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
Digital tools for better European Solidarity Corps volunteering
Join us to learn from inspiring practices and reflect on future digital approaches in youth volunteering.
- Event Date: Mon Mar 9th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 08.03.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers
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European Solidarity Corps Volunteers’ Digital Well-being and Mental Health
This webinar aims to help organizations navigate digital wellbeing to better support ESC volunteers.
- Event Date: Mon Mar 23rd
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 22.03.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers
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Artificial Intelligence and critical thinking in European Solidarity Corps
Join us to learn from inspiring practices and reflect on future digital approaches in youth volunteering.
- Event Date: Mon Mar 30th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 29.03.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers
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Transnational seminar to disseminate impact results through RAY COMP research
The IT NA for Erasmus+ Youth and ESC will organise, in cooperation with the RAY Network, a seminar to share the RAY COMP findings, compare data from different countries, gather feedback on effective learning contexts, based on the needs of youth workers.
- Event Date: Mon Mar 30th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In person
- Registration Deadline: 22.02.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers
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Study Visit with Partnership Building: Rural Youth Work
This activity is a study visit with partnership building elements to observe different Turkish organizations working with rural youth and share practices & make sustainable collaborations.
- Event Date: Mon Apr 20th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In person
- Registration Deadline: 01.03.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers
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European Solidarity Corps: TOSCA – training and support for organisations active in the volunteering actions in the European Solidarity Corps
The training strengthens capacities of organisations involved in ESC Volunteering Actions, focusing on quality, impact, project design, programme rules and peer learning, supported by an obligatory online preparatory phase before the residential training.
- Event Date: Mon Apr 20th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In person
- Registration Deadline: 08.03.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers
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