Mobility projects
Mobility projects involve funding the mobility periods of students and staff as well as the development of competence and the organisation that occurs through this.
Mobility projects are part of KA1 (Key Action 1). Applications for funding are submitted to the Finnish National Agency for Education /EDUFI). Organisations (or consortia) may apply for Erasmus+ accreditation for mobility activities, which enables the organisation to benefit from funding for mobility activities for the entire programming period (Application process for accredited projects KA121-VET). Organisations without Erasmus+ accreditation may apply for a short-term mobility project, in which case they apply for funding for a period of 6–18 months (Application process for short-term mobility projects KA122-VET)
During mobility periods, students can increase their professional and other competence at a workplace, in an educational institution or in VET skills competitions. Staff can use the periods to develop their competence, for example, by participating in a job shadowing period, teaching or courses and training, and to strengthen their own organisation’s international networks. International mobility periods enable both students and staff to familiarise themselves with new teaching methods or learning environments.
Partnerships for Cooperation
Cooperation Partnerships
Cooperation partnerships are partnerships for cooperation developing VET in international cooperation. Cooperation partnerships are part of KA2 (Key Action 2). Applications for funding are submitted to the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI).
A cooperation partnership may be a small project involving a few partners and focusing on the exchange of good practices or a more extensive project developing concrete products such as joint study units, teaching material and pedagogical practices.
A partnership includes at least three organisations from three EU Member States and third countries associated to the programme (coordinator + two partner organisations). Cooperation beyond the EU Member States and third countries associated to the programme is possible if it can be justified with the project's objectives and it brings necessary expertise to the project.
The duration of the projects is 12–36 months.
Small-scale Partnerships
Small-scale partnerships are aimed particularly at actors who are only just starting cooperation with international partners or who have little experience of international projects. This activity is ideal for learning from others and exchanging good practices between partners. It may lay the basis for future cooperation in a more extensive cooperation partnership.
A partnership includes at least two organisations from two EU Member States and third countries associated with the programme (coordinator + one partner).
The duration of the projects is 6–24 months.
Centres of Vocational Excellence
Centres of Vocational Excellence are competence ecosystems formed by at least eight partners (from at least four countries) and their objective is to support actors in VET in adapting the education they offer to better meet the needs of businesses. They bring together regional partners such as VET actors, higher education institutions, companies, business organisations, authorities, etc. Their task is to promote regional, economic and social development, innovation and smart specialisation strategies. Cooperation beyond the EU Member States and third countries associated to the programme is possible if it can be justified with the project's objectives and it brings necessary expertise to the project.
The Centres of Vocational Excellence are part of KA2 (Key Action 2). While the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) provides information about the action, funding applications are directly submitted to the Commission.
Alliances for Innovation
Alliances for Innovation aim to ensure the availability of competence needed in the world of work in the future, reduce the skills shortage by developing the curricula in higher education and VET, and strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity by supporting the exchange of knowledge and entrepreneurial mindsets. At least one VET and one higher education organisation must participate in the projects. A working life partner must also participate. Cooperation beyond the EU Member States and third countries associated to the programme is possible if it can be justified with the project's objectives and it brings necessary expertise to the project.
In Alliances for Education and Enterprises, cooperation between education and companies as well as supporting entrepreneurship and competence in one or more sectors are at the centre of the activities. An alliance must include at least eight partners from at least four countries.
Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills focus on extensive and strategic development of a certain sector. The aim is to eliminate skills gaps in the sector and increase its operational potential. The sectors to be developed are determined in the New Industrial Strategy for Europe. An alliance must include at least 12 partners from at least eight countries.
Alliances for Innovation are part of KA2 (Key Action 2). While the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) provides information about the action, funding applications are directly submitted to the Commission.