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.
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Upcoming Events
International Forum “Enhancing youth participation through cross-sectoral collaboration”
The NPiY Forum is an opportunity to discover the quality elements of youth participation and civic education! Building on efforts done by professionals in both formal and non-formal sectors, this event brings a cross-sectoral perspective.
- Event Date: Wed Apr 23rd
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 19.03.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Youth
- Register Here
Pole Position for Green Skills: Your Erasmus+ pit stop in Spielberg
This contact seminar brings together Erasmus+ VET project coordinators to foster networks and develop future mobility projects for learners and staff, with a special focus on Green Skills, the sustainable competencies that are becoming increasingly vital in VET.
- Event Date: Sun Apr 27th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 21.03.25
- Audience: VET
- Register Here
Short Study visit in Turkiye: Grassroots sports
This study visit is a chance to gain a better understanding of grassroots sports and share best practices with peers across Europe.
- Event Date: Sat May 3rd
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 02.04.25
- Audience: Sports Staff, Youth Workers who have an interest in Sport, Youth and Sport Coaches coaches
- Register Here
Introduction training for newcomers to Youth Exchanges – BiTriMulti
This training course takes newcomers through the different stages of setting up and running a quality Erasmus+ Youth Exchange.
- Event Date: Wed May 7th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 20.03.25
- Audience: Newcomers to Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges
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Belarusian Youth Work
This event will provide a platform to connect, exchange, and build cooperation between European and Belarusian youth organizations.
- Event Date: Mon May 12th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 23.03.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Youth
- Register Here
INFORM: AL (INFORM: Adult Learning) Empowering Non-Traditional Adult Educators to Unlock the Full Potential of Erasmus+
The event aims to provide adult educators and learners with essential knowledge and skills necessary for the successful organisation and participation in high-quality mobility projects. Additionally, this event aims to assist organisations in attracting learners to the programme.
- Event Date: Tue May 13th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 21.03.2025
- Audience: Erasmus+, Adult Education
- Register Here
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