CVQO provides opportunities for young people and volunteering adults to improve their prospects in education and work through vocational qualifications.
Set up in 2001, the charity is now extending this offering from the MOD uniformed cadet movement to other youth organisations like St John Ambulance, the Prince’s Trust, Police Cadets, Fire Service and others outside the UK.
We encourage students from all backgrounds and abilities from the age of 16. Around 40% of our young learners do not have the 5 GCSEs A*– C they would need to enter higher education or employment. Our BTECs represent the best chance for these students to gain a respected qualification.
11 – 13% of our BTEC students have learning difficulties and a further 6% have a physical disability. We are committed to giving these students more opportunities in life.
Our Mission
To be a lead provider of vocational qualifications
within the youth and voluntary sector