An engaging force World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Yannick Cabassu Member Engagement Coordinator WFCP World Congress 2012 Halifax Nova Scotia World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics ID: 741867
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The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP):An engaging force
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
Yannick Cabassu
Member Engagement Coordinator
WFCP World Congress 2012
Halifax, Nova ScotiaSlide2
World Federation of Colleges and PolytechnicsSlide3
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
WFCP Objectives
To be a forum for members to learn from each other and to share ideas and information on the roles they plan and the mechanisms and programmes they employ to fill these roles.
To be a resource for members in meeting their national and international objectives.
To be an advocate of colleges, polytechnics and similar learning institutions by raising awareness of their contribution to human resources development and the role they play in the development of society in general and the economy in particular.
To promote the development of linkages between members and the international business and learning community. Slide4
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Eligibility for membership:
Associations representing Applied Education and/or Technical Education and Training Institutions at the regional, national, or cross-national levels
Institutions
Affiliates
AssociatesSlide5
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
Members WorldwideSlide6
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
Accomplishments
Six international
c
onferences
Promoted a few exchanges and partnerships among members
Growth in membership
New members on the Board (China, Mexico and Brazil)
More interactive and user friendly
w
ebsite
New
C
ommunication/Engagement Strategy
New WFCP Coordinator (2 days per week)
BUT need more than 2 days per week!?Slide7
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
Birmingham 2010:
Key recommendations to pursue
Expand membership globally
Become a voice for our learners
Set up affinity groups (e.g.:
a
pplied research)
Support countries in need to upgrade their systems
Seek corporate sponsors
Global Advocacy with key agencies (UNESCO) and international funding agencies like the World Bank or Regional banks, and development agencies.Slide8
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
IT’S YOUR FEDERATION!
WFCP is a member driven organisation: its success depends on the participation of each member
Needs to grow in order to become a player able to influence the higher applied education sector on a global stage.
Work together to develop strategies that better represent Colleges and Polytechnics worldwide
Establishment of a permanent SecretariatSlide9
A VISION FOR OUR FUTURE
Understanding our members better in order to better serve them
Priorities for Secretariat?
Principal values/benefits of WFCP membership?
WFCP’s role in leadership and innovation?
WFCP’s role in addressing employability issues and opportunities within your country/region?
Benefits/opportunities to participating in the WFCP global network?
What affinity group/task force would you like to join?
General visions for WFCP?Slide10
http://wfcp.org/
WFCP booth – World Trade Convention Center (WTCC) on the 2
nd floor