Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its budget of €14.7 billion will provide opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train gain experience, and volunteers abroad.

The Erasmus+ programme has a long history in the European Union. The current programme will be implemented in the period 2014-2020.

Erasmus+ supports the educational policy of the European Union 

The Erasmus+ programme brings together all programmes related to education.  This includes formal education, vocational training, sports education, and non-formal education for adults and youth. Understanding the differences in between these forms of education is crucial. Depending in which sector you work, you can apply for different grants.

Youth in Action is the sub-programme for non-formal youth work

Inside the Erasmus+ programme, there is a specific programme for youth work.  This is called 'Youth in Action'. This sub-programme is divided into several key actions, which include youth mobility projects (like youth exchanges and European Voluntary Service), as well as mobility projects for youth workers (like seminars, training courses, job shadowing ...).

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