Erasmus+: 73 new projects selected on international cooperation in vocational education and training

September 3, 2025
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Newly selected international partnerships aim to align vocational training with industry trends and labour market needs, and help learners across Europe and beyond gain more skills that employers are seeking. Funded projects on capacity building in vocational education and training (VET) support cooperation between European and non-European VET organisations and close the gaps between VET and market opportunities. They are mostly targeting countries outside Europe.

 

More than 27 million has been allocated to the 73 new projects, covering 73 countries and selected from a record number of eligible evaluated proposals. The projects aim to create bridges to advance VET systems globally through knowledge exchange and mutual growth. They show again how the Erasmus+ programme is committed to building global partnerships beyond the EU. Partnerships will be formed between European VET organisations and their counterparts in the West Balkans, South and East neighbouring countries, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbeans.

 

Addressing global challenges requires global solutions. Projects focused on green skills development are engaging international partners to create a more sustainable future. This includes joint programmes on renewable energy technologies, sustainable agricultural practices, and eco-conscious entrepreneurship. Collaborations are expected to improve the employability and skill levels of learners and raise trainers’ competencies both within Europe and in partner countries. By aligning vocational training with global industry trends and labour market needs, the projects are poised to contribute to economic growth and social development across continents.

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Bahrain
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Oman
  • Palestine *
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Syria
  • Tunisia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Yemen