Foundation For Technical Education
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| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Education Foundation |
| Location |
The Foundation for Technical Education (FTE) is a philanthropic organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Francis Brochon, a French electronics engineer and entrepreneur, founded FTE in 2003.
FTE works with developing countries that are in need of technical training.
The FTE Education Model
FTE has developed a 5-step education model emphasizing the development of employable skills needed for a successful career as a technician.
The five principles of the FTE Education Model[1] are:
- Learning-by-doing: Student-centred training using modern learning technologies
- Best of both: Local teachers with international skills training
- Filling a need: Alignment with labour market demands
- Doers, not nerds: Business management and entrepreneurship skills training
- Meritocracy wins: Merit-based scholarships for young men and women