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.
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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Browse key resources for Vocational Education & Training
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Léargas Events
Find upcoming national events and training opportunities organised by Léargas. Apply for national information sessions, application workshops and more!
International TCAs and NETs
Find international opportunities currently available to Irish participants interested in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Apply for international training courses, partner finding seminars and more!
The Doorstep Mile – Supporting young people in the great outdoors wellbeing
Explore outdoor programmes and their potential to provide positive physical, social, and developmental outcomes for young people.
Demystifying Youth Participation
Do you work with young people? Do you find it challenging to decipher the language and policy associated with youth participation and to translate it to meaningful work with young people? If yes, this training is for you!
Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps Project Lab
The main aim of our Project Lab is to support you and your organisation to generate your project ideas and bring them to life. The Project Lab will provide the essentials – the criteria and environment to create and develop your future projects.
Erasmus+ Youth Accreditations / ESC Quality Label Discovery Session
Do you work with young people? Find out more about funding opportunities involving young people and youth workers in the EU
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