ERASMUS+
14.09.2016 / 11:20
Erasmus+ is the new EU programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport for 2014–2020. It involves opportunities for higher education students to learn abroad, including studies and traineeships in businesses.
The aim of Erasmus+ is to contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for growth, jobs, social equity and inclusion, as well as the aims of ET2020, the EU's strategic framework for education and training.
Erasmus+ also aims to promote the sustainable development of its partners in the field of higher education, and contribute to achieving the objectives of the EU Youth Strategy.
Specific issues tackled by the programme include:
Reducing unemployment, especially among young people
Promoting adult learning, especially for new skills and skills required by the labour market.
Encouraging young people to take part in European democracy
Supporting innovation, cooperation and reform
Promoting cooperation and mobility with the EU's partner countries
One integrated Programme
SCHOOL EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION,ADULT EDUCATION
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, YOUTH, JEAN MONNET, SPORT
3 main type of KEY ACTION are being considered for new approach for stronger focus on EU value added and establish a streamlined program with more cross-sectoral partnerships with world of work
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Learning mobility of individuals (KA1) |
Cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practices (KA2) |
Support for policy reform (KA3) |
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Staff mobility, in particular for teachers,lecturers, school leaders and youth workers
Mobility for higher education students,vocational education and training students
Student loan guarantee
Joint Master degrees
Mobility for higher education for EU and non-EU beneficiaries Volunteering and youth exchanges |
Strategic partnerships between education/training or youth organisations and other relevant actors
Large scale partnerships between education and training establishments and business: Knowledge Alliances & Sector Skills alliances
IT-Platforms including
e-Twinning
Cooperation with third countries and focus on neighbourhood countries |
Open method of Coordination
Prospective initiatives
EU recognition tools
Dissemination & exploitation
Policy dialogue with stakeholders, third countries and international organisations |