Creating meaningful youth spaces today means much more than organising activities. Young people need environments where they feel they belong, think critically and are empowered to take an active role in their communities. 

This raises an important question: how can youth workers intentionally design learning experiences that truly connect, inform and empower?

"Creating Youth Spaces that Connect, Inform & Empower" is a 7-day Erasmus+ training course bringing together 22 youth workers from EU Member States and Associated Countries to the Programme to strengthen their competences in designing inclusive learning environments, facilitating meaningful learning and empowering young people through participatory non-formal education.

Participants will explore innovative facilitation methods, exchange good practices, test and refine learning activities, and reflect on their application in diverse youth work contexts. Through practical workshops, experiential learning and peer exchange, they will gain practical tools they can immediately apply in their daily youth work.

Their contributions and experiences will also enrich a practical youth work resource, supporting quality learning experiences and the transfer of innovative non-formal education approaches beyond the training course. 

Because every great learning experience starts with the space we create for young people.

We are looking for motivated youth workers, trainers, facilitators, youth leaders, volunteers and project coordinators from European Union Member States and countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme who are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for young people.

Whether you are an experienced youth worker or just starting your journey in youth work, this training course is for you. If you want to strengthen your facilitation competences, explore innovative non-formal education approaches, and learn how to intentionally design learning environments that connect, inform and empower young people, we would love to receive your application.

Who can apply?

• Resident or citizen of a European Union Member State or a country associated with the Erasmus+ Programme

• 18+ years old

• Actively involved, or motivated to become involved, in youth work, youth projects or youth organisations (as a volunteer, youth worker, trainer, facilitator or project coordinator)

• Interested in improving the quality of non-formal education and youth participation

• Motivated to design inclusive, meaningful and participatory learning experiences

• Open to learning new facilitation methods and exchanging good practices with other youth workers

• Open-minded, proactive and ready to actively participate in workshops, group work and discussions

• Comfortable working in an international and intercultural environment

• Available for the full duration of the training course

• Committed to applying the acquired competences in future youth work activities and sharing the learning within their organisation or local community

The training will take place in Grenoble, France—a vibrant city known as the Capital of the French Alps. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes and rich in green spaces, Grenoble offers a unique blend of nature, culture and innovation. 

Home to one of France's largest student communities, the city has a dynamic international atmosphere and is renowned for its sustainable lifestyle, outdoor activities and spectacular panoramic views from the iconic Bastille overlooking the city. 

It provides the perfect setting for learning, reflection, intercultural exchange and unforgettable experiences beyond the training sessions. 

Participants will be accommodated in the heart of the city, in shared rented apartments (2-3-4 persons per room),  separated by gender to ensure comfort and privacy.

All participants will be provided with three meals per day—breakfast, lunch and dinner—as well as coffee breaks twice a day.

IMPORTANT: Participants are kindly asked to indicate any dietary needs, allergies or food restrictions in the application form, so these can be taken into account in advance.

No participant can arrive later than the official arrival day or depart earlier than the official departure day. Skipping activity days is not tolerated.

We encourage participants to choose green means of transport whenever possible, such as trains, public transportation or contracted carpooling. Upon your selection, we will organize and arrange the most efficient route and means of travel to Grenoble, France. 

 In some cases the organizers might request a 50 EUR Deposit in order to prevent late cancellations or cover name of ticket changes if cancelled (The deposit will be returned at the latest on the last day of the activity).

The transport tickets will be purchased by the organization for the participants.
IMPORTANT: Please do NOT buy any tickets on your own without first consulting us, to avoid any risk of your travel expenses being ineligible for reimbursement.

Arrival in Grenoble:  26/09/2026
Departure from Grenoble: 04/10/2026

IMPORTANT: Most of the costs like travel, activities, materials, accommodation, and daily food, are covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Rest, such as insurance, travel upgrades such as priority, checked-in luggage, 1st class tickets, etc, are not covered. Please, remember, The EU does co-fund, not fully fund this event, therefore you must cover your additional expenses.

All the participants must have valid travel insurance for the whole project period, including the travel days. The insurance must cover the following: 

1. Third-party liability 

2. Lost or stolen baggage. 

3. Accident and serious illness. 

We cannot accept participants without private travel insurance. Supplementary, we also recommend that you get a European health insurance card. Your national health insurance provider issues this card. 

In the area, the average temperature in early spring is between 8°C and 20°C. Please check accuweather.com for more updated information about the weather. Casual, comfortable sportswear, slippers or sneakers for indoor and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. It may also rain throughout our stay, so please pack warm clothes, waterproof jackets, and shoes. 

Day 1 – Building the Learning Community

Arrival, getting to know each other, creating a psychologically safe learning environment, setting expectations and introducing the Connect–Inform–Empower journey.

Day 2 – Designing Youth Spaces that Connect

Exploring inclusive learning design, group dynamics and participation methods that foster trust, belonging and meaningful engagement among young people.

Day 3 – Facilitating Learning that Informs

Developing facilitation competences through Media and Information Literacy, dialogue facilitation, critical questioning and reflective learning methods.

Day 4 – Study Visit & Learning from Practice

Field visit exploring examples of youth participation and inclusion, followed by guided reflection and connecting local practices with participants' own youth work contexts.

Day 5 – Designing Learning that Empowers

Creating participatory learning experiences that promote youth leadership, shared ownership and community action through non-formal education.

Day 6 – From Ideas to Practice

Participant-led workshops, testing and refining facilitation methods, peer feedback, and contributing practical ideas and activities to the final youth work resource.

Day 7 – Looking Ahead

Reflection on the learning journey, Youthpass process, evaluation, dissemination planning and exploring opportunities for future cooperation and Erasmus+ partnerships.

In order to apply,  you have to create  an ASEY account, using  the link below.  If you already have an account  you  need to  log in  and complete the application form!
When you are creating the account and applying please carefully read the application form and note that:
1. We are not responsible for the wrong or incomplete data you introduce in the form.
2. Your data such as name, e-mail, and date of birth must be correct. Making mistakes will automatically translate into wrong information on your certificate received at the end of the project.
3. You must use no other e-mail address other than yours. Make sure you have access to it.
4. You have to specify to us if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan menu or have any allergies or intolerances - this cannot be changed during the project .