The BT4VET partnership is pleased to announce a significant new milestone: the completion of a classification framework of operational business models tailored for Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers.
This classification is more than a typology—it is a strategic roadmap for VET institutions to rethink, reframe, and reimagine their operational approaches in today’s evolving educational and economic landscape. By building on the foundational insights of the VET Business Index, this new classification allows providers to explore how they can diversify services, improve sustainability, and expand their value proposition to learners, businesses, and communities.
At the heart of this model lies the belief that VET institutions are not just educational entities—they are active economic actors capable of innovation, entrepreneurship, and service development. The classification introduces six key operational dimensions that providers should consider when developing or refining their business strategies:
This framework does not impose a “one-size-fits-all” model. Instead, it offers a modular, adaptable approach that allows each provider to define their path based on their local context, institutional maturity, and strategic ambition.
All the tools and reference materials supporting this classification are available in multiple languages and open access via the official platform: https://www.bt4vet.eu/