Organisation: GreenKo
Position: TVET Expert
Faton Deshishku is an accomplished international development professional with over 16 years of experience in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), private sector engagement, and workforce development. As the founder of GreenKo Skills Alliance, Faton leads one of the first dedicated Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) initiatives in the Western Balkans focused on green and digital transformation.
With a deep understanding of regional labour markets and education systems, Faton combines practical policy expertise with a strong commitment to inclusion, youth employment, and green innovation. His leadership connects grassroots initiatives with European and international frameworks, enabling scalable and sustainable impact.
Beyond the Training Room: Why Educator Development Needs a New Operating System
Presentation
Professional development in higher education often remains centred on workshops, short courses, and individual training activities. But are these approaches sufficient to prepare educators for rapidly changing teaching environments?
This presentation challenges traditional approaches to educator development and explores the need for a more continuous, competence-based, and institutionally embedded model.
Drawing on practical experience in international education and skills development initiatives, it examines how digital transformation, AI, industry engagement, and competence-based approaches can reshape professional learning.
The session introduces a practical framework for moving from training participation to demonstrated competence, workplace application, peer collaboration, and continuous improvement.
