With the European economy reliant on the creation and application of knowledge, strong links between the business sector and higher education are essential. Enterprises have become increasingly involved in European education and training programmes, with positive results for both sides, leading to long-lasting partnerships.
The relevant Erasmus+ activities for cooperation with business are:
- Traineeships for students: students do a work experience in a company abroad for up to a year;
- Staff 'mobility' for teaching: company staff can teach at a higher education institution abroad, passing on their experience to academia;
- Staff 'mobility' for training: teaching and other higher education staff receive training in a foreign company;
- Co-operation: business or representative associations can take part in projects through:
- Strategic Partnerships
- Capacity Building Projects
- Knowledge Alliances. More...
