Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)
Driving specialised technical skills for Malawi’s future workforce.
What are CoVEs?
The Zantchito Project has established four Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Malawi’s National Technical Colleges. These centres are recognised for excellence in vocational education and training, delivering skills that are urgently needed in the economy and aligned with Malawi 2063.
Where You Can Find Them
The Zantchito Project has established four Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Malawi’s National Technical Colleges. Each CoVE focuses on a priority sector — from marine transport and tourism to agriculture and renewable energy — equipping Malawians with practical skills that are urgently needed in the labour market.
Marine Transport CoVE
Salima Technical College
Tourism CoVE
Malawi Institute of Tourism, Blantyre
Renewable Energy CoVE
Mzuzu Technical College
Agricultural Mechanisation CoVE
Lilongwe Technical College
Why CoVEs Are Important
CoVEs are hubs of specialised training and innovation. They provide both formal and non-formal courses, ensuring Malawians gain the skills demanded by employers today and in the future.
High-quality training
Gain access to modern facilities, expert instructors, and practical courses designed to meet international standards and prepare you for success in today’s job market.
Industry-relevant skills
Every programme is developed in consultation with employers, ensuring you learn the skills that businesses are actively seeking and industries urgently require.
Aligned with Malawi 2063
The CoVEs are strategically positioned to support Malawi’s vision for inclusive growth, industrialisation, and a skilled workforce ready to shape the future.
The Role of CoVEs in Malawi’s Skills Transformation
Through both strategic and delivery-level interventions, the Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) are designed to align TEVET outcomes with Malawi’s national development priorities. The CoVEs support a skills ecosystem that responds to industry needs, strengthens the employability of young people, and fosters a conducive environment for entrepreneurship.
This vision is fully aligned with Malawi 2063, which recognises high-quality, industry-relevant TEVET as essential for building an inclusive, competitive, and self-reliant economy. By providing modern training environments and specialised programmes, the CoVEs help develop a highly motivated workforce capable of driving Malawi’s long-term industrial and economic ambitions.