The Erasmus+ Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) are a European flagship initiative to strengthen and develop vocational education and training (VET) in Europe. Funded by the Erasmus+ programme, Erasmus+ CoVE projects aim to enhance the quality and innovation of VET. CoVEs are not just training institutions but also collaborative networks of local and international partners that cooperate across countries, to respond to the evolving requirements of learners, businesses, and communities. This report provides a qualitative analysis of the Erasmus+ CoVE initiative, assessing its current state and identifying projects that demonstrate strong results, impact, and potential for long-term sustainability. It draws on evidence from 25 CoVE projects funded since 2019 under Erasmus+, examining their contributions to high-quality skills development, systemic reform in vocational education and training (VET), and key EU policy priorities in the areas of vocational excellence and the green and digital transitions.
You can read the full report here.