on FHI 360’s R&E Search for Evidence blog.  Educators, psychologists and even economists have identified the critical importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. Research shows that SEL can have a positive impact on school climate and promote a host of academic, social and emotional benefits for students…. Read more Integrating social and emotional learning into pre-service teacher education: Lessons from a formative study in Guatemala

Tegucigalpa – Autoridades, directores, coordinadores, estudiantes e invitados especiales de las universidades UNAH, CEUTEC de UNITEC y UCENM celebraron mediante un evento virtual, las lecciones aprendidas y resultados alcanzados por el Programa. Gracias a la colaboración técnica y financiera de USAID ejecutada en coordinación con estas tres universidades socias, se cierra un programa novedoso que… Read more Logros clave y lecciones aprendidas del Programa Regional Avanza en Honduras

The new technical degree program in Logistics, Transportation and Port Operations at the Universidad Cristiana Evangélica Nuevo Milenio (UCENM) in San Pedro Sula, Honduras has collaborative ties with nearby ports, cargo transportation, and customs businesses. During the curriculum mapping stages for this degree, the Advance Program (“Program”) organized working sessions between UCENM and these relevant businesses. The… Read more Putting Theory into Practice: Piloting Faculty Externships in Logistics