Blueprints for Brilliance: Designing Diverse Centres of Vocational Excellence

Explore the core components and strategies essential for building and sustaining Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE). This plenary session will offer a streamlined exchange of experiences, focusing on the critical elements that constitute a successful CoVE and the methodologies to operationalize them effectively. Discussions will highlight: 

• Key strategies for integrating innovative technologies and industry-specific skills into vocational training. 
• Best practices for aligning educational outcomes with market needs, ensuring the CoVE projects promote excellence. 
• Insights into overcoming challenges in establishing and maintaining these centers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence. 

Speakers:

• Jouni Hytönen, Helsinki Business College, Finland (COVE: DIHUB + Preliminary study how to promote Applied research in VET) 
• Adrijana Hodak, Nova Gorica, Slovenia (COVE: Talentjourney) 
• Alicia Gaban, EARLALL, Belgium ( COVE: LCAMP Learner-Centric Advanced Manufacturing Platform)
• Elina Kollanus, OMNIA, Finland (Auto-Cove 2.0 & Kanada’s Innovation Center model) 
• Karolina Sikala, Green Acadedy, Denmark (BARCOVE-project) 

Location:

Institution: IBA

Number: 206, second floor