🌍📊 Erasmus+ Transnational Seminar in Italy 🇮🇹 Disseminating Impact Results of RAY COMP Research for Youth Work and Training Quality

About the Seminar
This Erasmus+ transnational seminar is organised by the Italian National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth in cooperation with the RAY Network. The event focuses on disseminating and comparing the results of the RAY COMP research, which examines competence development in youth work through Erasmus+ training activities. The seminar brings together youth workers, trainers, researchers and National Agency representatives to reflect on quality, learning contexts and impact at European level.

Background and Rationale
The seminar builds on national dissemination activities already carried out in Italy and responds to the shared interest in comparing RAY COMP findings across countries. It aims to go beyond information sharing by exploring effective dissemination practices, identifying common challenges, and supporting evidence-based improvement of youth work and training under the Erasmus+ Programme.

Aims of the Seminar
📊 Share and compare RAY COMP results at national and European level
🧠 Identify similarities and specific challenges in competence learning and development
📣 Explore effective dissemination practices at local, national and European levels
🤝 Gather feedback aligned with the real needs of youth workers
📈 Contribute recommendations for the next Erasmus+ Programme generation

Objectives
🎯 Provide space to compare research results and discuss divergences
🔍 Validate findings by exploring specific topics and perspectives in depth
🛠️ Identify practical actions to foster learning and impact locally
📢 Identify the most appropriate dissemination tools for research results

Methodology
The seminar follows a participatory methodology combining presentations, plenary discussions and small-group work. Participants will engage in reflection, peer exchange and collaborative exploration of dissemination strategies, ensuring both European-level learning and strengthened local impact.

Expected Results
📘 Increased understanding of learning contexts and actors involved in Erasmus+ training
🏗️ Insights into improving quality and impact at individual, organisational and community levels
📌 Evidence-based inputs and recommendations for future Erasmus+ training strategies

Target Group
👥 Youth workers and trainers who participated in RAY COMP
📚 Youth workers, trainers and Erasmus+ Youth beneficiaries focused on training design
🔬 Researchers involved in RAY COMP and European youth programmes
🏛️ National Agency staff acting as RAY coordinators or TCA officers
🤝 Coordinators of youth organisations and local community representatives

Dates and Venue
📅 30 March – 1 April 2026
📍 Rome, Italy
✈️ Arrival on 30 March
🏁 Departure on 1 April after lunch

Participants
👤 25 participants
👥 2–3 participants per target group or country

Working Language
🗣️ English

Organiser
🏛️ Italian National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps

Contact
📧 Adele Tinaburri – a.tinaburri@agenziagioventu.gov.it
📧 Adele Villani – a.villani@agenziagioventu.gov.it
📞 +39 338 4945200

Application Deadline
📅 22 February 2026

Selection Date
📅 27 February 2026

Training Overview
🔗 http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14379

Additional Resources
🔗 RAY COMP Project Overview: https://www.researchyouth.net/projects/comp/
🔗 Key Findings: https://www.researchyouth.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RAY-COMP_Key-Findings_29042025.pdf
🔗 Transnational Research Report: https://www.researchyouth.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RAY-COMP_Research-Report_20212024.pdf

Costs and Practical Information
💶 Participation fee depends on the rules of the participant’s National Agency
🏨 Accommodation and food are organised and covered by the hosting National Agency unless stated otherwise
✈️ Travel reimbursement depends on confirmation by the participant’s National Agency or SALTO

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