A professional association of Higher Vocational Colleges (HVCs) holds under its umbrella 49 members (98% of HVC institutions), all providing EQF level 5. They offer their programmes (35) in various locations across Slovenia to 99% of the national EQF level 5 student population. Our mission is to promote the HVCs in Slovenia and beyond its borders and to contribute to the progressive development of the SCHE research area. Our members provide SCHE, contribute to the field of applied research and professional studies, and the development of local communities and regions.