CECOA

Investment Contracting

(Investment: RE-C06-i01 “Modernisation of VET offer and VET entities” | Sub-category: “VET Modernisation”)

The Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) — which aims to implement a range of reforms and investments to drive economic recovery, sustained growth and convergence with Europe over the coming decade — provides, under Component 06 – Skills and Competences, for Investment RE-C06-i01 “Modernisation of VET offer and VET entities” | Sub-category: “VET Modernisation”. Within the implementation of this investment, the Portuguese Institute for Employment and Vocational Training, I.P. (IEFP, I.P.) plays an active role and has been assigned with responsibilities for its physical and financial execution.

In its capacity of shared-managed VET Centre belonging to IEFP, I.P. network of VET providers, CECOA is a partner of IEFP, I.P. in the implementation of the contracted investment and signed, on 27 December 2021, a Letter of Commitment with IEFP, I.P. under this investment framework.

The contracting of this investment by CECOA aims to modernise the Centre, enabling the improvement and upgrading of its facilities, as well as the technical and pedagogical capacity of the training provided. Accordingly, the investment will serve to refurbish and re-equip training spaces and to prepare the Centre to continue delivering appropriate and competitive answers — in terms of quality and diversity of the training offer — aligned with the needs identified in education and training and in the labour market. This will facilitate the acquisition and updating of skills and qualifications and contribute to competitiveness, digital transformation and sustainable and inclusive development.

CECOA has established the following targets under this investment plan regarding the upgrading of its training places:

593 training places upgraded by 31 December 2025.
The Investment Plan has a total indicative budget of €720,594.00 (VAT included), allocated between Equipment (€449,994.00) and Works for the refurbishment of the Headquarters building (€270,600.00).
By 31 December 2023, expenditure of €141,503.00 had been executed, corresponding to 31% of the total amount forecast for the equipment component.
By 31 December 2024, expenditure of €283,721.00 had been executed, corresponding to 63% of the total amount forecast for the equipment component.

The deadline for completion of the implementation of this investment is 31 December 2025.

Documentation:
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES No. 45/C06-i01.02/2022

Investment Contracting

(Resilience Dimension, Component 6 (C6) – Skills and Competences, Investment RE-C06-i03: Adults Incentive)

The Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) — a nationwide programme created under the European policy instrument “NextGenerationEU” (defined by the European Council) which aims to implement a range of reforms and investments to drive economic recovery, sustained growth and convergence with Europe over the coming decade — provides, under Component 06 – Skills and Competences, for Investment RE-C06-i03: “Adults Incentive” | Sub-category: Local Projects Promoting B1/B2/B3-Level Qualifications. Within the implementation of this investment, the Portuguese Institute for Employment and Vocational Training, I.P. (IEFP, I.P.) plays an active role and has been assigned with responsibilities for its physical and financial execution.

In its capacity of Jointly Managed VET Centre belonging to IEFP, I.P. network of VET providers, CECOA is a partner of IEFP, I.P. in the implementation of the contracted investment and signed, on 30 October 2023, a Letter of Commitment with IEFP, I.P. under this investment framework.

The sub-investment “Local Projects Promoting B1/B2/B3-Level Qualifications” specifically aims to contribute to:

the promotion of learning and the enhancement of literacy skills — the ability to read and write (including digital reading and writing) using and based on a range of written materials (texts, documents, charts) commonly used in everyday life (social, professional and personal);
increased participation of adults in lifelong learning, particularly those with very low basic skills;
ensuring that these adults have access to formal education, so that improvements in their literacy skills lead to certification and to the effective enhancement of their qualifications.

Accordingly, through its Qualifica Centre, CECOA seeks to stimulate partnership networks within local and regional communities in order to:

mobilise adults with very low qualifications to engage in pathways leading to the attainment of B1, B2 or B3 certifications;
promote the provision of B1/B2/B3-level education and training offers best suited to the needs of adults;
create favourable conditions for adult participation in qualification pathways, leveraging the partnerships established;
provide intensive and coordinated support to adults, from enrolment at a Qualifica Centre under the Local Projects to the attainment of certification, minimising the risk of dropout and optimising certification rates at B1/B2/B3 levels.

Under this investment plan, CECOA sets as targets the mobilisation and certification of 200 adults identified on the SIGO platform under the Local Projects, under the condition of “non-withdrawal” (in an RVCC process or in training, including those who have obtained partial certification) or who have obtained full certification at B1, B2 or B3 levels through an RVCC process, EFA Courses or Assessment and Certification Panels.

The Investment Plan has a total indicative budget of €330,000 (VAT included), allocated across the following categories:

Adult education and training professionals, including mediators, full-time equivalent (€216,000);
Adult qualification support (€74,000);
Project promotion and dissemination activities (€20,000);
Acquisition of pedagogical materials and books (physical and digital) recommended by the PNL2027 Catalogue, to support the delivery of qualification pathways (€20,000).

The deadline for completion of the implementation of this investment is 30 October 2025.

PRR - Recovery and Resilience Plan