Erasmus+ Training Program in Italy 2027 to Develop Leadership and Youth Project Management Skills

The Italian National Agency for Erasmus+ has announced the opening of applications for the international training program TIC TAC – Training Course & Partnership Building Activity: Mobility of Youth Workers, which will take place in Rome, Italy, from January 25 to 31, 2027.

The program aims to develop the skills of youth workers and youth leaders in planning and managing international mobility projects under Erasmus+ Youth, with a focus on building partnerships between European youth organizations and institutions from partner countries, as well as improving the quality of international projects.

The training combines interactive workshops, strategic planning, and practical activities. It provides participants with opportunities to network with representatives of youth organizations from different countries and develop ideas for future projects under KA153 – Mobility of Youth Workers.

Training Topics

1. Introduction to Erasmus+ Youth: Understanding the opportunities available to youth workers and how to benefit from them.

2. Managing Youth Worker Mobility Projects: Learning about the requirements of international projects under KA153.

3. Long-Term Strategic Planning: Aligning international projects with the objectives of youth organizations.

4. Project Design: Developing project ideas and understanding the stages of the project lifecycle.

5. Building International Partnerships: Collaborating with youth organizations from different countries.

6. Quality of Youth Projects: Improving project planning, implementation, and evaluation methods.

7. Youth Participation and Active Citizenship: Integrating these principles into the design of international activities.

• Accommodation costs fully covered throughout the training period by the Italian National Agency.

• Free meals provided during the training program.

• Possibility of travel expense reimbursement, subject to approval by the National Agency or the SALTO Resource Centre responsible for the participant's country.

• Participate in a specialized international training program focused on planning and managing Erasmus+ youth projects.

• Develop strategic planning and international project development skills.

• Learn how to design youth worker mobility projects under KA153.

• Strengthen partnership-building and international cooperation skills among youth organizations.

• Exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices with youth workers from different countries.

• Learn how to integrate youth participation and active citizenship into international project design.

• Gain practical experience in developing an international project idea within a multinational team.

• Expand professional networks with European youth institutions and organizations.

• Receive a Youthpass certificate documenting the skills and competencies acquired during the training.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be youth workers, trainers, youth leaders, or youth project managers.

• Have previous experience participating in at least one international activity, not necessarily under Erasmus+.

• Be interested in using Erasmus+ Youth to establish new international partnerships or develop existing ones.

• Demonstrate a willingness to improve the quality of the international projects they are involved in.

• Have the support of a youth organization to participate in the training and be able to implement international mobility projects through that organization.

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Have a good command of English to communicate and actively participate in group activities.

• Be willing to engage in planning, collaboration, and project development activities throughout the program.