In a fast–paced and ever–evolving world where new technologies are constantly emerging, staying updated with current trends and developments has become a must.  This is becoming even more crucial at the workplace where such technological and societal change is propelling workers in all sectors to continue educating and training themselves in their respective field.  Therefore, education and training doesn’t stop at school or university. 

From a societal context, having a trained workforce that can keep up with new developments is beneficial not only for the workers themselves, but it also ensures a thriving, adaptable and competitive economy.   

The EU recognises the important role education and training plays in this respect, proof of this are the funds and policy-coordination the EU dedicates to the field of education. EU funding programmes such as Erasmus+ not only support young students who are still studying but also promotes adult learning, be it to acquire new or enhancing existing skills which will be beneficial to the current labour market. In fact, the aim of Erasmus+ is to contribute to the EU’s strategy for further economic growth, jobs as well as bridging the gap of social inequalities across all Member States.  for the EU is also doing much more than funding education-related projects like, for instance, creating a system where training and education credentials obtained in one Member State can easily be recognised in another. In this way there is facilitation and ease of access to education which in return ensures that the average worker is kept informed and equipping the worker with knowledge and skills in new, changing and dynamic work environments.