Strengthening vocational education

These key entities support New Zealand’s vocational education system.

Workforce Development Councils (WDCs)
Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) ensure the vocational education system meets industry needs and gives a stronger voice to Māori business and iwi deve…
Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)
Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) play a significant role in driving innovation and excellence in vocational education. They do this by strengthenin…
Information for businesses
These videos show how businesses and their industries can benefit as the reformed vocational education and training (VET) system gains momentum.