European Year of Youth 2022
This year is the European Year of Youth. Check out the official website to find out how you can get involved!
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.
EPALE
VET professionals can look for project partners and get VET-specific updates from EPALE, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe. It is a multilingual, open membership community that invites teachers, trainers, researchers, academics, and policy makers to get involved.
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.
Next Steps
Erasmus+ VET Mobility: Kinsale College's Story
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Upcoming Events
Sharing Challenges and Successes of Erasmus+ participation for those working in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care
Share examples of successful participation of Early Childhood Education and Care managers and staff in professional development and peer exchange activities supported by the Erasmus+ programme.
Green Fingers – European Solidarity Corps
The demand for sending organisations has increased in the National context. New sending organisations have begun to emerge. The purpose of this conference is to explore the good the bad and ugly of sending activities. Share best practice and peer learning.
Education and Technology Conference: Amplifying Voices
This event is an online session presented by EPALE Ireland, Rehab Group and National Learning Network. Encounter new ideas and framework to support reflective practices in amplifying voices in education.
Soap Box – European Solidarity Corps
The demand for sending organisations has increased in the National context. New sending organisations have begun to emerge. The purpose of this conference is to explore the good the bad and ugly of sending activities. Share best practice and peer learning.
ECML Summer Academy 2022
The first Summer Academy for Language Teachers takes place in Gratz, Austria, 04-08 July 2022. Register your interest!
“All aboard” European Year of Youth Event
Book your place on a real-life train as we celebrate #EuropeanYearOfYouth on a train on 17 May 2022! #EYY2022
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