Welcome to the official blog of the "LevelUP: Growing Youth Potential" youth project. This project is funded with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
joi, 18 decembrie 2025
Czech Republic - Online Dissemination
miercuri, 17 decembrie 2025
Romania R4W Online Dissemination
Another amazing experience in Vatra Dornei with our beautiful facilitators @akittaqi & @lexilexionescu and with our participants from 🇨🇿🇱🇹🇮🇹🇬🇷🇭🇺🇷🇴🇵🇱.
Romania R4W Offline Dissemination
1st Offline Dissemination Event
Two members of the Romanian team, Adriana and Minodora, organized an offline dissemination activity by presenting the Youth Exchange to people from their local organization in Șimnicu de Sus, Dolj.
The presentation took place on 13 November 2025 and gathered 20 volunteers aged between 16 and 20 years old.
They presented the main elements of the youth exchange “Level UP: Ready 4 Work”, including its objectives, location, dates, and participating countries. The project took place in Vatra Dornei, Romania, between 23 October and 2 November 2025, and involved young people and group leaders from seven European countries within the Erasmus+ programme.
They briefly explained that the exchange focused on developing key employability skills through non-formal education activities and intercultural learning. The presentation concluded with a short visual overview of the project, highlighting teamwork and the learning atmosphere, which generated strong interest and questions from the audience about Erasmus+ opportunities and international youth exchanges.
2nd Offline Dissemination Event
Olivia, one of our participants, gave a presentation on 8 November 2025 at a youth center, where she gathered 20 students.
The dissemination session effectively presented the key messages and results of the “Level UP: Ready 4 Work” youth exchange to a young audience. The presenter introduced the Erasmus+ programme and shared her project experience, generating interest among students who had not previously participated in international mobility activities.
The audience responded particularly well to concrete examples and visual materials, such as photos and short videos, which illustrated teamwork, learning moments, and the overall atmosphere of the exchange. This approach made the presentation clear, engaging, and easy to relate to.
Following the session, several students expressed interest in learning more about Erasmus+ opportunities and youth exchanges. The activity successfully promoted non-formal education and intercultural learning, encouraging young people to explore similar international experiences in the future.
marți, 16 decembrie 2025
Romania - Offline Dissemination
vineri, 12 decembrie 2025
Czech Republic - Offline Dissemination
As for the Czech team, two members, Lukáš and Matýáš, organised an offline dissemination session in the place of our local school to present the outcomes of the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange LevelUP: Rural Youth in Action. The aim was to share our experience with rural entrepreneurship, explain how the project worked, and motivate other students to join similar activities. We began by introducing the project’s basic information: the hosting organisation in Romania, the participating countries, the dates, and the main goals. We also briefly explained the preparations before departure, such as arranging travel and communication with the organisers, so the audience could understand what is needed to take part in an Erasmus+ exchange. During the presentation, we described the main activities of the programme. We talked about the workshops on rural entrepreneurship, teamwork tasks, and the process of creating small start-up ideas. We also shared our experience from the local visit to the fish farm and the cultural evenings, which allowed us to learn about the traditions and food of other countries. To make the session more engaging, we used photos from each day and explained what we learned from the different activities. At the end, we summarised the skills we gained, such as teamwork, communication in international groups, and a better understanding of rural challenges across Europe. The audience asked questions about the Erasmus+ programme and the daily life during the exchange. The activity successfully promoted Erasmus+ opportunities and showed how non-formal learning and international cooperation can provide valuable experience and inspiration for young people.
The dissemination activity provided a valuable opportunity not only to present our experience but also to reflect on what we learned during the Youth Exchange. Our 8 friends showed genuine interest and asked several questions about how Erasmus+ projects work, where to find open calls, and what the application process looks like. It was clear that many of them had never considered joining an international exchange before, and our stories helped them see these opportunities as accessible and realistic. Although we originally planned to use a classroom with a projector or board, the space was unavailable at the last moment. We adapted quickly by moving to a shared area and presenting everything on a laptop. Despite the more informal setup, the session went smoothly. The smaller space made the discussion more personal, and participants were comfortable asking questions, sharing opinions, and talking with us about what it is like to work in international groups. Students especially appreciated the photos, short videos, and authentic stories from the exchange, which made the presentation more engaging. These materials helped us show what non-formal learning looks like in practice — teamwork, cultural evenings, field visits, and creative workshops. The audience responded positively to this real, visual side of the project. Overall, the activity successfully promoted Erasmus+ opportunities. It helped us strengthen our own presentation skills, reflect on the insights gained during the project, and inspire others to participate in youth exchanges. The materials used included a selection of photos from each day of the exchange, our personal notebook, and information about Erasmus+ opportunities that we learned on the youth exchange and were available online.
The offline dissemination activity was made with the sending NGO support.
joi, 11 decembrie 2025
Romania - Online Dissemination
joi, 4 decembrie 2025
Poland R4W Offline Dissemination
As part of the offline dissemination of the project “Level Up – Ready for Work”, I conducted a presentation and interactive workshop for 8th-grade students in a local primary school.
The goal of this activity was to share the knowledge, skills, and insights gained during the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange, raise awareness about European opportunities for young people, and inspire students to participate in international mobility projects in the future.
During the session, I introduced the students to the Erasmus+ programme, explained the differences between Erasmus and Erasmus+, and presented various types of mobility opportunities available for young people, including Youth Exchanges, Training Courses, the European Solidarity Corps and DiscoverEU. We discussed how these programmes support personal development, intercultural learning, language skills, teamwork and creativity. I also shared my personal experiences from the youth exchange in Vatra Dornei (Romania), describing the workshops, group activities, cultural evenings, and the main outcomes of our project focused on youth unemployment in Europe.
As part of the workshop activity, the students participated in a creative task involving designing their own coat of arms (herb) that represented teamwork, values and skills they consider important for young people entering the future job market. This method encouraged active participation, imagination and reflection on their strengths. We then discussed the meaning behind each symbol and what competencies they believe will be useful for their future.
The results of the activity included increased awareness of Erasmus+ opportunities among the students, their active engagement in discussions about skills and future careers, and a better understanding of how international projects can support their growth. Many students expressed interest in taking part in Youth Exchanges once they turn 13 or 14, which shows the positive impact of this dissemination activity.
The dissemination activity allowed me not only to share the results of the Erasmus+ project “Level Up – Ready for Work”, but also to reflect on the impact that international mobility can have on young people’s confidence, motivation and future choices. One of the most important insights was observing how students reacted to real stories from the youth exchange. They were surprised to learn that Erasmus+ opportunities exist not only for university students, but also for teenagers their age. This demonstrated how essential it is to raise awareness about such programmes early, so young people can plan ahead and feel encouraged to participate once they reach the eligible age.
Another conclusion was that interactive, creative methods – such as the workshop involving the design of a personal or group coat of arms – significantly increased engagement. Students became more open, expressive and reflective when they could visually represent their values, skills and aspirations. This activity also helped them understand the relevance of soft skills such as teamwork, communication, intercultural openness and responsibility, which were central topics of our project in Romania. It confirmed that experiential learning is highly effective for this age group.
The session also helped me strengthen my own presentation and facilitation skills. I learned how to adapt complex topics to a younger audience and how to combine information with practical exercises. Many students expressed curiosity about mobility programmes, asked detailed questions about travel, language requirements and project themes, and several said they would like to join a Youth Exchange in the future. This feedback proved that the dissemination not only informed, but also inspired and empowered.
miercuri, 3 decembrie 2025
Poland R4W Online Dissemination
Lithuania R4W Online Dissemination
Dalinamės Danielės atsiliepimu apie Jaunimo Mainus "LevelUP:Ready4Work" vykusių Vatra Dornei miestelyje, Rumunijoje, Spalio 23 - Lapkričio 2 dienomis! 🇷🇴
Labiausiai įsiminė kultūriniai vakarai, ypač pačių lietuvių pristatymas (nes mūsų grupėje turėjome labai unikalių žmonių 😉, kurie moka visus pralinksminti). Taip pat įstrigo atsisveikinimas oro uoste, nes per tokį trumpą laiką susidraugavę, turėjome staiga išsiskirti.Dalyvauti verta dėl to, kad supranti, jog esi unikalus ir vertingas. Per šiuos projektus atsiskleidžia tavo gabumai, talentai - tu esi pastebėtas, įvertintas. Aš pati netikėjau, kad turiu gražų balsą, kol visi atvirai to nepripažino. Ir tai, kad esi kitoks, jaunimą kaip tik žavi.
Naudingos informacijos buvo daug. Ir tai, kad buvau darbo srityje visiškai nepatyrusi, turėjo tam tikros įtakos. Dabar jau maždaug galiu įsivaizduoti, kaip vyksta interviu, kaip parašyti puikų CV, kokių sugebėjimų reikalaujama.
Su kolegomis iš pradžių buvo nejauku, kol išmokome vienas kito vardus. Tačiau po 4-5 dienų taip sulipome krūvon, kad mus išskirti galėjo tiktai kelionė namo. Ir tai pro ašaras. Aš pati suradau keletą tikrų draugų, kurių dabar labai ilgiuosi (jei pasitaikys proga, šausiu tiesiai pas juos). Šiaip ar taip, mane nustebino, kokie visi buvo malonūs ir žingeidūs. Mes dalinomės patirtimis, įspūdžiais, jausenomis. Visus sujungė anglų kalba, gestai, o jei ir taip nesusikalbėdavome, būdavo dar linksmiau.
Niekada nesigailėsiu, kad vykau į šį projektą, kad ir kiek baimių iki tol turėjau. - TAVO Europa (Instagram)
Day 9 of LevelUp: Create Your Own Path
Day 9 felt a little bit strange from the beginning. But beautiful nonetheless. Everyone knew it was the last full day together, so there was...
-
The “Initiative Sociale” Association announces the start of the international youth mobility project “LevelUp: Create Your Own Path”, orga...
-
Day 9 felt a little bit strange from the beginning. But beautiful nonetheless. Everyone knew it was the last full day together, so there was...
-
For this Erasmus+ Youth Exchange, the italian team chose to carry out their online dissemination on LinkedIn. Each member shared visually su...





.png)




