The Laos Australia Institute (LAI) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Laos, with the aim of improving skills and capacities, at both the individual and organisational levels, to support economic and social development priorities in Laos. The mission of LAI is to improve Laos’ human resources through scholarships, training and organisational capacity building. LAI administers Australia Awards on behalf of the Government of Australia. Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and short courses offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development. Australia Awards contribute to the long-term objectives of promoting growth and stability in our region, as well as strengthening links between people and organisations to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. They equip recipients with the skills and knowledge to drive change and contribute to the economic and social development of their own countries, in effect, building the human resource capacity of partner countries within mutually agreed development sectors. Australia Awards Short Courses are targeted programs of intensive training to address specific technical or soft skills gaps. They are formal study or training opportunities delivered by an Australian higher education provider or a Registered Training Organisation in Australia and/or in partner countries.

• Human Leadership for Future Work Planned Dates (TBC): late June or early July 2023 to November 2023 (20 days in 3 modules)
• LAI will offer an Australia Award Short Course to help ensure that emerging Human Resource Management leaders in the Mekong region are well prepared to develop their human resources ready for this future world of work and raising the capability and productivity of the ASEAN workforce. Participation in this course will ensure the participants are aware of current national, regional and international issues regarding the need for equitable, inclusive skills development to adapt to the changing world of work; relevant policies for continuous professional development and implementation strategies; the role of goals, performance indicators, incentives and recognition in managing work performance; functional labour market information systems; and institutionalising strategic human resource development planning to ensure a capable workforce. These broad topics are drawn from the ASEAN agreed Roadmap.
• This course will be designed and delivered so that participants can attend the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Convention to be held 8 - 10 August 2023. This convention is the largest human resources networking event in Australia, where the latest thinking, and trends in practices and tools are presented and available for evaluation by individuals and organisations in a professional networking environment. This course will be delivered by experts managed by a reputable Australian education provider yet to be selected.