Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It provides funding and support for organisations to operate projects consistent with its objectives and which encourage European exchange, cooperation and learning.
The SCFE Erasmus project provides Students with an exciting opportunity work, live and learn in another country. By working and living in another European county students experience new and innovative ways of working, learn about other cultures and languages and build a sense of European citizenship. The Erasmus+ experience helps students to improve their vocational, personal and social skills and competencies that will give SCFE students an advantage in a competitive job market while becoming active citizens at a local and global level.
Erasmus placements are for two or three weeks. All travel costs and accommodation costs are covered and students also receive a grant for their living expenses while abroad.
Students are placed in Early childhood education settings in the city of Trondheim and also attend some classes at KVT college.
Tourism and Hospitality students travel to Tenerife to undertake a 3 week work placement in hotels, tourist offices and visitor attractions on the island.
Students travel to the city of Porto in Portugal for two weeks to undertake work placements in a range of support services for groups with specific needs.
SNA students travel to the city of Malaga in Spain to undertake a 2 week work placement in educational settings.
