Gen Ed SSRU Participates in New Breed Graduates Project Meeting, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 08:00 to 16:00 at Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel, Nonthaburi Province,  
Associate Professor Dr. Chutikarn Sriviboon, President of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, assigned Assistant Professor Dr. Natthapat Kaewrattanaphat, Deputy Director for Innovation, to participate in the workshop aimed at creating and developing a high-competency workforce under the New Breed Graduates Project by the Ministry of Higher Education. The meeting was attended by executives from higher education institutions across the country, both under and outside the Ministry of Higher Education.

Ms. Waraporn Rungtrakan, Advisor on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Management Systems, from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presided over the opening of the workshop. The event aimed to build and develop a high-competency workforce connected to lifelong learning for stable livelihood under the New Breed Graduates Project. The meeting also saw participation from Associate Professor Bandit Thipakorn, Chairman of the Special Subcommittee for Managing the New Breed Graduates Project, and Mr. Suthon Chernpuk, Director of Workforce Promotion and Development, who presented the project report at the Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel, Nonthaburi.

The Office of the Permanent Secretary of MHESI, through the New Breed Graduates Project, has proposed a reform of the curriculum design in Thai higher education institutions. The new curriculum is based on a "Skill-First" concept and is linked to lifelong learning. This approach aims to address the demands of the evolving job market, allowing individuals to accumulate wealth and maintain a secure livelihood throughout their lives. The objectives of the meeting were:

1. To promote and disseminate the concept and understanding of developing Degree Credential and Non-Degree Credential programs linked to lifelong learning.
2. To facilitate knowledge exchange between higher education institutions participating in or yet to join the New Breed Graduates Project.
3. To support participating institutions in producing a workforce with competencies and skills aligned with the country’s needs, as per the project’s objectives.

The event saw registration from representatives of higher education institutions nationwide, both under and outside the Ministry of Higher Education.

**News Source**: Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation