European Year of Skills
2023 is The European Year of Skills (EYS). It is all about recognizing skills development and helping people gain skills for employment, enrichment, and enjoyment. To celebrate the EYS, Léargas have focused on capturing impact stories, and showcasing how EU programmes promote a life-long learning mindset. Some stories were shared at our annual flagship event, The Gathering; others you can hear by watching our Skills for Life video. We've also launched an exciting Skills for Life competition (open until August 2023). Visit our News section for all the details!
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Upcoming Training and Events
Youthpass Information Session for ESC Volunteer Hosting Organisations
Join us for an informative online event to learn about the application process for Youth Participation Projects. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant or new to the process, our experts will guide you through it.
- Event Date: Fri Oct 3rd
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 02.10.25
- Audience: ESC Volunteer Hosting Organisations
- Register Here
The Gathering 2025
Join us for The Gathering 2025 – Léargas’ annual flagship event celebrating the transformative impact of Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, and other European initiatives.
- Event Date: Thu Oct 9th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 08.10.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, ESC and other European opportunities
- Register Here
Erasmus+ KA122 Information Session: School Education
This is an in-person Information Session suitable for primary and post-primary teachers being held at Laois Education Centre.
- Event Date: Wed Oct 15th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: In-Person
- Registration Deadline: 15.10.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, School Education
- Register Here
eTwinning Contact Seminar: Democracy Education
The 2025 eTwinning Annual Conference will celebrate and explore the current annual theme of citizenship education and introduce the new 2025–2026 theme, Skills for Life.
- Event Date: Mon Nov 3rd
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 03.10.25
- Audience: Secondary teachers, any eTwinning level
Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session
This event will give you an overview of the two types of projects you can apply for as an Adult and Community Education organisation in Ireland.
- Event Date: Mon Nov 3rd
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 03.11.25
- Audience: Newcomers to Adult Education
- Register here
eTwinning Workshop for School Leaders
The 2025 eTwinning Annual Conference will celebrate and explore the current annual theme of citizenship education and introduce the new 2025–2026 theme, Skills for Life.
- Event Date: Thu Nov 6th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 03.10.25
- Audience: Principals & School Leaders, Any eTwinning level
News
NUI Certificate in European Youth Mobility Project Management
Applications are now open for the 2026 NUI Certificate in European Youth Mobility Project Management, a Level 8 Special Purpose Award delivered by Léargas in partnership with Maynooth University.
European Innovative Teaching Awards
Castleconnell National School's Story
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