Responses of technical and vocational education and training institutions to the needs of industry’s digital transformation in South-East Asia

The objective of this paper is to develop a comprehensive framework to assess the readiness of TVET institutions for IR 4.0 and to use this framework to examine the state of readiness of these institutions in South-East Asia to meet the digital transformation requirements of the industry.
 

While the readiness of the industry for IR 4.0 is referenced, it is not the primary focus of this paper. Instead, it serves as a comparative backdrop for analysing the alignment between the realms of education and training and the evolving demands of the world of work. This comparative analysis aims to highlight potential gaps and synergies, thereby contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the preparedness of TVET institutions in the context of IR 4.0.