Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) Vocational Education Centre was represented at the 3rd International Conference of Vocational Education Teachers, “Vocational Education in the Context of Contemporary Economic and Technological Changes,” held in Batumi, with presentations on the following topics: “The Evolution of Professional Competencies in an Era of Rapidly Changing Knowledge” - Ineza Vatsadze and Marine Khavtasi; “The Transformation of Teacher Authority in the Modern Educational Environment: From Centre-Stage Idol to Behind-the-Scenes Mentor” - Sophio Kakauridze.

The conference, organised by Black Sea College and New Wave College, brought together public vocational colleges operating in Georgia, higher education institutions providing vocational education and special guests from four countries: Germany, France, Italy and Hungary.

The event was attended by Levan Tsikaridze, Head of the TSU Vocational Education Centre, Ineza Vatsadze, Deputy Head of the Centre and Sophio Kakauridze and Marine Khavtasi, Managers of Quality Assurance and Learning Process, respectively.