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What are the Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)? The Erasmus+ initiative on Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) enables vocational education and training (VET) providers to rapidly adapt skills provisions to changing economic and social needs.

Discover the inspiring skills stories of people from all over Europe.

In the realm of hospitality and tourism, apprenticeships can offer aspiring professionals a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Dylan Werner, a young apprentice, exemplifies the transformative power of such a journey.

More than 500 participants, including some 400 young people, attended the flagship event of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission in person. More than 300 participants tuned in online from across the EU. 

The Capacity Building in VET 2024 call is now open for submission. Find out the call novelties, how to apply and other useful resources!  

Join the year-round celebration of vocational education and training (VET) and find out more about the European Vocational Skills Week! The 2023 edition, flagship event of the European Year of Skills (EYS), unfolded from October 23-27.

The Erasmus+ Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) initiative plays a pivotal role in advancing the European Union's policy on skills and vocational excellence, by being a driving force for reforms in the Vocational Educational and Training (VET) sector.

The 2023 edition of the European Vocational Skills Week (EVSW) is just around the corner, and it promises to be an exciting event highlighting the significance of vocational education and training (VET) in shaping the future of Europe.

The Forum on Vocational Excellence 2023 took place on 25 and 26 September in Amsterdam. Over 500 vocational excellence professionals exchanged best practices, co-created solutions for common challenges and expanded their network to ensure that Europe.