Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport for the years 2014 to 2020. It draws together multiple previous European initiatives, including the Lifelong Learning and Youth in Action programmes, into one. Erasmus+ provides funding and support for organisations to operate projects consistent with its objectives and which encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning. Project funding of almost €170 million been allocated to Ireland for the duration of the programme. Erasmus+ is funded by the European Union through the contributions of member states, including Ireland.
Erasmus+ aims to modernise and improve the quality of teaching, training and youth work across Europe, and to support the development, transfer and implementation of innovative practices. These objectives are closely tied with the Europe 2020 strategy of achieving a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy by 2020 for all of Europe’s citizens. Fundamental goals for Erasmus+ include improving key competences and skills, and fostering partnerships between education and employment. The programme also seeks to promote European values as stated in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Erasmus+ is open to private or public organisations active in the fields of adult education, higher education, school education, sport, vocational education and training, and youth and community work, in any participating country. While the programme enables individuals to travel, work, volunteer and study abroad, applications from individuals themselves are not accepted.
Management of the programme is divided between the Directorate General for Education and Culture (DGEAC) of the European Commission, and National Agencies in the participating countries. Léargas is the Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ in the adult education, school education, vocational education and training, and youth fields. For Erasmus+ in the higher education field, please contact the Higher Education Authority.
Structurally, Erasmus+ is divided into three ‘Key Actions’ describing the kind of project activities possible.
Key Action 1 (KA1), Learning mobility for individuals:
‘Mobility’ in this context simply means physical travel from one country to another for the purpose of learning or professional experience. This action therefore allows organisations to send staff, trainers, students, or young people to other European countries to undertake a dedicated period of learning or professional experience, such as job shadowing, training, volunteering, or gaining work experience.
Key Action 2 (KA2), Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices (Strategic Partnerships):
This encourages organisations across Europe to form strategic partnerships with each other to develop and use innovative methods in teaching, training, and youth work, and to share these results with the wider community. Note that two other actions possible under KA2, Knowledge Alliances and Sector Skills Alliances, are managed centrally by DGEAC.
Key Action 3 (KA3), Support for Policy Reform:
This action is open to the Youth field only and supports dialogue between young people and policy makers.
Each Key Action is subdivided by the sector involved, as the application procedure and rules differ for each field.
For in-depth information about Erasmus+, download the European Commission’s Programme Guide.
Impact+ Seminar for Adult Education. This seminar is for current KA2 Adult Education beneficiaries funded under the 2018 call. Apply by 17 August. bit.ly/2OjR7zT
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Young Voices - NYCI Structured Dialogue National Implementation Project is kicking into action today in Dublin! @nycinews @youth_forum Retweeted by Léargas
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Looking forward to more of THIS tomorrow!! #YoungVoices clip youtu.be/jkTLfG_hz9U via @YouTube Retweeted by Léargas
Looking forward to today's #YoungVoices meeting & continuing to #YouthUp politics and decision making! #YouthWorkChangesLives eventbrite.com/e/young-voices… Retweeted by Léargas
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Our #EUSolidarityCorps site is live! If you've an interest in volunteering in solidarity projects in your local community or abroad, check out how you can sign up at europeansolidarity.ie
Impact+ Seminar for Youth is a great opportunity to develop skills to plan and implement impact assessment activities. Apply by 31 August. bit.ly/2K7P6Df
Impact+ Seminar for Adult Education. This seminar is for current KA2 Adult Education beneficiaries funded under the 2018 call. Apply by 17 August. bit.ly/2OjR7zT
Long-term Study Mobility, 24 - 27 October 2018. This contact seminar is for education professionals interested in school exchange partnerships. Apply by 15 September. bit.ly/2ySQBRV
A new call for #EUSolidarityCorps project proposals open now! This is the first of a series of calls that will allow at least 100k young people to take part in the Corps until the end of 2020. Call 👉 europa.eu/rapid/press-re… Q&As 👉 europa.eu/rapid/press-re… #Volunteering #EUandME Retweeted by Léargas
The #EUSolidarityCorps is much more than only volunteering. It also puts in practice European solidarity and creates opportunities for young people to develop their skills and increase their future labour market prospects. Learn more in our factsheet ↓ Retweeted by Léargas
This workshop will explore the understanding of wellbeing in the context of youth work and mobility. This inspiration morning will create a space to reflect on the importance of nurturing well-being in young people, staff, organisations and projects. bit.ly/2M4iqAF
Queerasmus 4 Inclusion is a thematic workshop for people working in the fields of Youth Work, VET, Adult Education and School Education. 🏳️🌈 bit.ly/2MyT36c
School staff! This application workshop is for Schools preparing Erasmus+ applications for the 04 October 2018 deadline. It will focus on understanding the structure of Erasmus+, the application form and award criteria. bit.ly/2vxtXOx
📣 Long-term Study Mobility, 24 - 27 October 2018. This contact seminar is for education professionals interested in school exchange partnerships. 📆Apply by 15 September. bit.ly/2ySQBRV 😀
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On Friday 7th September in @NCIRL, @nalaireland will be celebrating International #Literacy Day 2018, with a free conference on the Challenges & Solutions for #Communicating Effectively with the Public. ow.ly/XWT350i9wvt Retweeted by Léargas
We're still hiring! Closing date for our two EO jobs in Operations and Finance is 10 August, the end of this week! And we've just published our HR position (HEO) which closes on 31 August. Check out our website for more: leargas.ie/jobs/ #jobfairy
Did you know? Over 80% of teachers have used new tools and teaching methods as a result of #eTwinning! Read more: bit.ly/2O5pDNk Retweeted by Léargas
The apprenticeship Code of Practice outlines both the employers' and apprentices' duties and responsibilities. Read more here: goo.gl/JSJpHN #GenerationApprenticeship Retweeted by Léargas
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Impact+ Seminar for Adult Education. This seminar is for current KA2 Adult Education beneficiaries funded under the 2018 call. Apply by 17 August. bit.ly/2OjR7zT
Training of Facilitators in Erasmus+ Youth III. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for newcomers to learn methods and practices in facilitation within the Erasmus+ Youth programme. Apply by 05 September. bit.ly/2LIwSgL
This training course will provide youth workers with the basics you need to organise and apply for youth exchanges in Erasmus+ Youth in Action. Apply by 14 September bit.ly/2K8kbqs
Y.E.A.H! Youth Engagement into Activism! This training course is a great opportunity for youth workers to learn new ways to encourage young people to get involved in activism! 04 October Bulgaria, bit.ly/2kQ7gzs (apply by 26 August)
Are you passionate about Europe and the environment? Would you like to gain hands-on experience of EU policy making at the @EU_Commission🇪🇺? Then apply now for the Blue Book Traineeship and maybe you'll be our new @EU_ENV colleague in October ➡️ec.europa.eu/stages Retweeted by Léargas
Dear teachers, tomorrow is the application deadline for our annual #eTwinning conference in Warsaw, Poland! If you've never attended such an event, you have priority. Make sure you apply by 03/08/2018! bit.ly/eTwinnEvents #eTwinningIRL #edchatie #conferences Retweeted by Léargas
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📣🕑Last day to apply! Learn about the benefits of @eTwinningEurope and @EUErasmusPlus to you and your school and be ready to apply for funding under the #ErasmusPlus October deadline! leargas.ie/programmes/etw…
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Last chance to apply for this course... @eTwinningEurope has so much to offer teachers and students. It's easy to set up, enjoyable, rewarding and free! I highly recommend eTwinning for the new academic year! 😀 twitter.com/Leargas/status… Retweeted by Léargas
📣VET Excellence Awards in the framework of the European Vocational Skills Week. 👉European Alliance for apprenticeships awards – Deadline 17 August 2018 🕑 ec.europa.eu/social/main.js…
📣VET Excellence Awards in the framework of the European Vocational Skills Week. 👉Innovative VET providers award – Deadline 20 August 2018 🕑 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… …
📣VET Excellence Awards in the framework of the European Vocational Skills Week. 👉Training at work – Deadline 20 August 2018 🕑 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…
📣VET Excellence Awards in the framework of the European Vocational Skills Week. 👉Teachers and trainers award – 🕑 Deadline 20 August 2018 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…
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Teachers interested in CPD can gain 3 EPV days on our summer course! Sign up by 31 July! Visit our website for details: leargas.ie/programmes/etw…
📣Léargas is hiring! We've a few positions opening up in the coming weeks. We've rolling application deadlines with the next deadline on 07 August!📆Check out our website for more: leargas.ie/jobs/ 😀 #jobfairy
Youth workers! A Youth Exchange needs content – behind the content are tools! Explore tools around group processes, intercultural learning, involvement of young people and how to facilitate these tools during a youth exchange. bit.ly/2l2P9Gz 😎🤸♀️🇪🇺🇮🇪