Erasmus+ in VET and Adult Education

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It has an estimated budget of around 26,2 billion euros. This is nearly double the funding compared to its predecessor programme (2014-2020). Set to last until 2027, Erasmus+ doesn't just have opportunities for students. It has opportunities for a wide variety of individuals and organisations. The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

The NA at BIBB is responsible for implenting Erasmus+ in VET as well as adult education in Germany.

Other programmes and projects

Additionally, there are other programmes and projects housed at NA at BIBB:

• VET worldwide ("AusbildungWeltweit"):  VETWorldwide (or Vocational Training Worldwide) is a scholarship program from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research to facilitate practical learning experience abroad for young apprentices and their trainers in the state-recognized German dual vocational training system and in school-based initial vocational training.
• „MeinAuslandspraktikum“: Website for young people to inform about practical learning experiences abroad
• Europass: The Europass consists of five documents to help European citizens make their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe.
• European Agenda for Adult Learning: The primary objective of the Agenda is to strengthen the role of adult learning in the participating countries.
• EPALE: EPALE is a European, multilingual, open membership community of adult learning professionals, including adult educators and trainers, guidance and support staff, researchers and academics, and policymakers.
• Contact for all questions relating to the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET)

If you have a question about Erasmus+ (in VET or adult education in Germany) you can send us an email or contact us via phone: +49 228 107 1608.

The National Agency Education for Europe at the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (NA at BIBB) has been in existence since 2000 and works on behalf of and with financial support of the Federal Ministry of Education and Reserach (BMBF). It is the National Agency for the EU education programme Erasmus+ in the fields of vocational education and training (VET) and adult education in Germany.

It also carries numerous Europe-related and international task in the area of VET and adult education. The NA at BIBB works closely with the EU Commission and at national level with ministries, federal states, social partners, associations, Chambers, companies, universities, and education and training organisations.