Partnership for Excellence - Centres of Vocational Excellence
The Partnership for Excellence – Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) initiative under Erasmus+ aims to establish and develop European platforms for vocational training. This program fosters excellence in VET by enabling institutions to swiftly adapt skill provisions to evolving economic and social needs. It promotes transnational collaboration, contributing to regional development, innovation, and smart specialisation strategies across Europe and beyond.
Who is Funded by CoVEs
The Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) program targets a wide array of public and private organizations engaged in vocational education and training or the professional world. Its primary goal is to enhance VET excellence, foster regional development and innovation, and establish world-class training benchmarks through robust transnational cooperation.
What is Funded by Centres of Vocational Excellence
The CoVEs program funds projects focused on enhancing vocational education across various sectors and addressing key societal challenges. It supports initiatives that develop relevant skills, foster innovation, and integrate VET into broader economic and social ecosystems. Funding is provided as a lump sum, covering a broad range of necessary project expenses.
Type and Scope of CoVEs Funding
The Centres of Vocational Excellence program offers substantial lump sum grants to support comprehensive 4-year projects. The funding mechanism is designed to provide significant financial backing for strategic partnerships in vocational education.
Conditions and Requirements for CoVEs Grants
Applicants and project consortia must adhere to specific legal and operational conditions, including strict partnership requirements and budget management rules. The program emphasizes strategic planning, broad dissemination, and the application of EU-wide tools.
Application Procedure for CoVEs
The application process for Centres of Vocational Excellence grants involves submitting a detailed proposal to the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. A thorough evaluation based on predefined criteria leads to the selection of projects, with transparent communication of results and a structured payment schedule for successful applicants.
Legal Basis of the CoVEs Program
The Centres of Vocational Excellence funding program is legally grounded in specific European Union acts and policies. Key documents, such as the official journal and programme guide, define its framework and operational guidelines, ensuring transparency and adherence to broader EU educational strategies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4.000.000 €
Allocated Budget:
46.082.817,36 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Erasmus+ Programme Countries and Partner Countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers, companies, industry and sector representative organisations, national and regional qualification authorities, research institutes, innovation agencies, regional development authorities.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
Additional Partners:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) - managing authority for applications.
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