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.

eTwinning

VET professionals can look for project partners on eTwinning. eTwinning connects schools through a secure, online platform.  Teachers and pupils can work together with peers across Europe on joint projects.  Funded CPD courses for teachers are also available.

eTwinning

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.

Languages

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Upcoming Events

Final Conference of the ECML’s 6th Medium-Term Programme

The conference represents the culmination of the four years of work of the ECML’s “Inspiring innovation in language education: changing contexts, evolving competences” programme. The conference will bring people together to recognise their achievements and present the results achieved to a wider audience.

Deadline: 28 September 2023

Adult Education Key Action 1 Application Support – Drop In

Are you working on your application form for the Key Action 1 deadline? This is an informal session for last minute questions before the Key Action 1 deadline in Adult Education.

Deadline: 29 September 2023

Adult Education Key Action 2 Application Support – Drop In

Are you working on your application form for the Key Action 2 deadline? This is an informal session for last minute questions before the Key Action 2 deadline in Adult Education.

Deadline: 29 September 2023

Erasmus+ KA2 Small-Scale Partnerships – Project Development Workshop

This session is aimed at organisations operating in the fields of Vocational Training, Schools, Adult Education and Youth who are interested in finding out more information about the funding Action Small-Scale Partnerships.

Deadline: 24 October 2023

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