The Four New Erasmus+ Horizontal Priorities

The Four New Erasmus+ Horizontal Priorities

Key Focus Areas of the Erasmus+ Programme at Phoenix Training Center

Strategically Craft Your Project with These Core Priorities for Enhanced Approval Odds

Phoenix Training Center emphasizes the four pivotal priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme, ensuring your project aligns with these to boost approval chances.

Inclusion and Diversity: Broadening Horizons

The Erasmus+ Programme, with its commitment to inclusion and diversity, focuses on providing opportunities for those facing economic, social, or cultural disadvantages. This includes individuals with:
  • Disabilities or health challenges, including chronic illnesses.
  • Educational system barriers leading to lower skills or unemployment.
  • Cultural differences, such as migrants, refugees, ethnic minorities, or sign language users.
  • Social obstacles like anti-social behaviors, criminal histories, or substance abuse recovery.
  • Economic struggles like poverty, low income, or homelessness.
  • Discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Geographical barriers, particularly in rural or remote areas.
Interested in integrating this priority into your curriculum? Discover our 30+ courses on inclusion and diversity, tackling various challenges and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Digital Transformation: Embracing the Digital Age

This priority aligns with the EU’s Digital Education Action Plan, aiming to modernize education systems for the digital era. It addresses:
  • Enhancing digital competencies and literacy.
  • Remote and blended teaching methodologies.
  • Online communication and collaboration.
  • Critical assessment of digital content and responsible digital citizenship.
  • Problem-solving with digital tools and creating quality online content.
Explore our 70+ ICT and digital transformation courses, ranging from basic to advanced computer proficiency for educators.

Environment and Climate Change: Towards a Sustainable Future

In line with the European Green Deal, this priority encourages initiatives in sustainable sectors and green practices, such as:
  • Mobility in sustainable sectors, especially rural development.
  • Promotion of green travel and environmental awareness.
  • Projects focused on altering consumption patterns and lifestyle changes.
  • Emphasis on reducing environmental footprints, opting for eco-friendly materials, and recycling.
Learn about environmental sustainability through our courses focusing on climate change, biodiversity, and global citizenship.

Participation in Democratic Life: Fostering Active Citizenship

This priority addresses the need for increased civic engagement and understanding of the European Union. It promotes:
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the European Union and its values.
  • Development of social competences and community engagement.
  • Encouragement of critical thinking and media literacy.
  • Awareness of common EU values, democratic principles, and European heritage.
Explore our 20+ courses on active citizenship, including aspects of digital citizenship, media literacy, and EU education.

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