Vientiane, Lao PDR–May 27, 2025–The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), in collaboration with the Department of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE),

Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), and with the support of the ASEAN-Swiss TVET Initiative (ASTI) Project, successfully co-organized a consultation meeting to advance cooperation in Work-Based Learning (WBL).

The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between enterprises and vocational education institutions through the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and detailed coordination mechanisms. Key topics included trainee contracts and documentation, development of joint training plans, monitoring and evaluation of trainees and In-company trainers, and defining the roles and responsibilities of WBL coordinators. Additionally, strategies for promoting WBL programs to target groups were discussed.

This initiative is a crucial step toward enhancing the quality and relevance of vocational education through stronger industry engagement and practical training opportunities for trainees.