About CVA

History

The Canadian Vocational Association (CVA) is an independent non-profit organization which was created by federal charter in 1960. CVA consists of a group of individuals and organizations who actively promote and foster vocational and associated fields of education in Canada. For over three decades, CVA has been at the forefront of educational innovations.

Mandate

• provide active national leadership in all types of vocational education
• assist provincial and local communities in promoting vocational education
• create a national forum for the study and discussion of vocational education
• encourage the promotion, development and improvement of all vocational programs within the context of lifelong learning