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.
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Upcoming Events in Youth
Spanish Speaking eTwinning Seminar in Spain
The aim of this eTwinning seminar is to connect Spanish speaking language teachers around Europe to create projects, share good practices, useful resources and materials.
“All Aboard” European Year of Youth Event on a real-life train
Young people aged 16-20 are invited to join us on a train from Dublin to Ballinasloe to learn all about European opportunities! Takes place 30 September!
Supporting home languages and the languages of schooling with Erasmus+
“Supporting home languages and the languages of schooling with Erasmus+” is a thematic seminar that will address such issues as literacy development, overall student wellbeing and motivation to engage in the learning process.
Connecting with Schools Across Europe: eTwinning and Erasmus+ Contact Making Seminar
If you are new to Erasmus + school programmes, looking for partners or are curious about how to work with other European schools, this contact making seminar is for you.
Principles & Practices of Youth Work
This is a training course for people working with young people to improve their skills and competencies when working with this target group.
Strategic Engagement in European Programmes
This workshop looks at how international youth work can compliment/ enhance the regular work of youth organisations work with young people.
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