Transforming VET Centres Across Europe
VETInnovate gives vocational education and training centres the tools, training, and support to become regional leaders of inclusive, digital, and green skills through a structured self-assessment, hands-on transformation programme, and an open online platform.
What is VETInnovate?
VETInnovate is a European training initiative built specifically for VET centres. We provide a structured pathway for institutions to assess where they stand, identify what needs to change, and receive the training and support to make that transformation happen — across eight key dimensions of a modern VET centre.
Self-Assessment Tool
Evaluate your institution across 8 key pillars and build a clear roadmap for change.
Transformation Programme
Work with our experts through Living Labs, workshops, and a Hybrid Summer School.
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The 8 Pillars of VET Transformation
Every VET centre is unique — but the dimensions of transformation are universal. Explore the eight pillars that form the foundation of the VETInnovate self-assessment and discover where your institution can grow.
Digital Assistive Technologies
Modern VET centres must be equipped to support every learner — including those with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. This pillar assesses your institution's use of accessible digital tools, assistive software, and deep tech solutions that remove barriers and enable full participation in learning.
From screen readers and speech-to-text tools to AI-powered personalisation, this pillar helps your centre identify gaps in accessibility infrastructure and build an inclusive learning environment where no learner is left behind.
Take the self-assessment now →Digital Transformation & Skills
Industry 4.0 is reshaping the skills landscape at pace. This pillar evaluates your centre's readiness to integrate emerging digital technologies — from automation and data analytics to cloud computing and cybersecurity — into both your curriculum and your internal operations.
Beyond tools, digital transformation requires a cultural shift. This pillar assesses whether your staff have the digital competencies to deliver future-ready training and whether your institution has a clear roadmap for continuous digital development.
Take the self-assessment now →Leadership & Management
Transformation starts at the top. This pillar examines the innovation mindset, strategic vision, and change management capabilities of your VET centre's leadership team. Strong leadership is the single biggest driver of successful institutional transformation.
We assess whether management actively promotes experimentation, supports staff development, and engages with regional stakeholders to position the centre as a local skills leader — not just an education provider.
Take the self-assessment now →Organisational Capacity
A VET centre's ability to transform depends on what it has to work with — its people, budget, time, and internal systems. This pillar evaluates the structures, processes, and resources your institution has in place to support sustained change rather than one-off initiatives.
It also looks at how your centre recognises and incentivises innovation among staff, and whether the organisation has the flexibility to adapt quickly to new demands from learners, employers, and policymakers.
Take the self-assessment now →Ecosystem & Networks
The most effective VET centres don't operate in isolation — they sit at the heart of a regional skills ecosystem. This pillar assesses the strength of your partnerships with industry, public bodies, research institutions, and civil society organisations that can enrich your curriculum and expand opportunities for learners.
We examine whether your centre actively participates in dual work-based education models, collaborates with employers on curriculum design, and contributes to the broader regional economic development agenda.
Take the self-assessment now →Supporting VET Learners
This pillar focuses on the learner experience — from enrolment to employment. It evaluates how well your centre prepares learners for the realities of a rapidly changing labour market, including the digital, green, and soft skills that employers are increasingly demanding.
We assess the guidance, mentoring, and career support structures your institution offers, as well as how proactively your centre engages with learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and ensures equitable access to quality training.
Take the self-assessment now →Internationalisation
International experience enriches both learners and staff. This pillar examines your centre's engagement with European and international mobility programmes, cross-border partnerships, and collaborative projects that bring global perspectives into local VET delivery.
We assess whether your institution actively creates and promotes mobility opportunities, participates in European networks, and integrates international best practices into its curriculum — helping learners become competitive in a global labour market.
Take the self-assessment now →Green Skills
The green transition is creating entirely new skill requirements across every sector. This pillar evaluates your centre's capacity to deliver training in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, circular economy practices, and environmental compliance — areas where demand for qualified workers is growing rapidly.
Beyond curriculum, this pillar also examines whether your institution itself operates sustainably — from energy use and waste management to procurement practices — serving as a visible model of the green values it teaches.
Take the self-assessment now →Are You Ready for the Digital Future of VET?
Our self-assessment tool helps VET educators and trainers identify strengths and areas for growth in digital skills.
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