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Published April 10, 2026 | Version v1
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Erasmus+ Traineeships: A Practical Toolkit for Higher Education Institutions

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon University of Limerick
  • 2. European University Foundation

Contributors

  • 1. ROR icon Erasmus Student Network AISBL
  • 2. European University Foundation (EUF)
  • 3. Expertise in Labour Mobility (ELM)

Description

This Evidence-based toolkit is aimed at higher education staff supporting Erasmus+ traineeships. The toolkit covers pre-placement, in-placement, and post-placement phases with practical resources for readiness tracking, skills assessment, and mobility checklisting. The toolkit draws on comprehensive research conducted across Europe, including a literature review of over 100 sources, a survey of 137 higher education staff, and focus groups with students and employers. 

Files

Erasmus+ Traineeships A Practical Toolkit for Higher Education Institutions.pdf

Files (3.6 MB)

Additional details

Funding

European Commission
Digitalising Erasmus Traineeship Application & Support (DETAS) 101134789 — DETAS — ERASMUS2023-PCOOP-ENGO