APACC signs MOA with DTVE

The Department of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Union of Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) on 26 March 2007, represented by Director General of DTVE Dr. Khin Maung Aye and APACC President Dr. Man-Gon Park , respectively.

This momentous event marks the beginning of the partnership of the Union of Myanmar and APACC to promote the objectives and goals of APACC in order to harmonize TVET systems and standards in the Asia and the Pacific region.

DTVE is responsible for the production of technicians, skilled and semi-skilled tradesmen. This is implemented through Technological Colleges, Technical Institutes, and Vocational Schools. DTVE also operates a number of vocational training schools at the artisan and craftsman level with a view to admit students who have dropped out at various levels of formal education system.

Prof. Myong-Hee Kim, CPSC Faculty Member and Dr. Kyaw Soe, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology served as witnesses of the MOA signing.