It’s the one-month countdown to apply for Erasmus+ and ESC funding. We still have information sessions and application workshops available for schools, youth, sports, adult education and vocational education and training sectors ➡️ bit.ly/470zwWn

We have some exciting events happening and deadlines to apply are quickly approaching 🗓️ From an Erasmus+ Sports Info session to an Application Clinic for ESC and Youth Participation Projects, we've got you covered! Register here: bit.ly/3Z5mTYa

👗An Irish person consumes 53kg of new textiles per year - double the EU average. To celebrate September Fashion Week, our newest Just the Facts looks at the European Fashion Industry and EU efforts to increase sustainability standards. 🔗 bit.ly/EMIJTF02Sept24

Big news! We have just launched our Euroscola 2024 competition for secondary school students. Get working on your ideas of what the EU could do to tackle digital addiction. Deadline for entries: 18 October 2024. More details → europa.eu/!pjVvc4 #Euroscola

Interested in joining the EU Just Transition Fund in Ireland Managing Authority team within Eastern & Midland RA ? Now hiring a senior staff officer to come work with us Application closing date 5pm 27th September Find all details and how to apply: emra.ie/careers/

Soil is a living, non-renewable natural resource, crucial #ForOurPlanet and our lives #DYK soil 🌱stores the most carbon 🌱hosts 25%+ of biodiversity 🌱provides 95-99% of food for 8 billion people Read our proposed #EUSoil Monitoring Law to #SaveSoil 👉 europa.eu/!BFpxGK

Mark your calendars! 🗓 From 14th to 19th October, it’s time to celebrate the impact of Erasmus+ across Europe and beyond with #ErasmusDays.

🌍 Europe Direct Portlaoise is excited to host a series of amazing sustainability workshops! From fairy villages to sustainable fashion, there's something for everyone. Learn more & register here tinyurl.com/yc4v83yp #EuropeDirectPortlaoise #Sustainability #SustainableLiving

Ireland 🇮🇪 recorded a 1.1% rise in #employment in Q2 2024 compared to Q1 2024, the joint highest rise in the EU (with Lithuania 🇱🇹) 👇

There is a deadline approaching! Anyone wishing to apply for Erasmus+ (KA1 & KA2) or ESC funding MUST have their applications in by 1st October 2024. Apply now ➡️ webgate.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-esc/in… #Erasmus #ErasmusPlus #ESC

Join us at Portlaoise Library for a magical workshop with sustainability expert Aoife Munn! Kids (5+) create a fairy/elf village using recycled materials. 📍Portlaoise Library 🗓10th Oct, 2024 ⏱4pm 🔗Register: tinyurl.com/bdhvjv3t

Join us for a series of free sustainable living workshops in Portlaoise library. Full details & booking information can be found here 👉 tinyurl.com/58jw47e9 EU Commission in Ireland

Back to School with Erasmus+ From mid-September to mid-November, the Erasmus+ Back to School campaign will highlight the amazing opportunities of the #ErasmusPlus programme. We’ll also debunk common myths – Erasmus+ is for everyone! #ErasmusPlus

Congratulations to the 3 Irish 🇮🇪 winners of the European Innovative Teaching Award 2024 👏👏 🔹Scoil Phadraig, Portalington (primary education) 🔹Our Lady's College, Galway (secondary) 🔹 Erasmus Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education, Dundalk (vocational) 👇 Department of Education

Michael McGrath will be Commissioner for Democracy, Justice & the Rule of Law. I have entrusted him with the responsibility to take forward the European Democracy Shield. He will also lead our work on the rule of law, anti-corruption & consumer protection: Ursula von der Leyen

🗣️Calling all secondary school students! 🤳Enter our competition and be in with a chance to represent Ireland at Euroscola in Strasbourg. 👉Submit your video until 18 October: europa.eu/!pjVvc4 #Euroscola

Just one week left to apply for Erasmus+ and ESC! ⏰ Prepare your applications by 1st October! Learn more ➡ webgate.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-esc/in… #Erasmus #ErasmusFunding #ErasmusPlus

Thurs 26th Sept is European Day of Language. Get started on learning a language today with hundreds of languages available including languages found throughout Europe, check out Transparent Languages at tinyurl.com/3snb4emx #europedirectportlaoise #EuropeanDayofLanguages

There is just one week left to register your school for the Blue Star Programme 2024/2025! Details are here 👇👇👇

📢Europe Direct Portlaoise is hosting its annual Soapbox Competition on Nov 12 @ 6pm in Portlaoise Library Topic: "A.I. is NOT a THREAT to humanity." Two age categories 16 & under, 17+ Winners go to the national final in Dublin! Register by Oct 25 at [email protected]