CHARTER9 – Erasmus+ mobility project for Samiedu

CHARTER9 supports international learning for Samiedu’s vocational students and staff. Through work-based learning, group mobility, ErasmusPro, job shadowing, courses and invited experts, participants develop vocational, language and intercultural competences while Samiedu strengthens its European cooperation and implements its Erasmus Plan.

Project time

1 June 2026–31 August 2027

Goals and activities

The project aims to:

• provide vocational students with opportunities to develop their skills in international learning environments
• strengthen the professional and international competences of Samiedu staff
• support inclusion, European cooperation and the objectives of Samiedu’s Erasmus Plan.

Project activities

• Short-term learning mobility opportunities for all Samiedu vocational learners
• Long-term ErasmusPro mobility for adult vocational learners
• Group mobility for younger vocational learners and those with fewer opportunities, little or no previous international experience
• Job shadowing opportunities aligned with the personal development plans of Samiedu staff
• Courses and training to strengthen staff members’ language skills.

Expected outcomes

The project is expected to involve a total of 88–132 participants. Students will gain vocational, language, intercultural and personal competences through learning abroad. Staff will bring new practices and international perspectives into teaching and guidance, while invited experts and European partners will strengthen the quality and international dimension of vocational education at Samiedu. Project supports

CHARTER9 supports Samiedu’s vision of being an internationally active VET pioneer by enabling learning in workplaces and international environments and strengthening cooperation with European partners.

Partners

Lead Partner:  Samiedu Municipal Education and Training Consortium, Finland

Project Partners:

Various VET organisations, workplaces and intermediate organisations in Europe

Budget

Total project budget: €250,000, of which €250,000 EU funding

The European Union’s Erasmus+ programme: Accredited projects for mobility of learners and staff in vocational education and training (KA121-VET).