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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.

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.

How to prepare for Erasmus+ VET placements, Part 1

Thu, Feb 21st, 2019

Léargas recently brought together project co-ordinators from a variety of Irish colleges and organisations to share their experiences of how best to support students during their Erasmus+ VET placements abroad. Patricia Wilkinson–who used to work with Léargas–was on hand to guide everyone through the day. In the first of two posts, Elva Duggan from our

Seven Tips for your KA229 School Exchange Partnership Application

Thu, Feb 14th, 2019

Get your Erasmus+ School Exchange Partnerships application on track with these preparation tips!