Resources for Vocational Excellence In support of vocational training, this section presents a set of curated resources designed to inspire, inform, and engage all stakeholders in the pursuit of vocational excellence. Vocational Excellence Stories Immerse yourself in the impactful narratives of CoVEs across Europe and beyond. We have selected some Vocational Excellence stories that highlight the transformative power of vocational training, showcasing real-life examples of how innovation and commitment have led to significant contributions in various communities and sectors. The EO4GEO project aims to bridge the skills gap in the Earth Observation (EO) and Geoinformation (GI) sectors across Europe. By fostering collaborations among 25 partners from academia and industry, the project developed innovative education and training solutions that included case-based learning, on-the-job training, and co-creation of knowledge. You can find more about the project's impact and methodologies on the official website. The REWIRE project has been a cornerstone in enhancing cybersecurity skills across Europe. With a consortium of 26 partners from 12 countries, the project fostered the integration of advanced digital security measures into vocational training, supporting the industry's adaptation to technological advancements and global security challenges. For more detailed information on the REWIRE project, you can visit the official website. The CHARTER database a comprehensive platform spearheaded by the Erasmus+ funded CHARTER project, offering a panoramic view of cultural heritage education and training opportunities across Europe. Designed to serve students, educators, professionals, and policymakers, it facilitates the sharing and development of programmes aimed at enhancing cultural heritage skills necessary for fostering sustainable societies. Visit CHARTER website for more details and to register educational programmes. Map of Erasmus+ CoVEs The CopCoVEs community has created an interactive map of all coordinators and partners of Erasmus+ projects in the field of Vocational Excellence. Explore the map to build relationships with new partners in your field. Research and Insights The Research Corner offers a treasure trove of the latest studies and trends in vocational education. We are creating an online library. That will become a go-to source for insights that inform strategic decision-making and foster innovative approaches in vocational training. In the meantime, start exploring the following resources: The 2023 ETF Study “Centres of Vocational Excellence: Processes and practices” aims at increasing understanding, as well as providing in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on the processes and key practices that are CoVEs main inputs for excellence, in terms of building relationships with the private sector. The 2023 research paper Analyzing vocational excellence: a research-based model presents a model for analysing excellence, including horizontal layers (infrastructure, human resources, pedagogical landscape, systems and processes and stakeholder collaboration) laced with vertical “megatrend” dimensions of excellence: innovation, greening and digitalization. The 2023 ETF reports “Building evidence to support vocational excellence for the digital and green transition” focus on the role of CoVEs in the green and digital transition, exploring how CoVEs are managing the whole-institution change connected to these transitions. The 2023 report “The future of vocational education and training in Europe” by CEDEFOP presents a holistic approach to understanding and comparing vocational education and training (VET) systems, with 50 dimensions structured according to three main perspectives: epistemological and pedagogical, education system, and socioeconomic or labour market. Guidelines and toolkits for excellence The handbook 'Working together works' illustrates practical strategies for schools and ICT companies to forge successful partnerships: from internships to joint curriculum innovations, these collaborations are crucial in cultivating a well-equipped workforce. Discover concrete steps for effective industry-school cooperation and inspiring success stories here. In tandem, the DiTRAVET project exemplifies the essential role of digital transformation in Vocational Education and Training (VET). With initiatives like updating the SELFIE tool for work-based learning and developing comprehensive digital education toolkits, DiTRAVET is setting new standards in digital readiness for VET providers. For more insights into these innovative educational strategies, visit DiTRAVET Education Toolkit. Policy corner Vocational Excellence is at the core of the most EU recent policy developments in the area of Vocational Education and Training: The Council Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience defines key principles for ensuring that VET is agile, adapts swiftly to labour market needs and provides quality learning opportunities for all age groups. The Osnabrück Declaration on vocational education and training for transition to digital and green economies complements the Recommendation by short-term actions, structured in four objectives, to be achieved by 2025: resilience and excellence through quality, inclusive and flexible vocational education and training, establishing a culture of lifelong learning, promoting sustainability through vocational educational and training and a European education and training area and an international dimension of vocational education and training. The brochure Vocational education and training: Skills for today and for the future outlines this vision and the importance of VET reforms at national level, including key principles and actions to support these reforms. It also looks at the EU initiatives leading the way and the assistance available to Member States in this area.