College Development Network (CDN) is delighted to be working with Erasmus+ in Scotland to raise awareness of overseas training and vocational opportunities open to college lecturers and students.
We will be promoting three main areas of the work of Erasmus+:
- Vocational training for students
- Teaching and training for lecturers
- Working abroad.
The Erasmus+ programme offers apprentices and students the chance to experience vocational training or a work placement in another country. This gives learners the chance to spend time in a work place to gain real life experience or at a vocational education training school where they will also spend time in industry. The placements are flexible and can be between two weeks and one year, allowing a unique experience overseas.
Lecturers that teach in colleges that hold the Erasmus Charter can teach or train at another partner educational organisation in Europe. They can also take part in training events or job shadowing abroad. These sorts of activities can last from two days to two months. Through Erasmus+ students can gain work experience in another country, these applications need to be made through the college.
A programme of information sharing events throughout Scotland will be announced in the coming weeks, in the meantime information can be found on the national Erasmus + website www.erasmusplus.org.uk/; with specific areas exploring:
- What Can I do? Erasmus+ offers exciting opportunities for UK participants to study, work, volunteer, teach and train abroad in Europe. It is aimed at students, trainees, apprentices, pupils, adult learners, young people, volunteers, professors, teachers, trainers, youth workers and professionals of organisations active in the education, training and youth sector.
Taking part in the programme helps you to develop personally and professionally; you will gain valuable international experience, broaden your horizons, experience new cultures and discover new ways of working. Erasmus+ is of particular benefit to young people who can learn new skills to improve their employability, acquire life skills, and develop their confidence.
- Funding for different parts of the education sector including Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training, Schools, Adult Education, ad Youth
- Funding deadlines www.erasmusplus.org.uk/funding-deadlines
- Key resources www.erasmusplus.org.uk/key-resources to support funding applications
- Erasmus + Programme Guide http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/sites/erasmusplus/files/files/resources/erasmus-plus-programme-guide_en.pdf
- Case studies www.erasmusplus.org.uk/case-studies
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