The Portuguese CoVE gathers VET and TVET organizations, working as experts in several fields of knowledge, training, education and industry, oriented to technological progress, either in mechanics, automation, manufacture and/or ICT development, remote work, informal work and the work within the new ways of jobs organization, namely GIG economy. A wide range of stakeholders and organizations will work having in mind that the future of jobs revolution is transforming work as we know it, and that equality, respect and non-discrimination, lifelong learning, social and environmental sustainability and active ageing raises new challenges vis-à-vis qualifications, skills, competences, employment, digital transformation, equality, privacy, working time, work location and social protection. The Portuguese CoVE will work together as a whole to help transform the uncertainties linked to the future of work creating new opportunities on the labour market, improving skills and productivity, working conditions, salaries and the solidity of future jobs, ​ in order to strength the democracy, economy and resilience both at Portuguese and European level.

MISSION of the CoVE

Increasing the development of people, organizations and stakeholders with equity, integrity, innovation and consistency, tackling the risk of exclusion, promoting VET and TVET image, quality and supply, towards a green, innovative and resilient economy.

TERRITORIAL PRIORITIES

• Tackling unemployment and social exclusion;

• reduce differences of employment across regions; boost 4.0 Industry VET ;

• transversal acquisition of skills in climate change, environment, renewable energy and sustainability; upskilling; reskilling, enhancing qualification;

• tailoring VET programmes learner centred;

• ICT to face digital transition, investment in VET innovation either through digital or blended learning.

• Demographic evolution challenge and combat poverty.

Internationalization, Cooperation, Entrepeneurship, Training, Innovation, SME connections, business opportunities development, Automotive Mechatronics and Production, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Welding, CNC Programming, Telecommunications, Network Management, Programming and Cybersecurity, Industrial Control and Mechatronics Technology.

• Strong connection with companies and citizens.

• Deep or extensive proficiency as VET/TVET providers, promoting advanced practice-oriented training, to boost digital transition and industry 4.0.

• Incorporation of new solutions as an added value to users, thus improving business; willing and enthusiastic about the chance to share know-how.

• Significantly contributing to design, plan and develop innovative tools in their area of expertise, seeking to remain updated on current trends related with green and digital transition, sharing knowledge proactively within national and international networks.