Empowering Local Communities Through Lifelong Learning and Vocational Training Events at Walailak University
Walailak University has introduced a variety of educational approaches that go beyond traditional frameworks to address the evident unemployment issues within local communities. Subsequently, the university hosts vocational training events at university that are open to the general public in the form of both program and ad-hoc events, aiming to provide short-and long-term educational opportunities to local communities. These programs focus on increasing employment rates and enhancing the quality of the workforce. The courses are carefully designed, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning and flexible scheduling and content, to promote lifelong learning and empower communities.
Programmes
Short-term Vocational Training Events
Figures : The program of vocational tranining event at university that are open to the general public for a kimchi-making workshop.
Additionally, there is a training event aimed at improving the professional skills of pharmacists. This program is designed to update pharmacists with the latest academic knowledge in the field, enabling them to apply this knowledge efficiently in their work, in line with the healthcare service development plan. It also supports the continuous education activities of the Pharmacy Council to further enhance pharmacists’ expertise.
Figures : The program of vocational tranining event.
Career Development Promotion Events
The Center for Academic Services organizes career development promotion events for the surrounding community. One such initiative is a knowledge-sharing program for the local swine-raising community of Satit Walailak Pattana Community. The program aims to improve the knowledge of disease prevention in swine, with key topics including:
- “Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Prevention in Swine”
- “Swine Health Care: Disease Prevention, Control, and Basic Treatment of Sick Pigs”
Figures : The program of vocational training event about the knowledge of disease prevention in swine.
Ad-Hoc Events
Continuous access to professional knowledge is essential for improving work quality. Walailak University, through its Science and Technology Park, hosts training activity events to promote lifelong learning for entrepreneurs. The goal is to help them apply the knowledge to improve efficiency and add value to their products, especially during periods when market prices are low. New knowledge and technology play a crucial role in enhancing product quality. Some of the training activities include:
The Direction of the Thai and Global Palm Oil Industry: Strategies for Adding Value to Thai Palm Oil
This training event at university provides insights into the current market trends for palm oil, both domestically and internationally, and suggests strategies for increasing the value of palm oil products, helping entrepreneurs adapt and sustainably improve product quality.
Figures : The ad-hoc vocational tranining event at university that are open to the general public.
High-Quality Palm Oil Production and Value-Added Product Development
This training event focuses on methods for producing high-quality palm oil, as well as applying technology and innovation to develop new value-added products that meet market and consumer demands.
Figures : The ad-hoc vocational tranining event at university that are open to the general public.
Walailak University is committed to offering comprehensive and diverse educational opportunities, with a focus on developing the skills and abilities of local communities. Through long-term training events in both programs and ad-hoc activities, the university aims to foster lifelong learning. These initiatives not only increase employment opportunities but also play a key role in enhancing vocational skills and supporting sustainable community development.
After each event completes, diagnostics are carried out on relevant issues to enhance development and foster stronger engagement with agencies or participants. In addition, evaluations and measurements of success are conducted for each activity, followed by planning for continued efforts in the subsequent year. Previous activities have shown high levels of acceptance and satisfaction from both participants and beneficiaries.
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals