UNESCO-UNEVOC is launching the Global Awards for Innovation in TVET to celebrate outstanding initiatives that are reimagining how technical and vocational education and training empowers individuals, societies and economies. The Awards are coordinated by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ) as part of the initiative “Towards a global TVET agenda”.

Aims of the Global Awards

• To enhance quality and innovation by recognising exemplary TVET institutions and initiatives 
• Increase global awareness on TVET’s contribution, elevating the profile of TVET
• Strengthen partnerships by fostering deeper engagement across the global TVET community 
• Promote knowledge by facilitating the dissemination of best practices

Who can apply

• TVET institutions and training providers
• Research institutes implementing TVET-related projects
• Self-nominated institutions and those nominated by ministries or national TVET bodies

Awards

• Trophy and certificate
• Invitations to UNESCO-UNEVOC events to present the initiative or practice 

How to apply

Fill in the application form

Deadline: 30 January 2026

Read more here.

Opportunity offered by: UNESCO-UNEVOC