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There are lots of opportunities for organisations active in VET to get involved in Erasmus+.
Organisations working in the field of vocational education and training can receive funding from Léargas to:
- support the professional development of their staff members
- support the learning of vocational education learners with mobility placements in other European countries
- build projects with like-minded organisations in other countries to exchange best practice and/or create innovative tools and methods for their field
What are the aims of Erasmus+ in VET?
- Increase the skills and competences of all those involved in VET
- Ensure skills are relevant to the labour market by strengthening cooperation between education and business
- Provide increased opportunities for studying and working in another country
- Develop quality improvements in VET across Europe through cooperation and sharing good practice
- Increase the international focus of vocational training providers
- Improve the teaching and learning of languages and intercultural awareness
- Support the recognition and validation of non-formal and informal learning.
How does it work?
The types of projects and activities that can be funded by Erasmus+ are
- Mobility Projects (KA1)
- Partnerships for Cooperation (KA2).
What is a partnership project?
A partnership project is one where an organisation works with other relevant groups across Europe to develop, transfer or implement innovative practices. Funding is available for Irish organisations, institutions, companies and research organisations that are active in Adult Education, School Education, VET or Youth. Examples of partnerships projects include:
- An Adult Education organisation working with expert organisations to develop an innovative training course
- A school working with other schools to develop its approach to digital learning
There are two types of partnership project:
- Cooperation Partnerships
- Small-scale Partnerships
