Strategic Plan Framework for IVETA

Mission

IVETA is an international network of vocational educators and service providers dedicated to the advancement and improvement of high-quality vocational education and training wherever it exists and wherever it is needed.

Values

  1. Promote excellence and quality in vocational education and training.
  2. Provide support and services to members across the global TVET community.
  3. Actively advocate on behalf of members and create a strong and united voice on behalf of the TVET community.


Strategic Goals

Consistently increase membership and benefits for IVETA.
Increase the involvement and relevance of the IVETA Executive.
Improve financial sustainability and accountability.
Review, revise, and redesign IVETA’s professional learning program.

Strategic Initiatives

Plan and create a marketing plan and appropriate materials for membership recruitment.
Create a key stakeholders plan for marketing and promotion
Devise a social media and marketing plan for membership recruitment.
Development of annual meeting schedule for IVETA Executive.
Create additional Committees to work on IVETA future planning (e.g Business Development)
Increase Regional Offices (ROs) and support ROs in their efforts to advocate and promote TVET
Seek sponsorships and partners support (both in kind and financial)
Create business plan for increased business development.
Apply for Grants, Tenders and Contracts.
Conduct review of Annual Conference and redesign (if required).
Expand international partnerships with key partners to promote other professional learning.
Seek sponsorship and linking support for Annual Conference.

Progress Indicators

An increase in the number of marketing materials (both hard copy and electronic) for both members and the IVETA Executive.
Development and implementation of Marketing Plan and Social Media Plan
At least 3 new member benefits created annually. Examples may include: Monthly eNews, Development of new publications e.g. annual newsletter, Creation and update of regional member databases.
Meeting schedule created and meetings held (e.g. bimonthly via Skype or other online tool).
An increase in the number of marketing materials (both hard copy and electronic) for both members and the IVETA Executive.
An increase in IVETA membership by 10% collectively and annually.
An increase in IVETA membership in each regional area by 5% annually.
Formation of appropriate Committees and creation of: Terms of Reference, and Activity Plan for 2015
Creation of at least 1 new Regional Office in 2015.
An increase in sponsorship (external) for 2015.
An increase in the number of grants / tenders submitted.
An increase in the number of joint proposals with IVETA partners.
An increase in memberships and revenue for IVETA.
Development and implementation of IVETA membership plan.
Formation of appropriate Committees and creation of: Terms of Reference, and Activity Plan for 2015
The development of detailed reporting structures for all IVETA business.
An increase in the number of all IVETA professional learning.
An increase in the number of jointly hosted IVETA and partner, professional learning.
A review of current Annual Conference including: Historical data and financials; Forecasting for the future; Recommendations for the future.
Development and implementation of region specific, professional learning plans.
An increase in requests for joint professional learning with IVETA partners.