Online Info Session: Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026

The Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) are the pillars of excellent vocational education in Europe. They provide high quality vocational skills in specific areas for initial training of young people as well as for continuing up-skilling and re-skilling of adults. Yet, the CoVE are also intended to achieve much more:  innovate teaching and learning methods, work closely with businesses, social partners, and universities, develop inclusive approaches to ensure no one is left behind, and foster regional and local development, among other activities. 

This Erasmus action aims to create innovative and responsive VET institutions capable of rapidly adapting skills provision to the economic and social needs. It aims at creating synergy between partners from all over the world in the creation of skills ecosystems.  Moreover, this action will provide young people and adults with the skills for fulfilling careers in an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy. 

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), in cooperation with the European Commission, has organised an Online Info Session to explore the latest policy developments and learn how to apply for the 2026 Call for Proposals 'Centres of Vocational Excellence' on 19 March 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00 (Brussels time).  

 

Presentations

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach us at EACEA-EPLUS-VETec [dot] europa [dot] eu (EACEA-EPLUS-VET[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

To find out all the information about the action please consult the Erasmus+ Programme Guide available in all official languages of the EU. 

How to apply and further information 

Find the call for proposals for Centres of Vocational Excellence via the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal.  

To get you started please refer to the EACEA guide: how to get a grant and Webinar session: The Funding & tenders Portal for beginners. 

The Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal also has a useful online manual  (business guide) and IT How To section (IT guide) to help you with the technical aspects of submitting a proposal online. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) will be regularly published in the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal.