Erasmus+ is a European funded programme offering learners in FET the opportunity to avail of a three-week paid work placement abroad. The first students to avail of this opportunity travelled to work on the Vineyards in Nimes, France in 2017. Since then, more than 150 students from all areas of study, have participated in the programme, travelling to France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Denmark, UK, Iceland and Estonia.

For more information on the placement opportunities available click on the country links below:

France – Nimes

NIMES:  Our first partner college, Marie Durand College, Rodilhan is located close to the beautiful town of Nimes. The college encompasses a large expanse of vineyards where our Horticulture and...

France – Figeac

FIGEAC: Located just outside the beautiful historic town of Figeac, Lycee Animapole is a college specialising in Agriculture and Animal Care. The college is located on an expansive farm, home...

Germany

Eighteen students across both campuses joined together to travel to Liepzig in Spring 2022. The vocational areas included graphic and web design, advanced computer systems, motor technology, childcare, social care...

Estonia

With two established partners in Estonia (Parnumaa Kutsehariduskeskus and Haapsalu Kutsehariduskeskus), our students have the opportunity to complete placements in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Healthcare and Horticulture. PARNU: The spa capital...

Spain

Granada and Malaga are some of our newer locations. Granada caters for placements in Animal Care, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy with our first group of 8 students completing their three-week...

Denmark

 We have a long-standing relationship with our partners in Mercantec College in Viborg. As well as welcoming their students each year, we send a selection of students from a variety...

Iceland

Since 2018 students from Healthcare, Agriculture and Horticulture have been travelling to Greenhouses, Agricultural settings and care of the elderly settings in south west Iceland to complete their placements. In...

Cyprus

Cyprus Staff Mobility  Easter 2022 saw eleven MCFET staff participate in a staff mobility to Cyprus in conjunction with our partner Ledra College. Staff from all vocational areas had the...

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