Nyam-Ochir Tumur-Ochir, State Secretary of Mongolia’s Ministry of Education, met with Casey Sacks, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education, and Dewayne Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, to exchange views on opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, the U.S. side shared its policies and experience in developing vocational and technical education systems, aligning training programmes with labour market demands, and improving students’ professional skills and employment opportunities.

The two sides also exchanged information on initiatives to strengthen partnerships between educational institutions and employers, as well as policies aimed at equipping students with skills needed in the era of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.

Discussions further focused on potential cooperation to improve the quality and accessibility of vocational and technical education, develop a skilled workforce that responds to changing labour market needs, and introduce effective partnership-based financing models.

The two sides agreed to expand cooperation in the education sector, share expertise and explore new  opportunities to support the development of vocational and technical education.

Published Date:2026-11-09