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GREENCHEM -hankkeen kuvaus Project Results Platformilla.

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GREENCHEM - Network of Centres of Vocational Excellence in Green and Digital Chemistry

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GREENCHEM - Network of Centres of Vocational Excellence in Green and Digital Chemistry

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Tavoitteina ovat muun muassa kestävään kemiaan keskittyvän ammatillisen huippuosaamisen keskusten verkoston perustaminen, kemianteollisuuden ja ammatillisen koulutuksen välisten kuilujen kaventaminen, ammattiprofiilien päivittäminen sekä kemian alan ammatillisten koulutusohjelmien uudistaminen vihreän ja digitaalisen siirtymän vaatimusten mukaisiksi.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

Fundacion Universitaria San Antonio

Hankkeen suomalainen partneri:

Ab Yrkeshögskolan vid Åbo Akademi (Novia)

Partnerimaat: Itävalta, Kypros, Suomi, Saksa Italia, Slovenia, Espanja, Turkki ja Ukraina

Hakukierros: 2025

Hankkeen numero: 101260752

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.4.2026-31.3.2030

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All content on the Erasmus+ Project Result Platform is provided as submitted by the (coordinating) beneficiary. The publication of projects and their results requires all users to respect the terms of use of the platform when uploading information.

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Auto-Cove 2.0: Greening Europe with support of Clean-tech-vehicle education

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Auto-Cove 2.0: Greening Europe with support of Clean-tech-vehicle education

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Hankkeessa kehitetään autoalan koulutusta vastaamaan alan osaamistarpeita. Hankkeessa tuotetaan opetuskokonaisuuksia uusien käyttövoimien autojen korjaukseen ja huoltoon.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

ESPOON SEUDUN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ OMNIA

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Bilia Oy Ab

Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy

Volvo Car Finland Oy Ab

Partnerimaat:

Suomi, Latvia, Viro, Alankomaat, Saksa, Ranska, Liettua ja Turkki

Hakukierros: 2022

Hankkeen numero: 101102844

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 15.6.2023-14.6.2027

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CEDCE - Colleges for European Data Center Education

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CEDCE - Colleges for European Data Center Education

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on luoda erilaisia koulutuspolkuja datakeskusten työvoimaksi sekä luoda alusta, jonka kautta yritykset, oppilaitokset ja opiskelijat voivat jakaa tietoa keskenään.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

STICHTING CHRISTELIJK REGIONAAL OPLEIDINGEN CENTRUM NOORD- EN OOST-NEDERLAND, Alankomaat

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

KOTKAN-HAMINAN SEUDUN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ EKAMI

INNOCODE OY

Partnerimaat:

Alankomaat, Irlanti, Suomi, Tanska, Belgia ja Portugali

Hakukierros: 2023

Hankkeen numero: 101143688

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.3.2024-29.2.2028

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OPH:n Ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksiköt -toiminnon sivu

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OPH:n Ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksiköt -toiminnon sivu

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Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) – Ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksiköt

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ReMode - Unlocking Circular Fashion Design Excellence 

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Hankkeessa luodaan viisi ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksikköä edistämään ympäristötietoista koulutusta tekstiili- ja muotialan ammattilaisille. Tarkoituksena on vahvistaa koulutuksen ja työmarkkinoiden yhteistyötä sekä kehittää tekstiili- ja muotialan opetusta ja oppimisyhteisöjä.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

BURSA ULUDAG UNIVERSITESI, Turkki

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

RAISION SEUDUN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMA

KAJAANIN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

OLEMISEN BALANSSIA RY

Partnerimaat:

Turkki, Suomi, Kreikka, Saksa ja Italia

Hakukierros: 2024

Hankkeen numero: 101194072

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.2.2025-31.1.2029

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EVECSA - European Vocational Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture

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EVECSA - European Vocational Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on edistää ilmastoviisasta maatalouden työelämälähtöistä osaamista muodostamalla eurooppalainen alan koulutuksen verkosto hankkeessa kehitettävistä alueellisista huippuyksiköistä.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

BYGHOLM LANDBRUGSSKOLE, Tanska

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

SEINÄJOEN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ, SEDU

KESKI-POHJANMAAN KOULUTUSYHTYM, KPEDU

PROAGRIA KESKI-POHJANMAA RY

LAPIN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

Partnerimaat:

Tanska, Italia, Alankomaat, Espanja, Suomi ja Puola

Hakukierros: 2023

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.3.2024-29.2.2028

Hankkeen numero: 101144013

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European Vocational Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture

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The EVECSA project empowers European agricultural professionals to implement climate-smart solutions through Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). By fostering regional and cross-border collaboration, EVECSA enhances vocational education's role in shaping sustainable agriculture policies and practices, ensuring food security, job creation, and well-being for all.

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Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

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What is Vocational Excellence?

Vocational excellence usually refers to high-quality training and education, but also to relevance to the world of work and to the attractiveness of the educational offer to learners and to employers. Vocational excellence may also imply an enlarged conceptualisation of skills provision - addressing innovation, regional and local development, lifelong learning, and smart specialisation.

The concept of Vocational Excellence promoted by the EU is characterised by a holistic learner-centred approach in which VET:

● is an integrated part of skills ecosystems, contributing to regional development, innovation, smart specialisation and clusters strategies, as well as to specific industrial ecosystems;

● is part of knowledge triangles, working closely with other education and training sectors, the scientific community, and business;

● enables learners to acquire both job-specific as well as key competences through high-quality provision that is underpinned by quality assurance;

● builds innovative forms of partnerships with the world of work, and is supported by the professional development of training staff, innovative pedagogies, learners and staff mobility and VET internationalisation strategies.

By focussing on inclusive excellence, this model guarantees access to top-notch education for all learners, endowing them with essential and vocational skills. Such inclusive practices align with the goal of preparing individuals for quality employment, contributing to a dynamic, inclusive economy.

Discover the Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)

Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) are the pillars of excellent vocational education in Europe. Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) are formed by networks of partners that develop local "skills ecosystems" to provide high quality vocational skills to young people and adults, and contribute to regional development, innovation, industrial clusters, smart specialisation strategies and social inclusion. CoVEs stimulate local business development and innovation, by working closely with companies (in particular SMEs) on applied research projects, creating knowledge and innovation hubs, as well as supporting entrepreneurial initiatives of their learners.

CoVEs are expected to go far beyond simply providing a quality vocational qualification. From available evidence, keys to CoVEs' success include:

Being integrated in frameworks of regional development, innovation and smart specialisation - this allows synergies to be identified between policies and amongst stakeholders.

Strong and enduring relationships between stakeholders - stakeholders include VET providers (including VET at the tertiary education level), higher education institutions, and businesses, in which interactions are reciprocal and mutually beneficial.

Integration of activities - there is great potential in CoVEs to achieve more than sum of their parts, in particular, where CoVEs build on the expertise and activities of each partner to provide both young learners and adults with skills and opportunities for professional and personal development.

Fostering Vocational Excellence through international collaboration

The EU aims at introducing a European dimension of vocational excellence, both by encouraging Member States to establish CoVEs that contribute to create skills ecosystems responding to local needs, and by supporting international collaborative networks bringing together CoVEs that share a common interest in developing skills ecosystems. The Erasmus+ funding for Centres of Vocational Excellence and the International Self-Assessment Tool for Centres of Vocational Excellence support this endeavour.

Engaging with the CoVE initiative connects you with a community deeply invested in vocational excellence across and beyond Europe, where stakeholders from various sectors engage, share experiences, and collaborate on projects that enhance vocational training's quality and relevance. Whether you're looking to make a commitment, explore partnerships, or simply stay informed about the latest developments in vocational training, CoVEs provide a platform for meaningful participation and innovation.

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Vocational excellence usually refers to high-quality training and education, but also to relevance to the world of work and to the attractiveness of the educational offer to learners and to employers.

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mm. rahoitettujen hankkeiden Fact sheetit ja listaus partnereista

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Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

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In order to support the development of Vocational Excellence, the EU has put in place a number of activities that aim to ensure that vocational training across Europe is a robust, inclusive, and forward-looking pillar of Europe’s shared progress.

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Unlocking Potential: A Spotlight on Erasmus+ Centres of Vocational Excellence

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Unlocking Potential: A Spotlight on Erasmus+ Centres of Vocational Excellence

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Julkaisu sisältää tietoa COVE-toiminnasta sekä lyhyet esittelyt rahoitetuista hankkeista. Julkaistu 1/2026.

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Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (European Commission)

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Unlocking Potential - Publications Office of the EU

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Advancing European Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE): An analysis of Erasmus+ projects : report

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Advancing European Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE): An analysis of Erasmus+ projects : report

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Laadullinen katsaus Erasmus+ CoVE -toiminnon nykytilasta, tunnistetuista tuloksista ja vaikuttavuudesta sekä esimerkkejä hankkeista, joissa on tunnistettu pitkän aikavälin kestävyyttä. Julkaistu 11/2025.

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Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (European Commission)

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Advancing European Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) - Publications Office of the EU

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Annex to the report "Advancing European Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) : an analysis of Erasmus+ projects"

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Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (European Commission)

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CoVE case studies - Publications Office of the EU

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Community of Practice Centres of Vocational Excellence (CopCOVEs)

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Community of Practice Centres of Vocational Excellence (CopCOVEs)

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Community of Practice Centres of Vocational Excellence

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Katapult is a learning network of 450 public-private partnerships, and supports these with tools and guidance so they can build robust organizations that will benefit students, educational institutions, and industry.

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Digital Innovation Hub for Cloud Based Services (DIHUB)

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Digital Innovation Hub for Cloud Based Services (DIHUB)

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DIHUB-hankkeen teema oli tekoälyä hyödyntävien pilvipalveluiden kehittäminen.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

Helsinki Business College Oy

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu

Helsingin seudun kauppakamari

Partnerimaat:

Bulgaria, Kroatia, Eesti, Portugali ja Suomi

Hakukierros: 2019

Hankkeen numero:

612656-EPP-1-2019-1-FI-EPPKA2-SSA-P

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.11.2019-31.4.2022

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Home | DIHUB - Digital Innovation Hub for cloud based services

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The DIHUB consortium is a European-wide cluster using the latest cloud based services for innovations development, education and for new start-ups

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on edistää kestävän energiatuotannon koulutuksen kehittämistä luomalla alueellisia ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksiköitä.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

Stichting Hogeschool Utrecht, Alankomaat

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

RAISION SEUDUN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMA

SOLAR FINLAND OY

TURUN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

Hankkeen suomalaiset liitännäispartnerit:

REXEL FINLAND OY

VARSINAIS-SUOMEN LIITTO

ELCON SOLUTIONS OY

Partnerimaat:

Alankomaat, Espanja, Kreikka, Suomi ja Saksa

Hakukierros: 2021

Hankkeen numero: 101056147

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.6.2022-31.5.2026

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Project SEED – Sustainable Energy EDucation

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D5.2: Regional Learning Strategy and Action Plan

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Puhtaan energian oppimiskeskuksia Turkuun, Hollantiin, Espanjaan, Saksaan ja Kreikkaan

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Erasmus+-hanke yhdistää alueiden ammattikoulut, ammattikorkeat ja yritykset ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksiköiksi. Ajatus on vastata energiamurroksen tuomiin alati muuttuviin osaamistarpeisiin.

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Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026: Centres of Vocational Excellence

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Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026: Centres of Vocational Excellence

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Implementing vocational excellence approaches features prominently in the overall EU policy agenda for skills and for Vocational Education and Training (VET). The European Skills Agenda, the European Education Area, the 2020 Council Recommendation on VET, as well as the Osnabrück Declaration, all include very clear references to vocational excellence as a driving force for reforms in the VET sector.

The initiative on Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) aims to respond to this policy priority supporting reforms in the VET sector, ensuring high quality skills and competences that lead to quality employment and career-long opportunities, meeting the needs of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy . The CoVE initiative also supports the implementation of the European Green Deal, the Communication on attracting Skills and Talent, and the new Industrial and SME Strategies, as skills are key to their success, as well as the Communication on skills and talent mobility adopted in 2023, the Action Plan on labour and skills shortages, and the Council Recommendation 'Europe on the Move'.

CoVEs operate in a given local context, creating skills ecosystems for innovation, regional development, and social inclusion, while working with CoVEs in other countries through international collaborative networks. They establish a bottom-up approach to vocational excellence involving a wide range of local stakeholders enabling VET institutions to rapidly adapt skills provision to evolving economic and social needs.

They provide opportunities for initial training of young people as well as the continuing up-skilling and re-skilling of adults, through flexible and timely offer of training that meets the needs of a dynamic labour market, including in the context of the green and digital transitions. They act as catalysts for local business development and innovation, by working closely with companies (in particular SMEs) on applied research projects, creating knowledge and innovation hubs, as well as supporting entrepreneurial initiatives of their learners.

The networks aim for " upward convergence" of VET excellence. They will be open for the involvement of countries with well-developed vocational excellence systems, as well as those in the process of developing similar approaches, aimed at exploring the full potential of VET institutions to play a proactive role in support of growth and innovation.

This initiative introduces a " European dimension" to vocational excellence by supporting the implementation of EU VET policy and actions agreed with member states, social partners and VET providers.

The concept of vocational excellence proposed here is characterised by a holistic learner centred approach in which VET:

is an integrated part of skills ecosystems , contributing to regional development , innovation , smart specialisation and clusters strategies , as well as to specific value chains and industrial ecosystems

is part of knowledge triangles ,working closely with other education and training sectors, the scientific community, and business

enables learners to acquire both vocational (job specific) as well as key competences through high-quality provision that is underpinned by quality assurance

Objectives of the Action

This action supports the gradual establishment and development of international collaborative networks of Centres of Vocational Excellence. The Centres of Vocational Excellence aim at achieving the following objectives:

to ensure high quality skills through flexible and learner-centred VET provisions that lead to quality employment and career-long opportunities, swiftly responding to the needs of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy as well as to societal needs

to support and act as drivers for local and regional development, innovation and social inclusion in the context of the green and digital transitions

to contribute to upward convergence on VET excellence, to increase the quality of VET at system level in more and more countries

to ensure that outputs and results are taken into use and have impact beyond the project partner organisations and beyond the project period

Centres of Vocational Excellence operate at two levels:

1. At national level involving a wide range of local stakeholders creating skills ecosystems for local innovation, regional development, and social inclusion, while working with CoVEs in other countries through international collaborative networks.

2. At international level bringing together CoVEs that share a common interest in:

innovative approaches to increase the outreach, quality and effectiveness of existing CoVEs

The networks will bring together existing CoVEs, or develop the Vocational Excellence model by linking partners from various countries, that intend to develop Vocational Excellence in their local context through international cooperation. They could contribute e.g. to the delivery phase of the New European Bauhaus initiative by collaborating with the communities involved in the local transformations fostered by the initiative.

CoVEs achieve their objectives by bringing together and working closely with a set of local/regional partners such initial and continuing VET providers, higher education institutions including universities of applied sciences and polytechnics, research institutions, science parks, innovation agencies, companies, other employers, chambers and their associations, social partners, social enterprises, sectoral skills councils, professional/sector associations, national and regional authorities and development agencies, employment services, qualifications authorities, social inclusion and reintegration organisations, etc.

This call will thus support projects bringing together local or regional partners from various countries developing a set of activities under three clusters; 1) Teaching and learning, 2) Cooperation and partnerships, and 3) Governance and Funding.

CoVEs are required to apply whenever relevant.

They must include the design of a long-term action plan for the progressive roll-out of project deliverables after the project has finished. This plan shall be based on sustainable partnerships between education and training providers and key labour market actors at the appropriate level. It should include the identification of appropriate governance structures, as well as plans for scalability and financial sustainability.

While the Erasmus+ CoVE initiative promotes a European dimension to VET Excellence, the EU policy on VET Excellence also has an international dimension, supported by the European Training Foundation (ETF). ETF has developed a self-assessment tool (ISATCOVE), a concept for a label for excellence, and is providing support services to organisations interested in vocational excellence.

To see the list of CoVEs already funded, please check the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Factsheets for the funded projects are also available on the .

Eligibility criteria

In order to be eligible for an Erasmus grant, project proposals for Centres of Vocational Education must comply with the following criteria:

Eligible participating organisations (Who can apply?)

be legal entities (public or private bodies)

be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme)

be active in the field of vocational education and training or in the world of work

In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities, if applicable) must:

Organisations active in the field of vocational education and training or in the world of work from third countries not associated to the Programme in Regions 1 to 3 may also participate - as beneficiary or affiliated entity but not as coordinator. Organisations from other third countries not associated to the Programme may participate as associated partners.

Exception: organisations from Belarus (Region 2) are not eligible to participate in this action.

VET providers

VET provider representative organisations

Companies, industry, other employers or sector representative organisations

National/regional qualification authorities

Research institutes

Innovation agencies

Regional development authorities

International organisations active in the VET field

Participating organisations can be, for example (non-exhaustive list):

Consortium composition (Number and profile of participating organisations)

The partnership must include at least 8 applicants (beneficiaries) from a minimum of 4 EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme.

1. at least 1 enterprise, industry, other employers or sector representative organisation, and

2. at least 1 vocational education and training provider (at secondary and/or tertiary level)

Each EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme must include:

Affiliated entities and associated partners do not count in this minimum configuration of the consortium. They can not be the coordinating organisation.

The coordinating organisation must be from an EU Member State or a third country associated to the Programme.

Organisations from eligible third countries not associated to the Programme from regions 1 to 3 can also participate as beneficiaries or affiliated entities, to the extent it is demonstrated that their participation brings an essential added value to the project.

Exception: organisations from Belarus (Region 2) are not eligible to participate in this action.

Eligible activities

at least 4 activities under Cluster 1 - Teaching and learning,

at least 3 activities under Cluster 2 - Cooperation and partnership, and

at least 2 activities under Cluster 3 - Governance and funding.

The applicant must address 3 clusters of activities (providing details on the concrete actions and deliverables). For each cluster, a minimum number of activities must be selected from the list below:

The Clusters are described below in the section "Setting up a project".

Vocational education and training activities, at any EQF levels from 3 to 8, including the upper-secondary level, the post-secondary non-tertiary level as well as the tertiary level (e.g. Universities of applied sciences, Polytechnic institutes, etc.) are eligible. However, applications cannot include only activities that target learners at tertiary level; if they focus on VET at post-secondary level (EQF levels 6 to 8), they must include at least one other VET qualification level between EQF levels 3 to 5, as well as a strong work-based learning component.

Geographic location (Venue of the activities)

Activities must take place in any eligible country (see Part A of this Guide).

Duration of the project

Projects should normally last 48 months (extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment of the grant agreement).

Where to apply?

To the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Call ID: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PEX-COVE.

Before applying, please see the relevant FAQs in FTOP.

When to apply?

Applicants have to submit their grant application by 11 June at 17:00:00 (Brussels time).

Applicant organisations will be assessed against the relevant exclusion and selection criteria. For more information please consult Part C of this Guide.

Setting up a project

CoVEs are characterised by adopting a systemic approach through which VET institutions actively contribute to co-create "skills ecosystems", together with a wide range of other local/regional partners. CoVEs are expected to go far beyond the simple provision of a quality vocational qualification.

Below, we present a list of typical activities provided by CoVEs. Projects will reach their objectives by building on a combination of these activities (bullet points are indicative examples of possible actions under each activity) .

Description of the Clusters

Cluster 1 - Teaching and learning

anticipating future skill needs using effective means to rapidly identify changing labour market needs , and matching skill provision with job opportunities also taking into account work undertaken by Sectoral Blueprint, where relevant and available;

Activity 1 - Providing people with labour market relevant skills by

Activity 2 - Pursuing a lifelong learning and inclusive approach in VET by

developing and/or using micro-credentials to recognise the outcome of short learning opportunities adapted to a fast-changing society and labour market

making use of the European Digital Credentials for Learning, allowing to easily authenticate, validate and recognise credentials of any size, shape or form

building on the Sectoral Blueprints where relevant and available

Activity 3 - Developing VET curricula and qualifications, allowing flexibility and individualisation of delivery by

making use of European competence frameworks and derivative tools such as DigComp , EntreComp , FreenComp, LifeComp , GreenComp , SELFIE WBL , Test your digital skills , and the European Digital Skill Certificate

exploiting innovative teaching equipment and digital technologies such as MOOC's, simulators, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, for both school-based as well as work-based learning

fostering learner excellence through actions that incentive VET learners to explore their innovation and creative potential , leading to a virtuous cycle of benefits for the learners, teachers/trainers and the VET institution that can integrate best practices into regular programmes .

Activity 4 - Developing innovative learner-centred teaching and learning materials and methodologies by

for pedagogical, technical, green, and digital skills including those needed for online and distance learning

Activity 5 - Investing in the initial and continuing professional development of teachers and trainers

based on European tools and instruments such as EQAVET

working towards the certification of education and training providers based on standards developed by relevant national and/or international standards organisations - e.g. ISO 21001 or EFQM (see also EVTA label for VET Excellence)

Activity 6 - Establishing strong quality assurance mechanisms

setting-up procedures, mechanisms and instruments for effective feedback and review as part of a strategic learning process in the VET organisation, to support the development of high-quality provision and improve opportunities for learners

Activity 7 - Establishing effective feedback loops and graduate tracking systems

providing tailor made support to people with vulnerabilities

enabling adults to make use of their entitlements to training

Activity 8 - Providing guidance services

Activity 9 - Providing validation of prior learning

Cluster 2 - Cooperation and partnerships

Cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with the business sector by forming long-term business-education partnerships, including for innovation and skills anticipation

Working together to continuously review and update curricula to ensure its relevance to learner and labour market needs, in particular for work based learning and apprentices, in line with the European Framework on Quality and Effective Apprenticeships and building synergies with the European Alliance for Apprenticeships

Supporting companies, other employers and in particular SMEs with tailor made training for up-skilling and reskilling

Co-operation with Public Employment Services and civil society to up-skill and re-skill unemployed and inactive

Supporting sector-based and regional co-operation, including joining the Pact for Skills, and creating synergies with Sectoral Blueprint, as relevant and available

Providing SMEs with technical support, skill needs assessment, tools and methodologies

Activity 10 - Establishing business-education partnerships

Activity 11 - Applied research and Innovation

Launching initiatives to mobilise learners, teachers and trainers (including in-company trainers), as well as experts, to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ programme (KA1) to engage in mobility abroad

Activity 12 - VET internationalisation and mobility abroad

Working with local partners to develop learners' entrepreneurial skills and attitudes that respond to real world challenges

Activity 13 - Fostering entrepreneurial skills and initiatives

By launching and actively participating in communication campaigns and activities, aimed at raising the attractiveness of VET

Informing of job opportunities through VET and attracting young people and adults (including learners in primary and secondary schools) to VET learning pathways

Activity 14 - Raising VET attractiveness

Fostering the participation of learners in sectorial, national and international skills competitions, aimed at raising the attractiveness and excellence in VET (e.g. World Skills and/or EuroSkills competitions). Please note that prizes are not an eligible cost in the budget.

Activity 15 - Skills competitions

Cluster 3 - Governance and funding

Involving relevant stakeholders, particularly companies, chambers, professional and sector associations, trade unions, national and regional authorities and social partners, including representatives of learners, in the governance of VET systems

Activity 16 - Autonomy and effective VET governance

Actively engaging in the national and regional skills governance systems

Contributing with a skills perspective to employment and social policy making at local, regional, national and European level

Activity 17 - Strategic approach to skills development and governance

Mobilising relevant economic and social partners as well as other educational and training institutions to engage or create local skills ecosystems aimed at supporting innovation, smart specialisation strategies, clusters, and sectors and value chains (industrial ecosystems)

Engaging with other Erasmus+ CoVEs projects, in particular through the Community of Practice of the Centres of Vocational Excellence, by sharing experiences and results, thereby contributing to the broader impact of the CoVE initiative

Activity 18 - Co-creating skills ecosystems

Activity 19 - Developing sustainable financial models

These can include the support of education and training actions, mobility of learners and staff, applied research activities, infrastructure investments to modernise VET centres with advanced equipment, implementation of management systems to assure excellence and sustainability of VET organisations and the services they provide

Activity 20 - Making full use of national and EU financial instruments

The project must clearly identify and explain the choice of each of the selected activities in the application form, and describe how the work to be carried out through those activities will concretely contribute to the relevant work packages, and with the overall objectives of the project.

Expected impact

The gradual establishment and development of European networks of Centres of Vocational Excellence is expected to increase VET systems' responsiveness to adapt skills provision to evolving economic and social needs, ensuring that VET is at the forefront of providing solutions to the challenges posed by rapidly changing skills needs.

By forming an essential part of the "knowledge triangle" - projects should foster the collaboration between businesses, education and research - and playing a fundamental role in providing skills to support innovation and smart specialisation, the Centres of Vocational Excellence are expected to ensure high quality skills and competences that lead to quality employment and career-long opportunities, which meet the needs of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy.

Through the wide dissemination of project outcomes at transnational, national and/or regional levels and the development of a long-term action plan for the progressive roll out of project deliverables, taking national and regional development and smart specialisation strategies into account, individual projects are expected to engage relevant stakeholders within and outside the participating organisations and ensure a lasting impact after the project lifetime.

Award criteria

The following award criteria apply:

Link to policy: the proposal demonstrates how a transnational cooperation network of Centres of Vocational Excellence will contribute to achieve the goals of the policy priorities covered by the Council Recommendation on VET for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience, as well as the Osnabrück Declaration

EU values: the proposal is relevant for the respect and promotion of shared EU values, such as respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, as well as fighting any sort of discrimination

Consistency: the extent to which the proposal addresses the objectives of the call; the goals are clearly defined, realistic and address issues relevant to the participating organisations; the extent to which the proposal delivers an adequate needs analysis

Innovation: the proposal considers state-of-the-art methods and techniques, and leads to innovative results and solutions for its field in general, or for the geographical context in which the project is implemented (e.g. content; outputs produced, working methods applied, organisations and persons involved or targeted)

Regional dimension: the proposal demonstrates its contribution to regional development and smart specialisation strategies, based on the identification of local/regional needs and challenges in each of the participating countries

Cooperation and partnerships: the extent to which the proposal adequately identifies and involves the most relevant partners, that are necessary to realise the objectives of the project, and explains how it will establish strong and enduring relationships at both local and transnational levels, between the VET community and businesses (can be represented by chambers or associations), in which interactions are reciprocal and mutually beneficial

European added value: the proposal clearly demonstrates the added value at the individual (learner and/or staff), institutional and systemic levels, generated through results that would be difficult to attain by the partners acting without European cooperation

Internationalisation: the proposal demonstrates its contribution to the international dimension of VET excellence, including the development of strategies to foster VET transnational mobility of learners and staff, as well as sustainable partnerships

Digital skills: the extent to which the proposal foresees activities related to digital skills development (e.g. skills anticipation, innovative curricula and teaching methodologies, guidance, etc.) related to the development of digital skills

Green skills: the extent to which the proposal foresees activities (e.g. skills anticipation, innovative curricula and teaching methodologies, guidance, etc.) linked to the transition to a circular and green economy

Social dimension: the proposal includes a horizontal concern throughout the various actions to address diversity and promote shared values, equality, including gender equality, and non-discrimination and social inclusion, including for people with special needs/fewer opportunities

Relevance of the project (maximum score 35 points)

Coherence: the overall project design ensures consistency between project objectives and activities. The proposal presents a coherent and comprehensive set of appropriate activities and services to meet the identified needs and lead to the expected results

Activities: The work to be carried out under each of the activities selected from the three clusters are clearly described in terms of their expected outcomes/deliverables, their concrete contribution to the relevant work packages and to the overall objectives of the project

Methodology: the quality and feasibility of the methodology proposed and its appropriateness for producing the expected results

Management: the coordinator shows high quality management, the ability to coordinate transnational networks and leadership in complex environment, and establishes solid management arrangements. Timelines, organisation, tasks and responsibilities are well defined and realistic. A clear set of Key Performance Indicators, and a timeline for their assessment and achievement are defined

Budget: the budget provides for appropriate resources necessary for success, it is neither overestimated nor underestimated; the proposal is cost-effective and allocates appropriate resources to each activity

Work plan: quality and effectiveness of the work plan, including the extent to which the resources assigned to work packages are in line with their objectives and deliverables

Quality control: control measures (continuous quality evaluation, peer reviews, benchmarking activities, etc.) and quality indicators ensure that the project implementation is of high quality. Challenges/risks of the project are clearly identified and mitigating actions properly addressed. Expert review processes are planned as an integral part of the project. These processes include an independent external assessment at mid-term and at the end of the project

If the project includes mobility activities (for learners and/or staff):

the quality of practical arrangements, management and support modalities

the extent to which these activities are appropriate to the project's aims and involve the appropriate number of participants

the quality of arrangements for the recognition and validation of participants' learning outcomes, in line with European transparency and recognition tools and principles

Quality of the project design and implementation (maximum score 25 points)

Configuration: the project involves an appropriate mix of complementary participating organisations with the necessary profile, competences, experience and expertise to successfully deliver all aspects of the project; the role of each partner must be clearly identified, and its added-value explained;

Upward convergence: the extent to which the partnership brings together organisations active in the field of vocational education and training, or in the world of work, that are at different stages of development of vocational excellence approaches, and allows for a smooth and effective exchange of expertise and knowledge among those partners;

Geographical dimension: the extent to which the partnership includes relevant partners from different geographical regions, as well as the extent to which the applicant has motivated the geographical composition of the partnership and demonstrated its relevance to the achievement of the objectives of the CoVEs; as well as the extent to which the partnership includes a wide and appropriate range of relevant actors at local and regional level, including public authorities to the extent possible;

Involvement of third countries not associated to the Programme: if applicable, clearly explain how the involvement of participating organisations from third countries not associated to the Programme brings an essential added value to the project;

Collaboration: decision-making and communication between the participating organisations, participants and any other relevant stakeholder are clearly and reasonably described in detail (such as: number and timing of meetings, configuration of groups, description of aims and achievements expected, etc.) and illustrated in the project's Gantt chart/timeline;

Quality of the partnership and the cooperation arrangements (maximum score 20 points)

Exploitation: the proposal demonstrates how the outcomes of the project will be used by the partners and other stakeholders. It provides means to measure exploitation within project lifetime and after;

Dissemination: the proposal provides a clear plan for the dissemination of results, and includes appropriate targets, activities, relevant timing, tools and channels to ensure that the results and benefits will be spread effectively to stakeholders, policy makers, guidance professionals, enterprises, young learners, etc. within and after the project's lifetime; the proposal also indicates which partners will be responsible for dissemination;

Impact: the proposal demonstrates the potential impact of the project:

On participants and participating organisations, during and after the project lifetime;

Outside the organisations and individuals directly participating in the project, as well as its potential for mainstreaming into regional, national and/or European VET skills development.

The proposal includes measures as well as clearly defined targets and indicators to monitor progress and assess the expected impact (short- and long-term);

Sustainability: the proposal explains how the CoVE will be further developed; the proposal includes a long-term action plan for the progressive roll-out of project deliverables and sustained partnerships between education and training providers and key industry stakeholders at the appropriate level; the established plan includes the identification of appropriate governance structures, as well as plans for scalability and financial sustainability, including the identification of financial resources (European, national and private) to ensure that the results and benefits achieved will have a long-term sustainability.

Impact (maximum score 20 points)

To be considered for funding, applications must score at least 75 points (out of 100 points in total), also taking into account the necessary minimum pass score for each of the four award criteria: minimum 18 points for the "Relevance of the project" category; minimum 13 points for "Quality of the project design and implementation" and 11 points for the categories of "Quality of the partnership and the cooperation arrangements" and "impact".

Ex-aequo proposals will be established according to the scores they have been awarded for the award criterion 'Relevance". When these scores are equal, priority will be based on their scores for the criterion "Quality of the project design and implementation". When these scores are equal, priority will be based on their scores for the criterion "Impact".

If this does not allow to determine the priority, a further prioritisation can be done by considering the overall project portfolio and the creation of positive synergies between projects, or other factors related to the objectives of the call. These factors will be documented in the panel report.

Within the limits of existing national and European legal frameworks, results should be made available as open educational resources (OER) as well as on relevant professional, sectorial or competent authorities' platforms. The proposal will describe how data, materials, documents and audio-visual and social media activity produced will be made freely available and promoted through open licences, and does not contain disproportionate limitations.

Seal of Excellence

The project proposals evaluated above the quality thresholds, with a total score equal to or higher than 75, but that cannot be funded under Erasmus+ due to lack of available budget under this call for proposals, may be awarded with a Seal of Excellence certificate to attest the quality of the proposal and to facilitate its alternative funding at national or regional level.

The Seal of Excellence is a quality label certificate awarded to quality project proposals that cannot be funded under Erasmus+ due to insufficient funds . The label recognises the quality of the proposal and facilitates the search for alternative funding. Funding bodies at national or regional level may decide to directly fund the Seal holder project proposal on the basis of the high-quality evaluation process performed by the Commission's independent experts, without performing a new full evaluation process. The award of the Seal of Excellence may also facilitate the alternative funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) .

Applicants should be made aware that the award of a Seal of Excellence certificate does not provide guarantee for automatic alternative funding, since the decision to potentially fund Seal holder project proposals is entirely discretionary to the Cohesion policy funds Managing Authorities, under ERDF or ESF+, or other funding bodies at national and regional level.

If prior authorisation is provided by the applicant in the application form, the data of the Seal holders project proposal may be shared with Cohesion policy funds Managing Authorities and other potentially interested funding bodies at national or regional level through the National Agencies, in full respect of the rules governing the confidentiality of the proposal and the protection of personal data.

What are the funding rules?
The maximum EU grant per project is EUR 4 000 000.
This action follows a lump sum funding model. The amount of the single lump sum contribution will be determined for each grant based on the estimated budget of the action proposed by the applicant. The amount will be fixed by the granting authority on the basis of the estimated project budget, evaluation result and a funding rate of 80%.

Financial support to third parties in the form of grants or prizes is not allowed.

Costs for financial audits are not allowed.

Volunteer costs are allowed. They shall take the form of unit costs as defined in the to the Commission Decision on unit costs for volunteers.

SME unit costs for SME owners are allowed. They should take the form of unit costs as defined in the Commission Decision on unit costs for SMEs owners.

The relevant work package should include costs for at least one annual meeting (1 representative from each full partner of the project) organised or recommended by the European Commission/European Education and Culture Executive Agency for the exchange of good practices and mutual learning between Centres of Vocational Excellence.

How is the project lump sum determined?

1. the budget should be detailed as necessary by beneficiary/-ies and organised in coherent work packages (for example divided into 'project management', 'training', 'organization of events', 'mobility preparation and implementation', 'communication and dissemination', 'quality assurance', etc.)

2. the proposal must describe the activities covered by each work package

3. applicants must provide in their proposal a breakdown of the lump sum showing the share per work package (and, within each work package, the share assigned to each beneficiary and affiliated entity)

4. costs described can cover staff costs, travel and subsistence costs, equipment costs and subcontracting as well as other costs (such as dissemination of information, publishing or translation)

Applicants must fill in a detailed budget table according to the application form, taking into account the following points:

Proposals will be evaluated according to the standard evaluation procedures with the help of internal and/or external experts. The experts will assess the quality of the proposals against the requirements defined in the call and the expected impact, quality and efficiency of the action.

Following the proposal evaluation, the authorising officer will establish the amount of the lump sum, taking into account the findings of the assessment carried out.

The grant parameters (maximum grant amount, funding rate, total eligible costs, etc.) will be fixed in the Grant Agreement. Please refer to Part C of this Programme Guide, section 'Eligible direct costs'.

The project achievements will be evaluated on the outcomes completed. This funding scheme will allow putting focus on the outputs rather than the inputs, thereby placing emphasis on the quality and level of achievement of measurable objectives.

More details are described in the model Grant Agreement available in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

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Implementing vocational excellence approaches features prominently in the overall EU policy agenda for skills and for Vocational Education and Training (VET). The European Skills Agenda, the European Education Area, the 2020 Council Recommendation on VET, as well as the Osnabrück Declaration, all include very clear references to vocational excellence as a driving force for reforms in the VET sector.

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DIHUB – uudenlaista oppimista ja pilvipalveluiden osaajia yritysten tarpeisiin

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Helsinki Business Collegen koordinoiman DIHUB-hankkeen teemana on tekoälyä hyödyntävien pilvipalveluiden kehittäminen. Hanke on saanut rahoituksensa Centres of Vocational Excellence -pilottihaussa 2019.

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Talentjourney - Platform for CDS VET Excellence

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Talentjourney - Platform for CDS VET Excellence

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Hankkeen koordinaattori:

SOLSKI CENTER NOVA GORICA, Slovenia

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Satakunnan koulutuskuntayhtymä, Sataedu

Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu, SAMK

Partnerimaat:

Slovenia, Viro, Suomi, Saksa ja Italia

Hakukierros: 2019

Hankkeen numero: 612333-EPP-1-2019-1-SI-EPPKA2-SSA-P

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.11.2019-31.10.2021

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Internet of Curious Things Our vision is to “Design a collaborating and engaging ecosystem where everyone can grow into a satisfied person and successful professional”. Talentjourney project aims to narrow skills gap in manufacturing sector, in the field of IoT in smart manufacturing, which focuses on user-oriented, user-friendly and eco-friendly solutions. Talentjourney will establish basis […]

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Online Info Session: Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026

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Online Info Session: Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026

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Euroopan koulutuksen ja kulttuurin toimeenpanovirasto EACEA yhdessä komission kanssa järjestävät hakuwebinaarin to 19.3.2026 klo 11.00-13.00 (10.00-12.00 CET)

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European Education and Culture Executive Agency

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Online Info Session: Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026

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Join our info session on 19 March from 10:00 to 12:30 to explore the latest policy developments and learn how to apply for the Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026 Call for Proposals under Erasmus+.

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COVE-haun 2026 tunnus: ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PEX-COVE

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The Funding and Tenders Portal is the single entry point (the Single Electronic Data Interchange Area) for applicants, contractors and experts in funding programmes and procurements managed by the European Commission.

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Online Manual - Online Manual - Funding Tenders Opportunities

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MOSAIC: Mastering job-Oriented Skills in Arts & crafts thanks to Inclusive Centres of vocational excellence

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MOSAIC: Mastering job-Oriented Skills in Arts & crafts thanks to Inclusive Centres of vocational excellence

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MOSAIC-hankkeessa kehitetään artesaanialojen koulutusta ja opetusta.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

SOCIETE D'ENSEIGNEMENT PROFESSIONNEL DU RHONE, Ranska

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

ESPOON SEUDUN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ OMNIA

LAB-AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

PUUSEPANLIIKE WOODEN OY

Partnerimaat:

Armenia, Belgia, Bulgaria, Kanada, Suomi, Ranska, Italia

Hakukierros: 2021

Hankkeen numero: 101055648

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.6.2022-31.5.2026

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Mastering job-Oriented Skills in Arts & crafts thanks to Inclusive Centres of vocational excellence Discover more about Mosaic MOSAIC: Future-proofing VET in Arts & Crafts The MOSAIC project will focus on three areas within Arts & Crafts sector: Traditional & rare crafts, Precious metals & jewellery, Furniture & Wood and their relation with Design, Arts & Industry.

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H2Excellence: Fuel Cells and Green Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence towards affordable, secure, and sustainable energy for Europe

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H2Excellence: Fuel Cells and Green Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence towards affordable, secure, and sustainable energy for Europe

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Hankkeessa kehitetään asiantuntemusta ja koulutusta vihreän vetyenergiateknologian ja -sovellusten alalla.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

OY VAASAN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU - VASAYRKESHOGSKOLA AB

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

OY VAASAN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU - VASAYRKESHOGSKOLA AB

VAASAN KAUPUNKI, VAMIA

Oy MERINOVA Ab

Partnerimaat:

Suomi, Espanja, Portugali, Puola, Saksa, Ranska, Romania, Kanada ja Kreikka

Hakukierros: 2022

Hankkeen numero: 101104447

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 15.6.2023-14.6.2027

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H2Excellence: Green Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Training

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Empowering the future workforce in green hydrogen and fuel cells. Courses and trainings aligned with EU’s green energy goals.

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GIVE - Governance for Inclusive Vocational Excellence

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GIVE - Governance for Inclusive Vocational Excellence

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Hankkeessa luodaan ja kehitetään muita heikommassa asemassa olevien erityisryhmien osallisuutta lisäävä ja vahvistava, ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuosaamisen eurooppalainen alusta.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

LA COMETA SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA SOCIALE, Italia

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

ESPOON SEUDUN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ OMNIA

HÄMEEN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

GREEN BERRY OY

Partnerimaat:

Italia, Suomi, Belgia, Malta, Espanja ja Romania

Hakukierros: 2020

Hankkeen numero: 621199-EPP-1-2020-1-IT-EPPKA3-VET-COVE

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.11.2020-31.10.2024

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The GIVE Project - Governance for Inclusive Vocational Excellence

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The "Governance for Inclusive Vocation Excellence" (G.I.V.E.) Project is one of the Centers of Vocational Excellence funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme and represent an alliance of VET centers, Universities and Companies aiming to innovate the VET sector designing and implementing an holistic model for the true inclusion of learners belonging to disadvantaged groups.

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on laajentaa viheralan ammattilaisten osaamista sekä tietoja ja taitoja, joita tarvitaan ilmastonmuutokseen sopeutumisessa, luonnon monimuotoisuuden edistämisessä ja kaupunkien viherympäristöjen kehittämisessä.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

STICHTING YUVERTA, Alankomaat

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Ahlmanin koulun säätiö

VRJ Länsi-Suomi Oy

Partnerimaat:

Alankomaat, Suomi, Tanska, Espanja, Tšekin tasavalta ja Romania

Hakukierros: 2020

Hankkeen numero:

620456-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA3-VET-COVE

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.11.2020-31.10.2024

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Care about IT pyrkii vastaamaan mm. väestön ikääntymisestä johtuvaan hoito- ja hoiva-alan kasvavaan tarpeeseen sekä työvoimapulaan kehittämällä terveysteknologian osaamista ja käyttöä sosiaali- ja terveysalalla.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

STICHTING NOORDERPOORT, Alankomaat

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Turun kaupunki, Turun ammatti-instituutti

Turun Lähimmäispalveluyhdistys ry

Partnerimaat:

Alankomaat, Viro, Italia ja Suomi

Hakukierros: 2022

Hankkeen numero: 101104140

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 15.6.2023-14.6.2027

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Care about IT - Revolutionising healthcare through technology

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With a growing shortage of healthcare workers and a large gap between the health industry, education, and IT, the healthcare system in the EU is facing a…

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European Platform for Urban Greening -hanke tarttuu viheralan tulevaisuuden haasteisiin

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Tamperelainen AhlmanEdu on mukana hollantilaisvetoisessa European Platform for Urban Greening (EPLUG) -hankkeessa. Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) -rahoitteisen Erasmus + -hankkeen tavoitteena on lisätä tietoa ja taitoa ilmastonmuutokseen sopeutumisesta, biodiversiteetistä ja ihmisten hyvinvoinnista urbaanissa elinympäristössä. Hankkeen aikana on tarkoitus rakentaa eurooppalainen yhteistyöalusta, jonka kautta eri maat jakavat tietämystään ja osaamistaan tulevaisuuden haasteisiin vastaavasta viheralasta.

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GREENOVET: European VET Excellence Platform for Green Innovation

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GREENOVET: European VET Excellence Platform for Green Innovation

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on edistää vihreiden innovaatioiden kehittämistä ammatillisen koulutuksessa.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

FH JOANNEUM GESELLSCHAFT MBH, Itävalta

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Vaasan kaupunki, VAMIA

Vaasan yliopisto

Ab Yrkeshögskolan vid Åbo Akademi (Novia)

Oy MERINOVA Ab

Partnerimaat:

Itävalta, Suomi, Pohjois-Makedonia ja Portugali

Hakukierros: 2020

Hankkeen numero: 621114-EPP-1-2020-1-AT-EPPKA3-VET-COVE

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.11.2020-31.10.2024

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However, it also stretches to a national level by involving national ministries and social partners as associated partners, assuring coordination and coherence across governmental levels.

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A Sustainable Future with Green Innovation

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The GREENOVET project will foster the development of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Excellence, in Green Innovation across Europe, enabling an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy.

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Blue Region Initiatives for Developing Growth, Employability and Skills in the farming of finfish

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Blue Region Initiatives for Developing Growth, Employability and Skills in the farming of finfish

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Hankkeessa kehitetään vesiviljelyalan koulutusta ja lisätään kalatalousopistojen ja alan yritysten välistä yhteistyötä.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

TRONDELAG FYLKESKOMMUNE, Norja

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Peimarin koulutuskuntayhtymä, Ammattiopisto Livia

Nordic Trout AB

Partnerimaat:

Norja, Islanti, Ruotsi ja Suomi

Hakukierros: 2021

Hankkeen numero: 620574-EPP-1-2020-1-NO-EPPKA3-VET-COVE

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.11.2020-31.10.2024

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EXCEED: EXCELLENCE IN GREEN AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

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EXCEED: EXCELLENCE IN GREEN AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on uudistaa kehittyneen tuotantotekniikan (Automated Manufacturing) koulutustarjontaa ja opetusta työelämän muuttuvia osaamistarpeita ennakoiden.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

CENTOFORM SRL, Italia

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

MACON OY

KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ OSAO

OULUN YLIOPISTO

Hankkeen suomalainen liitännäispartneri:

Oulun kaupunki

Partnerimaat:

Italia, Espanja, Suomi, Tšekin tasavalta ja Kreikka

Hakukierros: 2022

Hankkeen numero: 101103982

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.6.2023-31.5.2027

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EXCEED COVE - The EU network on eco-digital innovation in Advanced Manufacturing - Exceed Cove - European COVE network

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EXCELLENCE IN GREEN AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING The EU network on eco-digital innovation in Advanced Manufacturing EXCELLENCE IN GREEN AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING The EXCEED – EXCELLENCE IN GREEN AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING project aims at creating a European network of 6 centres of vocational excellence in 5 countries

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INFINITE - Intelligent printing, flexible and organic electronics Excellence

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INFINITE - Intelligent printing, flexible and organic electronics Excellence

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INFINITE-hankkeen tavoitteena on kehittää painetun, joustavan ja orgaanisen elektroniikan (PFOE) alalle kohdennettuja koulutusohjelmia.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

ORGANIC ELECTRONICS SAXONY MANAGEMENT GMBH, Saksa

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ OSAO

OULUN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY

Partnerimaat:

Saksa, Latvia, Suomi ja Espanja

Hakukierros: 2023

Hankkeen numero: 101143955

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.3.2024-29.2.2028

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INFINITE – Intelligent printing, flexible and organic electronics Excellence

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VOLTAGE - Vocational Training for Optimal Learning and Growth in the European Battery Industry 

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VOLTAGE - Vocational Training for Optimal Learning and Growth in the European Battery Industry 

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on luoda ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuyksikkö akkualalle.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

GÖTEBORGSREGIONENS KOMMUNALFÖRBUND, Ruotsi

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

VAASAN KAUPUNKI, VAMIA

OY MERINOVA AB

Partnerimaat:

Ruotsi, Portugali, Saksa, Turkki ja Suomi

Hakukierros: 2023

Hankkeen numero: 101143988

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.3.2024-29.2.2028

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Voltage – Centres of Vocational Excellence

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Voltage – Centres of Vocational Excellence – Vocational Training for the Battery Industry

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Voltage is a transformative and forward-looking project that spearheads innovation in the dynamic and growing battery industry.

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Hakukierroksella 2020 hyväksyttyjen COVE-hankkeiden (7 kpl) kuvaukset hanketietokannassa

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DEUS: European Open Design School for Sustainable Regional Development

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DEUS: European Open Design School for Sustainable Regional Development

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Hankkeen koordinaattori:

FONDAZIONE DI PARTECIPAZIONE MATERA-BASILICATA 2019-BASILICATA FOUNDATION 2019, Italia

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Kaakkois-Suoman Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, XAMK

Partnerimaat:

Italia, Liettua, Itävalta, Tanska, Slovakia, Malta, Iso-Britannia, Alankomaat ja Suomi

Hakukierros: 2019

Hankkeen sopimusnumero:

612653-EPP-1-2019-1-IT-EPPKA2-SSA-P

Hankkeen sopimuskausi:

1.1.2020-31.12.2021

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DeuS - Erasmus+ Vocational Educational Training Project

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DeuS is an Erasmus+ VET project that aims to co-create a european-wide learning and training approach in critical thinking and entrepreneurship.

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Hakukierroksilla 2019 hyväksyttyjen COVE-hankkeiden (5 kpl) tiedot projektitietokannassa

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ETF Network for Excellence: an international network of centres of vocational excellence

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In 2024, the International Self-Assessment Tool for Centres of Vocational Excellence (ISATCOVE) embarked on a transformative journey, engaging vocational education and training (VET) providers across Europe and beyond in three dynamic waves of implementation. Supported by the European Commission and implemented by the European Training Foundation (ETF), I SATCOVE is designed to help vocational education and training (VET) centres elevate their standards by identifying areas for improvement and adopting best practices from around the globe.

The self-assessment tool, ISATCOVE, was initially piloted in 2023, and in 2024-25 it is being offered to a limited group of VET providers. Participating centres receive comprehensive training, guidance, and mentoring at every stage of the process -ranging from setup and planning to execution and interpretation of results to inform actionable improvement plans. This structured approach ensures that each centre not only identifies areas for growth but also develops concrete strategies for organizational enhancement.

The first wave, from April to August 2024, saw 13 centres implementing the tool, with each institution receiving tailored guidance and mentorship through every stage of the self-assessment process. These centres laid the foundation for the initiative, providing valuable feedback and demonstrating the tool's capacity to drive measurable improvements in organizational effectiveness.

The second wave of ISATCOVE launched in September 2024, expanding to include 60 centres. During this phase, ISATCOVE the project will provide the Committed to Excellence certificate and badge to centres including at least 50 indicators in their self-assessment and concluding the self-assessment with a development plan. During this phase the Vocational Excellence Certificate will be piloted with four centres. This certification aims to recognize the commitment of vocational education institutions to excellence.

The third wave will begin in December 2024. The growing interest in ISATCOVE underscores its relevance as a tool that addresses the evolving needs of vocational education providers who seek to become or collaborate with Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs).

Thanks to ISATCOVE, VET centres are encouraged to reflect on their achievements, engage teachers, trainers, and learners in meaningful dialogue, and build action plans based on robust data. ISATCOVE consists of three dimensions, 23 criteria and 577 indicators, covering all aspects of vocational excellence. Centres are not expected to include all in their self-assessment, but to make a selection of criteria and indicators that are relevant to them. Through ISATCOVE, participating institutions gain a deeper understanding of what it means to excel in vocational education while also having the opportunity to receive formal recognition for their commitment to excellence.

By 2025, ISATCOVE will have helped centres across three waves assess, improve, and enhance their vocational education offerings. The program's flexibility allows centres to focus on specific dimensions of excellence aligned with their strategic objectives. Whether applying for Erasmus+ funding, seeking collaboration with CoVEs, or striving for formal recognition of excellence, ISATCOVE provides a clear, structured path for vocational institutions.

This unique opportunity not only enhances individual centres but also strengthens the broader European network of vocational excellence. VET centres interested in participating in future waves can express interest by contacting IntVE@etf.europa.eu. With ISATCOVE, the journey towards vocational excellence is collaborative, reflective, and deeply impactful-an initiative truly shaping the future of vocational education.

Do you want to learn more about the tool? Watch this animation!

Below also some video recordings of webinars on ISATCOVE:
13/02/2024: EN version: 21/02/2024: FR version: IT version: EN version: https://youtu.be/fcmUgcHW1_w https://youtu.be/TMfQINaDjno https://youtu.be/OhlToyTSieY https://youtu.be/4GGuBksSSG4
A presentation on the ISATCOVE tool is available at: https://youtu.be/BMqFMXViNhA?si=UFLxpYREscWjKy0M&t=908

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ISATCOVE: Driving Vocational Excellence through Self-Assessment and Collaboration

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In 2024, the International Self-Assessment Tool for Centres of Vocational Excellence (ISATCOVE) embarked on a transformative journey, engaging vocational education and training (VET) providers across Europe and beyond in three dynamic waves of implementation.

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Vocational Excellence e-Library | Open Space

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An insight into the cooperation and initiatives within the European Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) and their Community of Practice (CoP)

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Forum on Vocational Excellence: Reshape the Future of Skills with COVE

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Winning project application for a COVE 2026 - Jouni Hytönen (updated 8.12.2025)

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Winning project application for a COVE 2026 - Jouni Hytönen

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Presentation The essence of CoVE - Jouni Hytönen (updated 5.12.2025)

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Presentation The essence of CoVE - Jouni Hytönen

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European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation

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European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation

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Hankkeen koordinaattori:

Institute for Research in Environment, Civil Engineering and Energy, Pohjois-Makedonia

Hankkeen suomalaiset liitännäispartnerit:

Kaupallisen koulutuksen edistämisyhdistys ry

HELSINKI BUSINESS COLLEGE OY

TURUN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

VAASAN YLIOPISTO

Partnerimaat:

Pohjois-Makedonia, Saksa, Portugali, Itävalta, Ranska ja Kreikka (Suomi: associated partner)

Hakukierros: 2021

Hankkeen numero: 101056114

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.6.2022-31.5.2026

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CATALYST project – European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation

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CATALYST European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation About us Results ABOUT US RESULTS The European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation (CATALYST) project aims to strengthen the sustainable competitiveness of professionals, students, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Upskilling and re-skilling are

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Each case study provides practical insights into what makes a CoVE successful. 

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A Taste of Vocational Excellence: International recipes for skills development

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A Taste of Vocational Excellence: International recipes for skills development

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EXCEL4HOUSING 4.0 - Centers of Vocational Excellence for Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Housing

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EXCEL4HOUSING 4.0 - Centers of Vocational Excellence for Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Housing

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on luoda energiatehokkuuteen ja kestävään rakentamiseen liittyviä ammatillisen koulutuksen huippuosaamiskeskuksia.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

EUROPÄISCHER VERBAND BERUFLICHER BILDUNGSTRAGER (EVBB) EV, Saksa

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

Svenska Österbottens förbund U/K, YA

Ab Yrkeshögskolan vid Åbo Akademi (Novia)

Oy MERINOVA Ab

Partnerimaat:

Belgia, Kroatia, Suomi, Saksa, Kreikka, Italia, Puola, Espanja ja Ruotsi

Hakukierros: 2024

Hankkeen numero: 101194014

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.2.2025-31.1.2029

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STEM EUROPE - Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education in Vocational Excellence Centres

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STEM EUROPE - Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education in Vocational Excellence Centres

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on luoda kuusi ammatillista huippuosaamisen keskusta, jotka edistävät monimuotoisuutta ja osallisuutta STEM-alojen ammatillisessa koulutuksessa.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

STICHTING PLATFORM TALENT VOORTECHNOLOGIE, Alankomaat

Hankkeen suomalainen liitännäispartneri:

HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO, LUMA Centre

Partnerimaat: Alankomaat, Turkki, Kosovo, Ruotsi, Italia ja Saksa.

Hakukierros: 2024

Hankkeen numero: 101194015

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 1.2.2025-31.1.2029

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Hakukierroksilla 2021-2025 on rahoitettu yhteensä 73 COVE-hanketta. Erasmus+-hanketietokannasta löytyvät kaikkien COVE-hankkeiden perustiedot.

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WIN4SMEs - Regional and International Education Partnerships for Workplace Innovation in SMEs

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WIN4SMEs - Regional and International Education Partnerships for Workplace Innovation in SMEs

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Hankkeen tavoitteena on luoda Euroopan laajuinen integroitu oppimisverkosto, jonka avulla voidaan nostaa työpaikkainnovaatioiden tasoa.

Hankkeen koordinaattori:

HANSE-PARLAMENT EV, Saksa

Hankkeen suomalaiset partnerit:

SATAKUNNAN KOULUTUSKUNTAYHTYMÄ

SATAKUNNAN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

SATAKUNNAN KAUPPAKAMARI RY

Hankkeen suomalaiset liitännäispartnerit:

TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIÖ SR

HÄMEEN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

SUOMEN ITÄMERI-INSTITUUTIN SÄÄTIÖ SR

Partnerimaat:

Saksa, Alankomaat, Tanska, Unkari, Suomi, Ukraina, Liettua, Belgia ja Puola

Hankkeen hakukierros: 2023

Hankkeen numero: 101143945

Hankkeen sopimuskausi: 15.3.2024-14.3.2028

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Discover WIN4SMEs - a ground-breaking Erasmus+ COVE project set to redefine the face of workplace innovation in European businesses

WIN4SMEs unites the forces of vocational schools, universities, and business support organizations
The project runs from March 2024 - March 2028

WIN4SMEs unites the forces of vocational schools, universities, and business support organizations, crafting a vibrant collaboration to elevate the level of workplace innovation to unprecedented heights.

Imagine a world where educational institutions and business aid groups unite to share their wealth of knowledge and experience. This dynamic blend of perspectives and insights will result in a holistic, comprehensive approach to fostering creativity, productivity, and innovation.

WIN4SMEs is more than just a project - it's a transformational movement. Creating an integrated learning network across Europe is set to usher in a new era of growth and development. Universities contribute cutting-edge research and progressive methodologies; vocational schools offer practical skills and real-world insights; business support organizations provide strategic guidance and operational expertise.

This combined effort will unlock the full potential of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), creating an environment that promotes innovation and makes it a natural part of the workplace culture. The benefits are enormous: improved productivity, increased competitiveness, and enhanced job satisfaction among employees.

With WIN4SMEs, European companies are not just adapting to the future, they're leading the way. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this remarkable journey. WIN4SMEs - revolutionizing workplace innovation for the businesses of tomorrow.

The project Workplace Innovation for SMEs (WIN4SMEs) creates Centeres of vocational excellence in seven countries.

It is set to answer the recommendations and findings of the report by the EC European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency from August 2022 to

Regional anchor projects and measures

Focus more strongly on the needs of SMEs

Focus on incentives for networking SMEs with external partners like VET and HEI institutions

WIN4SMEs will bring together vocational schools to increase the level of Workplace Innovation in edu. This unique approach focuses on the organization's very structure, encompassing vital aspects such as human resource management, employee engagement, process streamlining, decision-making strategies, and effective handling of customer and supplier relations. Additionally, WPI promotes a conducive work environment that forms a nexus between work organization and work life, seamlessly intertwining human, organizational, and technological dimensions.

In the European Union, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) form an impressive 99% of all businesses, contributing to roughly 70% of all jobs. This sector holds immense growth potential; however, it's challenged by the need to navigate complex transformation processes and confront considerable barriers in a rapidly evolving landscape.

An escalating shortage of skilled workers and entrepreneurs is identified as a significant impediment to SMEs' growth. This hurdle could be overcome by focusing on talent attraction and retention, achieved by creating a workspace that encourages creativity, promotes health, and stimulates innovation. Strategic measures in human resource management, organizational development, and education become essential in this regard.

Despite the concept of Workplace Innovation not being new, it remains an area rich with untapped productivity opportunities. However, the focus of many SMEs still predominantly lies on technological innovations. Recognizing the potential of Workplace Innovation could shift this perspective, unlocking latent productivity and propelling SMEs towards future success.

Work Packages

Partnership

COVE Germany

Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg
Berufliche Schule ITech

COVE Denmark

International Business College
The triangle region Denmark

COVE Finland

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Satakunta Educational Federation
Satakunta Chamber of Commerce

COVE Poland

Lower Silesian Chamber of Crafts and SMEs
Vocational School Complex 5 Wroclaw
Wrocław University of Science and Technology

COVE Hungary

IPOSZ Hungarian association of craftsmen
Foundation for the deak ferenc secondary school of economics

COVE Netherlands

NHL Stenden
Stichting Platform Talent voor Technologie (PTvT)

COVE Lithuania

Business and Hospitality Training Centre
Mykolas Romeris University
Lithuanian association of hospitality

Experts

EURASHE Brussels
Handicraft Chamber of Ukraine

Participating Countries:

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

Germany

Hungary

Lithuania

Netherlands

Poland

Ukraine

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WIN4SMEs unites the forces of vocational schools, universities, and business support organizations The project runs from March 2024 - March 2028 WIN4SMEs unites the forces of vocational schools, universities, and business support organizations, crafting a vibrant collaboration to elevate the level of workplace innovation to unprecedented heights.