How Erasmus+ can be a “Changemaker”

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How Erasmus+ Can Be A "Changemaker"

How Erasmus+ can be a “Changemaker”

Thu, Apr 11th, 2019

Using words and videos, a teacher shows how a small rural school in Co. Galway has benefited from almost ten years’ involvement with European programmes; the school is currently taking part in two Erasmus+ partnerships: one involving teachers and pupils, the other teachers only exploring outdoor education: Happy Children make Happy Learners.

A week in the life…

Wed, Mar 27th, 2019

Read about a typical week in the life of European Projects Officer Karen McCormick as she works on several Erasmus+ VET Strategic Partnerships on behalf of Letterkenny Institute of Technology. From virtual kick-off meetings with partners throughout Europe to visiting manufacturing plants and training colleges in Denmark, Karen’s week provides an insight into some of the things that make transnational cooperation work well.

The Room: Community Drama

The Room: Community Drama

Fri, Mar 15th, 2019

Using European Solidarity Corps funding, a group of young people in Kildare are starting a Solidarity project on using drama to connect with asylum seekers and refugees who live in their community.

How to prepare for Erasmus+ VET placements, Part 2

Thu, Feb 28th, 2019

In the second of two posts with tips on preparing and managing Erasmus+ VET placements, Elva Duggan of our Client Services team summarises insights that were shared by project coordinators at a recent Léargas workshop.

Erasmus+ Youth in Action

The new European Youth Strategy – what’s it all about?

Mon, Feb 25th, 2019

The new European Youth Strategy 2019-2027 aims to bring the EU closer to young people and address issues that concern them. This post summarises the main points of the new strategy and what they mean for Irish youth work.