Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in collaboration with the ProGRESS Project of ILO, Country Office for Bangladesh, organized and conducted a 2-day long “Technical Workshop on CS Learning Outcome Language with TVET Professionals and HR Personnel” during 15 to 16 April 2026 at the Conference Hall, Chittagong Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CWCCI), Chattogram.

The objectives of the program were to bring industry and training providers together, align real job requirements with training content, and develop practical skills checklists for selected occupations. In addition, it promoted collaboration to strengthen workforce readiness and address skills mismatches in Bangladesh.

Mr. Joha Jamilur Rahman, Head of Training, BEF, Mr. Md. Wasfi Tamim, National Programme Officer, Private Sector Engagement and Mr. Md. Feroj Alom Molla, National Consultant (TVET Expert) ProGRESS project of ILO served as the facilitators for the training. The sessions were facilitated through industry presentations, interactive matching exercises, and group discussions, moderated by BEF & ILO.

A total of 26 participants including industry experts, government technical training institutes, competency standard specialists, and representatives from BEF and ILO attended the workshop. The workshop brought together professionals from leading organizations such as Bangladesh Steel Re‑Rolling Mills Limited (BSRM), Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, Creative Planning & Development Limited (CPDL), Singer Bangladesh Limited, Elite Hitech Industries Limited, Maf Shoes Limited, KDS Group, Hotel Agrabad Limited, PRAN‑RFL Group, K.R Motors, Prantik Group, and Rangs Group, alongside representatives from technical training institutions including Bangladesh‑Korea Technical Training Center (BKTTC), Chittagong Mohila Technical Training Center (CMTTC), and Skus Technical Training Centre (STTC). Participants represented key occupational areas such as Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Solar Electrical Systems, Welding, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Sewing Machine Operation, Food & Beverage Services, and Automobile.