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
Upcoming Léargas Events
Find upcoming national events and training opportunities organised by Léargas. Apply for national information sessions, application workshops and more!
International TCAs and NETs
Find international opportunities currently available to Irish participants interested in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Apply for international training courses, partner finding seminars and more!
Soap Box – European Solidarity Corps
The demand for sending organisations has increased in the National context. New sending organisations have begun to emerge. The purpose of this conference is to explore the good the bad and ugly of sending activities. Share best practice and peer learning.
Erasmus+ Adult Education – International Opportunities for Adult Learners
This workshop will explain what is possible under Erasmus+ Adult Education for individuals and groups of adult learners. It takes place online at 10:00am on 22 July!
MOOC on the European Solidarity Corps
Find out all about the European Solidarity Corps in our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) taking place from 30 May – 27 June online! Learn at your own pace and get recognition through Youthpass! Enroll now!
EPV Blended Summer Course for Teachers: ‘Connecting Schools across Europe’: eTwinning and Erasmus+
“Connecting Schools across Europe” is an EPV blended summer course for teachers taking place from 4-8 July in person in Dublin 04-05 July and through Moodle from 06-08 July.
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