European Year of Youth 2022
Visit the official European Year of Youth 2022 website for updates on how you can get involved.
Erasmus+ 2021-2027
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It provides funding and support for organisations to carry out projects that match its objectives, and that encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning.
Erasmus+ Opportunities for Youth Workers, Organisations and Young People
Youth workers and young people can travel to another country for training or exchange. This is a 'Mobility Project', part of Erasmus+ Key Action 1. Youth organisations can collaborate with other relevant organisations to achieve a shared goal or share good practices. These are 'Cooperation Partnerships', part of Erasmus+ Key Action 2. Youth workers, Youth managers and others involved in youth work can take part in short Training courses and Cooperation Activities, both in Ireland and in other countries. Many are open to newcomers, so you do not need to be part of an existing Erasmus+ project.
European Solidarity Corps
Young people aged 18 to 30 can volunteer in projects that meet community needs, or set up their own ‘Solidarity’ project to address an issue they are concerned about. Youth organisations can send or receive volunteers as part of the programme.
YouthWork and You
This instruction module for youth workers and youth organisations is part of the youthworkandyou.org project, a collaboration between Léargas, NYCI and Maynooth University. It is designed to enhance understanding of international youth work in the context of European programmes. It explores what is meant by international youth work and its impact on youth workers, organisations and young people.
Youth Wiki
Youth Wiki presents accessible, clear information on Youth policies in Ireland and Europe.
Languages
Youth initiatives that teach or celebrate languages in innovative ways can apply for the European Language Label award. Youth organisations can hold events to celebrate the European Day of Languages on 26 September.
Next Steps
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Upcoming Events in Youth
Be the Spark 2023
Our ‘Be the Spark’ Training is for young people (aged 18-30) who want to take action on issues in their local or wider community.
ECML Workshop: Young children’s language learning pathways – Making early language learning visible
Interested in learning more about language learning pathways in children? If so, find out more about this ECML workshop taking place in Graz, Austria in March 2023!
VET Application Clinic
Join us for an Application Clinic for Erasmus+ Vocational Education and Training applications under the 23 February 2023 deadline.
Erasmus+ KA2 Small-Scale Partnerships – Project Development Workshop
This workshop is aimed at organisations wishing to submit a funding application under Erasmus+ KA2 Small-Scale Partnerships.
Adult Education Key Action 1 Application Support – Drop In
Chat with Léargas staff about your Key Action 1 application and your project idea before you press SUBMIT.
“Digital Youth Work – State of Play – Moving Forward” Seminar
Interested in joining us in Dun Laoghaire in March for an international conference on Digital Youth Work? Sign up by 25 January!
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