INSIDE CoVE

INSIDE-CoVE – International Network for Sustainable and Innovative Digital Excellence in Construction Vocational Education - presents a network of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) across six European countries. Greece, Spain, Germany, and Ireland are the main CoVEs, while Cyprus and Belgium networks are being established as satellite CoVEs as part of the project’s expansion. The Belgian EU hub seeks to amplify the influence of the INSIDE-CoVE skills ecosystems throughout Europe. 

Launched by the European Commission to promote excellent vocational education in Europe, the CoVEs are formed by networks of partners that develop local “skills ecosystems” to provide high quality vocational skills to young people and adults, and contribute to regional development, innovation, industrial clusters, smart specialisation strategies and social inclusion. CoVEs aim at stimulating local business development and innovation, by working closely with companies, in particular SMEs, on applied research projects, creating knowledge and innovation hubs, as well as supporting entrepreneurial initiatives of their learners.  

In this context, INSIDE-CoVE will promote local innovation, regional development, and social inclusion through a three-layered curriculum approach. The digital layer focuses on data, software, and hardware skills, while the green layer integrates energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The inclusion layer prioritises the well-being of the construction workforce, engaging social groups such as youth and women. To develop Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) skills at various levels and reach a diverse range of learners, the project will introduce an innovative Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). 

EBC will contribute valuable insights from craft and SME entrepreneurs in the construction sector, considering their critical role in shaping major industry developments and initiatives. Additionally, EBC will facilitate the dissemination of project results and support policy and governance efforts through its extensive network of members and stakeholders across the EU.