European Union programmes
Lifelong Learning Programme LLP
CIMO is in charge of the administration and implementation of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) in Finland. The programme covers the whole spectrum of education, targeting pupils and students; teachers, trainers and other teaching staff; as well as organisations and other bodies involved in education and training.
The Lifelong Learning Programme comprises four sub-programmes: Comenius for schools, Leonardo da Vinci for vocational education and training, Erasmus for higher education, and Grundtvig for adult education. A ‘transversal’ part of the programme relates to areas (such as language learning) that are relevant to all levels of education, and Jean Monnet actions stimulate teaching and research projects on European integration.
As the national agency of the LLP, CIMO gives information on the programme, provides assistance with application, manages the selection of projects, supports and monitors their implementation and gives out information on the results of the programme.
If you are interested in taking part in the Lifelong Learning Programme, please contact the national agency in your own country.
CIMO is also the national Euroguidance centre in Finland, funded through the Lifelong Learning Programme. The Euroguidance network links together the careers guidance systems in Europe.
Youth in Action Programme
CIMO is responsible for the implementation of European Union’s Youth in Action programme in Finland. In this programme, 13–30-year-olds can, for example, volunteer abroad, meet with young people from different countries and exchange ideas and practices with them. Youth in Action also provides international opportunities for youth workers, youth associations and other organisations.
As the national agency of Youth in Action, CIMO gives information on the programme, provides assistance with application, manages the selection of projects, supports and monitors their implementation and gives out information on the results of the programme.
If you are interested in participating in the Youth in Action programme, please contact the national agency in your own country.
CIMO is also the national coordinator for the Eurodesk information network in Finland, funded through the Youth in Action programme.
Culture Programme
CIMO is the cultural contact point for the European Union’s Culture Programme in Finland, responsible for providing information about the programme and the funding possibilities available. The programme supports European cultural and arts projects, translation of literature, European competitions, and, for example, the European Capitals of Culture.
Europe for Citizens Programme
CIMO is responsible for providing information about the Europe for Citizens programme. The programme seeks to promote dialogue and active participation among European citizens and to strengthen a sense of European identity.