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In June, the "Youu(th) in the Labour Market" Youth Exchange took place in the village of Predeal, in Romania, aiming to enhance the methodology of youth empowerment and soft skills in order to present themselves in the labour market.

The goals of the program are for individuals to:

• raise awareness among participants about the importance of the youth labour market

• support young people to acquire and develop abilities, skills and knowledge that aim at their personal and professional development

• encourage and develop solidarity and tolerance among young participants in order to facilitate social cohesion.

See below how the participants from Greece describe their experience:

"Despite the fact that I met so many people with so good hearts, that helped me and supported me throughout the whole experience, I also improved my soft skills and for me this is one of the main reasons that Erasmus programs are worth it. The way I could suddenly talk in front of 50 people and especially in another language of mine, the way we all cooperated and exchanged our thoughts, the fact that all thoughts mattered to everyone and we all felt a team and equal to each other." - Vicky

"Throughout this project i gained so much knowledge and developed skills that helped me grow both professionally and personally, each day was a challenge for me. All the tasks and activities we had to complete were meant to enhance our way of thinking and influence our perspectives."- Chara

"I discovered different cultures, interests and created strong friendships that will forever have a special place in my heart. It was definitely a life-changing journey!" - Elena

"This project has been a transformative experience, providing me with a wealth of knowledge and the opportunity to develop both profession"- Jason

Below you can read the Press Release of the project:

Completion of Project ID No. 2023-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000131090, within the Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of youth ID No. 2022-1-RO01-KA150-YOU-000110034.

With the success recorded during the period of November 9-19, 2023, in the activity titled “InnoVenture: Youth in Business” and June 6-16, 2024, in the activity titled “InnoVenture: You(th) on the Labour Market,” the two international youth exchange mobilities organized within the Erasmus+ program have officially concluded their activities.  

These were organized within the project No. 2023-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000131090 (Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of youth ID No. 2022-1-RO01-KA150-YOU-000110034). 

The mobilities took place in the mountain resort of Predeal, bringing together a total of 90 young participants and 17 group leaders from Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey as direct beneficiaries of the implemented activities. 

The first main activity of the project, the youth exchange “InnoVenture: Youth in Business,” was implemented during November 9-19, 2023, and aimed primarily at developing entrepreneurial spirit and increasing the level of skills, knowledge, and competencies in the field of entrepreneurship for young people aged 18 to 30.  

During this youth exchange, 45 young participants guided by 8 group leaders and 2 facilitators from the participating countries underwent an intensive program of non-formal activities that included intercultural dialogue, cultural exchanges, and various educational methods designed to stimulate initiative and entrepreneurship among young people (writing business plans, creating business promotion videos, etc.).  

For more details about this youth mobility and the activities carried out, we invite you to visit its blog: InnoVenture: https://innoventure-yib.blogspot.com/.   

The second main activity of the project, the youth exchange “InnoVenture: You(th) on the Labour Market,” was implemented during June 6-16, 2024, and aimed primarily at improving the level of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become active in the labor market. The 45 young participants, guided by 9 group leaders and 2 facilitators, had the opportunity to share their experiences, learn, and collaborate to find solutions that facilitate the integration of young people into the labor market. The youth exchange encouraged the development of transversal skills necessary for employment and emphasized the importance of the role of young people in shaping the future European society.  

To stay updated on what happened during the mobility, you can access its blog: InnoVenture: https://innoventure-labour-market.blogspot.com/. 

The entire project promoted solidarity, tolerance, and social inclusion through cultural and nondiscriminatory activities, contributing to social cohesion at the European Union level. Additionally, the project facilitated the strengthening of strategic partnerships between the promoters of these youth exchanges, laying the foundation for future fruitful collaborations.  

The closure of this project marks an important stage in the personal and professional development of the young participants, who are now better prepared to contribute to the European economy and society. 

We thank all participants, partners, and stakeholders for their involvement and dedication, which made the success of this project possible!  

Furthermore, to learn more about the activities carried out by the Social Initiatives Association, you can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InitiativeSocialeAssociation and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/initiative.sociale/. 

The program is co-funded by the European Union.

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