The projects Erasmus+ they are not all the same: The European program finances various types of projects according to the objectives (studio, Work, training, cooperation). I make you a simple overview:

Individual mobility (Key Action 1 - KA1)

These are the projects that allow people to move abroad to learn or teach.

• University students → Study or internship abroad.
• Pupils of schools → Exchanges, short/long term mobility.
• Young → Youth exchanges, European volunteering (ESC – European Solidarity Corps).
• Teachers, trainers, youth operators → Training, job shadowing, teaching in another country.

Cooperation between organizations and institutions (Key Action 2 Ka2)

More structured projects to develop innovation and exchange of good practices.

• Partnerships for cooperation → between schools, university, No-profit entities, businesses.
• Partnerships on a small scale → simpler, suitable for bodies with little experience.
• European University and innovation alliances → collaboration between universities and the world of work.
• Professional centers of excellence → Innovation in professional training (VET).

Support for political reforms (Key Action 3 KA3)

Projects that serve a Improve educational and youth policies in the various countries.

• Dialogue between institutions, Associations and young people.
• Experiments of new educational policies.

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Specific projects to promote studies on the European Union.

• University courses, chairs, didactic modules.
• Networks and research centers.

European body of solidarity (ESC)

It is part of the "Erasmus+family" and offers:

• Volunteer projects.
• Solidarity projects (local initiatives led by young people).

Because it is important

Erasmus+ offers participants the opportunity to live study experiences, apprenticeship, Volunteering or training abroad, improving linguistic skills, cultural and professional. It is not just an opportunity for academic growth, but also personal: Living in another country means developing autonomy, spirit of adaptation and ability to work in multicultural contexts.

Erasmus+ values

The program is not limited to financing travel and training courses, But it contributes to building a Europe:

• more inclusive, enhancing equal opportunities and accessibility;
• more innovative, encouraging creativity and new skills;
• more united, strengthening European identity without eraseing cultural diversity.

Goals

The Erasmus+ program aims to:

• Improve the quality of education, training and learning in Europe.
• Promote the mobility of students, trainers, Teachers and operators in the educational sector.
• Strengthen personal skills, professional and linguistic of the participants.
• Promote active citizenship, social inclusion and international cooperation.
• Support the innovation and modernization of educational and training systems.

Activity

Erasmus+ offers a wide range of opportunities:

• Individual mobility: periods of study, apprenticeship, Training or teaching abroad.
• Strategic partnerships: cooperation projects between schools, Training Bodies, universities and businesses.
• Development of skills: corsi, seminars, Job Shadowing and exchange of good practices.
• Projects for young people: cultural exchanges, European volunteering and active participation initiatives.
• Support for policies: research activities, Comparison and innovation in the field of education and sport.

Purpose

The main purposes of the program are:

• Create one European Space of Training and Knowledge.
• Strengthen the competitiveness and employability of citizens.
• Enhance the cultural and linguistic diversity as a wealth for common growth.
• Building a Europe more cohesive, inclusive and solidarity, where every citizen can actively contribute.