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select a section askcab your life your money resources EC programmes relevant to young people There are lots of European Commission funding programmes targeting different groups of people throughout Europe. It's not always immediately clear what each programme is about because they are given names like Leonardo and Copernicus or acronyms like Peco and Biomed. The funds are usually given for a limited number of years but it is possible to apply again. Most European Commission programmes aimed at young people such as Socrates and Leonardo (details below) cannot be applied for by an individual. Instead an institution such as a school, college or regional organisation applies. However it could be young people that make the application, or contribute to it, on behalf of the organisation. Second generation programmes Following the success of the programmes detailed below, the European Union and member states are in the process of finalising the details of three successor programmes. The new initiatives will build on the strengths of the original schemes and will take into account feedback received from participants. The new programmes will run for a 7 year period from 2000-2006. Young people are now able to take part in 'joint actions' - some of the parts of Leonardo and Socrates for example. Leonardo Leonardo aims to improve the quality of vocational training throughout the European Union by supporting the exchange of young trainees, workers undergraduates and graduates. It includes parts of the old programmes known as Petra, Force, Comett and Eurotechnet. Socrates The main aim of this programme is to give as many young people as possible a European dimension to their studies and preparation for work. The programme is divided into three sections: Erasmus (which mostly relates to higher education); Comenius (relates to school education); and, Horizontal Measures (relates to various types of education). Applications for the Socrates programme can come from secondary schools, higher education and teacher training colleges. To participate in this scheme you should contact the international department of your university or college for further details. Alternatively you can get more information from the Central Bureau: Youth for Europe III - aims to promote the mobility of young people aged between 15 and 25 outside formal education. At least one third of the budget will be used for disadvantaged young people. This means young people experiencing particular difficulties due to cultural, social, physical, mental or geographical factors. Helios II - is the second programme to support people with disabilities within the European Union. Its aims are to ensure that disability is not a hindrance to participation in society, whether in education, in employment or culturally. HandyNet - is a computer information system giving practical information on a variety of technical aids available to people with disabilities. This includes details of equipment manufacturers and distributors in Europe. For more information about these schemes ask at school, college or Uni.

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