What is National VET Team?

National VET Team, a group of national experts from Vocational Education and Training sector, is an EU Commission initiative that started in 2021 with the purpose to:

  • Promote and enhance progress toward the application of EU VET tools and principles in projects funded by the Erasmus+ programme.
  • Support the development and internationalisation of VET sector through engagement with VET management, practitioners, researchers, Erasmus+ coordinators and beneficiaries.
  • Collaborate with other National VET Teams and share the best international practice in VET.
  • Provide advice and support to EU funded projects supported by the Erasmus+ programme.

Membership

Members of the VET Team are educators, practitioners, Erasmus+ project coordinators, quality assurance experts, mobility experts, and national authority representatives who have understanding, experience and an interest in VET mobility.

How to get involved

To get involved and find information about this year’s themes and activities please contact Mila Popovic at mpopovic@leargas.ie

VET Team Activities 2024

Click here to read about the various activities carried out by the National VET Team throughout 2024.

VET Events & Opportunities

Erasmus+ KA210 Application Clinic for Small-Scale Partnerships 2026

Erasmus+ KA210 Application Clinic for Small-Scale Partnerships 2026

Application Clinic webinar for those wishing to apply for funding for Small-Scale projects in the fields of VET, Adult Ed, Schools and Youth.

Deadline: 19.01.2026
Erasmus+ KA220 – Application Clinic for Cooperation Partnerships 2026

Erasmus+ KA220 – Application Clinic for Cooperation Partnerships 2026

Application Clinic webinar for those wishing to apply for funding for Cooperation Partners in the fields of VET, Adult Ed, Schools and Youth.

Deadline: 19.01.2026
Erasmus+ KA122 VET Information Session

Erasmus+ KA122 VET Information Session

This information session will give an overview of Erasmus+ short-term mobility opportunities for staff and learners in the VET sector.

Deadline: 15/01/2026
Erasmus+ KA122 Short-term Projects Application Clinic – Adult Ed & VET

Erasmus+ KA122 Short-term Projects Application Clinic – Adult Ed & VET

This online event is designed to assist those working in Adult Education and VET in navigating the application process for KA122 short-term projects smoothly

Deadline: 29/01/2026
Erasmus+ KA122 VET Information Session

Erasmus+ KA122 VET Information Session

This application workshop is for those working in Vocational Education & Training who wish to apply for Erasmus+ Funding.

Deadline: 10.12.2025
The Gathering 2025

The Gathering 2025

Join us for The Gathering 2025 – Léargas’ annual flagship event celebrating the transformative impact of Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, and other European initiatives.

Deadline: 08.10.25

Latest VET News

2026 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals Now Open!

2026 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals Now Open!

The Erasmus+ Call for Proposals 2026 and the 2026 Programme Guide are now available!