Call window open PEO STEP-VET — on-the-job vocational training for students in vocational and technical education, in critical technologies (action 12.a.1)
PEO 2021-2027 competitive call (priority P12, action 12.a.1) for on-the-job vocational training of students in vocational, technical, dual and post-secondary education, in STEP critical technologies. Submission in MySMIS2021.
- Who can apply
- Secondary, vocational and post-secondary education institutions (ISCED 03 and 04), subordinate structures or…
- Submission period
- 29 October 2026, 16:00 – 31 December 2026, 16:00
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Who can apply
Secondary, vocational and post-secondary education institutions (ISCED 03 and 04), structures subordinate to or coordinated by the Ministry of Education, and public or private practice partners.
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Frequently asked questions
When can projects be submitted in the PEO STEP-VET call?
The call opens on 29 October 2026, at 16:00, and closes on 31 December 2026, at 16:00. Projects are submitted in the MySMIS2021 system.
Which European programme funds STEP-VET?
The call is funded through the Education and Employment Programme 2021-2027, priority P12 (developing young people's potential through STEP technologies), action 12.a.1. The Managing Authority is part of the Ministry of Investments and European Projects.
Who can apply in the STEP-VET call?
Eligible beneficiaries are secondary, vocational and post-secondary education institutions (ISCED 03 and 04), structures or agencies subordinate to or coordinated by the Ministry of Education, and public or private practice partners. The exact conditions are in the applicant's guide.
What does action 12.a.1 aim to achieve?
It aims to address the shortage of labour and essential skills for quality jobs for young people in strategic technology sectors. In this call, the target group is students in vocational and technical education, including dual and post-secondary education.
Where can I find the applicant's guide for STEP-VET?
The guide is attached to the official announcement on oportunitati-ue.gov.ro, in a 1.52 MB ZIP package hosted on mfe.gov.ro. The budget, the value per project and the eligible activities should be checked in the guide.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
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