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Europe Goes Local: Using Erasmus+ KA153 Mobility Projects to Strengthen Local Youth Work

Serbia, Belgrade, December 8 - December 10, 2026
European level activity

The training course is part of Europe Goes Local and aims to support youth workers in developing project applications for Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers (KA153) projects.

Overall aim of the training course:

In line with EGL goals, the training course aims to support youth workers from rural and remote areas n developing project applications for Mobility of Youth Workers (KA153) projects that are relevant for needs identified at local and municipal level, to learn more about their implementation, and to encourage networking and cooperation among municipalities.

Specific objectives:

During the training course, the participants will:

Profile of participants:

The training course is designed for both municipal staff responsible for or involved in the youth sector and youth workers from non-governmental organisations and institutions. We particularly encourage applications from participants working in remote and less accessible areas and those with fewer opportunities. The training course primarily targets participants from EGL countries.


Why using Mobility of Youth Workers (KA153) Erasmus projects framework?

This is an action type that supports the professional development of youth workers and thereby the development of quality youth work at local, regional, national, European and international level;

They can influence local youth work practices and contribute to capacity building for quality youth work of the participants and their organisation/institution i.e. making impact on regular work with young people;

They provide non-formal and informal learning opportunities contributing to high-quality individual practice, as well as to the evolution of youth work organisations and systems;

They create a community of youth workers that can support the quality of projects and activities for young people in EU programmes and beyond.

Apply by 11 October here.