The Centres of Vocational Excellence

The Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) Programme is funded and implemented by the Learning & Skills Council (LSC). The CoVE programme began in 2001 following consultation with providers and other interested parties.

CoVEs will develop new, and enhance existing, specialist vocational provision that will be focused on meeting the skills needs of employers, locally, regionally, nationally and sectorally. They will seek to give a greater number of individuals access to the high quality vocational training that they need to succeed in a modern economy. In addition, they will reflect the LSC's commitment to equality and diversity.

Further information can be obtained from the LSC at www.cove.lsc.gov.uk or the Learning and Skills Development Agency (who are contracted by the LSC to run a support programme for CoVE).