Erasmus+ 2021-2027
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It provides funding and support for organisations to carry out projects that match its objectives, and that encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning.
Erasmus+ Opportunities for VET Staff and Learners
Teachers, trainers and VET staff can travel to another country for job shadowing, teaching and training; VET learners can travel for work placements and take part in skills competitions. This is a 'Mobility Project', part of Erasmus+ Key Action 1. VET organisations can collaborate with other relevant organisations to achieve a shared goal or share good practices. These are 'Cooperation Partnerships', part of Erasmus+ Key Action 2. Teachers, trainers and others involved in VET can take part in short Training courses and Cooperation Activities, both in Ireland and in other countries. Many are open to newcomers, so you do not need to be part of an existing Erasmus+ project.
Languages
VET initiatives that teach or celebrate languages in innovative ways can apply for the European Language Label award. VET professionals may take part in relevant language workshops at the European Centre for Modern Languages. Teachers can request free materials to celebrate the European Day of Languages on 26 September.
Erasmus+ VET Mobility: Kinsale College's Story
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Upcoming Events
Application Clinic: Erasmus+ KA122 Short-term Projects – Adult Ed & VET
This online event is designed to assist those working in Adult Education and VET in navigating the application process for KA122 short-term projects smoothly
- Event Date: Wed Sep 2nd
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 02.09.2026
- Audience: Adult Education and VET Sector
- Register Here
Application Clinic: Youth Participation Projects
Learn how to apply for Youth Participation Projects at our Application Clinic.
- Event Date: Wed Sep 2nd
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 01.09.2026
- Audience: Youth Sector, Youth Leaders, Youth Workers
- Register Here
Application Clinic: Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges and Youth Worker Mobilities
Learn how to apply for KA152 Youth Exchanges and KA153 Youth Worker Mobilities at our Application Clinic.
- Event Date: Fri Sep 4th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 03.09.2026
- Audience: Youth Sector, Youth Leaders, Youth Workers
- Register Here
Erasmus+ KA122 VET Information Session
This information session will give an overview of Erasmus+ short-term mobility opportunities for staff and learners in the VET sector.
- Event Date: Mon Sep 14th
- Mode: Online
- Audience: VET Organisations
- Register Here
Learn. Engage. Belong: Democratic Participation in Erasmus+ Adult Education
Join Léargas as we launch our national report, which draws on research carried out across 2025 and 2026 with Irish organisations engaged in adult learning.
- Event Date: Tue Sep 15th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: In person
- Audience: Adult Education Sectoral Stakeholders, Policy Makers, Decision Makers, Adult Educators
- Register Here
Adult Ed Key Action 1 Accreditation Application Support – Drop In
An informal session for last minute questions before the 29 September 2026 deadline.
- Event Date: Wed Sep 23rd
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 23.09.2026
- Audience: ADU applicants, VET newcomers
- Register Here
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