Quarterly Report 13: October 1 - December 31, 2018

The program aims to strengthen the capacity of partner institutions in these countries to deliver high-quality technical degree programs. The quarterly report for October 1 to December 31, 2018, highlights key activities and results achieved during this period. In Jamaica, the program has made significant progress in various technical areas, including fashion styling and image consulting, design and technology, health and wellness tourism, and agroprocessing and business management. The University of Technology (UTECH), the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), and the Vocational and Technical Development Institute (VTDI) are among the partner institutions involved in the program. In Honduras, the program has worked closely with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) to finalize the selection of scholarship recipients. The program has also engaged with CEUTEC and UCENM task forces to develop and implement curriculum and labor bridging activities. In Guatemala, the program has streamlined interactions with committees and individuals from the Universidad Panamericana (UPANA) and the Universidad Rafael Landívar (URL). The program has designated representatives to provide support for design and implementation of activities, such as career fairs and labor bridging activities. The program has also made progress in implementing core administrative activities, including participating in university task forces and monitoring subgrants with local universities. The program has also updated its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan and indicators targets. The quarterly report highlights the achievements of the program in various technical areas, including curriculum design and pedagogy, teacher and faculty development, and labor market bridging. The report also summarizes next steps and upcoming activities for Quarter 2 of Year 4, which include continuing to strengthen the capacity of partner institutions and implementing labor bridging activities. The program has made significant progress in implementing its Year 4 Work Plan, which aims to strengthen the capacity of partner institutions to deliver high-quality technical degree programs. The program has engaged with various stakeholders, including university task forces, committees, and individuals, to develop and implement curriculum and labor bridging activities. The program's achievements in various technical areas, including curriculum design and pedagogy, teacher and faculty development, and labor market bridging, demonstrate its commitment to strengthening the capacity of partner institutions. The program's next steps and upcoming activities for Quarter 2 of Year 4 will continue to build on these achievements and ensure the program's continued success. The program's focus on labor bridging activities, such as career fairs and labor market assessments, aims to improve the employability of graduates and increase their chances of securing employment in their chosen fields. The program's commitment to strengthening the capacity of partner institutions will continue to be a key focus area in the coming quarters.