Erasmus+ & MBC

Erasmus+ and Moate Business College

The Erasmus+ programme is designed to foster a skilled and dynamic workforce within the European Union. It allows students in vocational education and training to undertake temporary transnational training/work placements over a 3 week period. 

The demand for Erasmus+ projects has increased in Moate Business College over the last few years with students benefiting from placements in Romania, Spain and Lithuania. 

Moate Business College is committed to providing high-quality vocational education and training (VET) opportunities to students and staff through the Erasmus+ KA121 VET programme.

As an accredited institution, awarded an Excellence Label, we recognise the importance of international mobility and cooperation in enhancing skills, employability, and personal/professional development.

Some Important things to know about the Erasmus+ Project in Moate Business College:

  • Three weeks in a European country
  • Flights, accommodation and insurance are funded under the project
  • Organised Accommodation
  • Organised Work Placements
  • Back-up support from college and host countries
  • Preparatory language and cultural lessons in MBC before you travel

Benefits of Partaking in the Mobility Experience at Moate Business College:

  • Relevant Work Placements
  • Work Placements can be used as part of the QQI Work Experience module
  • Living in a European Country for three weeks
  • Personal and professional development
  • Meeting new people and developing cultural awareness
  • Sight-seeing in a new country
  • European Funding
  • Europass Certification

A Student’s Experience

Terry Mc Gowan, Advanced Business with IT – Level 6 – Erasmus+ March 2026

“My Erasmus+ trip to Malaga brought a larger sense of independence and taught me valuable time management skills. Since arriving back home I have noticed improvements in my confidence and communication skills. With regards to career development, I feel I have expanded my knowledge in design skills. During my work placement I quickly learned the importance of working as a team and adequately delegating tasks to colleagues to create a more productive workflow for all!”

Co Funded by EU