๐ท๐ด Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Romania ๐ Future-Ready Youth ๐ Sustainability, Key Competences & Personal Development, Curteni ๐ท๐ด
In a world that is changing faster than ever, young people need more than knowledge โ they need skills, confidence, and the ability to adapt, participate, and make responsible choices. Future-Ready Youth is a fully-funded Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Curteni, Romania, bringing together 28 young people aged 16 to 20 from Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia for seven days of interactive, non-formal learning focused on sustainability and the 8 Key Competences for Lifelong Learning. This is not a conference or a lecture series โ it is a living, doing, collaborating experience that will leave you more aware, more connected, and genuinely more future-ready. Apply as soon as possible โ selection is ongoing.
๐ Did You Know? Curteni is a small, tranquil locality in Mureศ County in the heart of Transylvania โ one of Romania's most scenically beautiful and historically rich regions. The surrounding landscape of rolling hills, forests, and traditional villages provides an ideal backdrop for reflection, outdoor activities, and the kind of genuine human connection that only happens when you step away from city noise and into nature.
What Is This Project About?
๐ Future-Ready Youth is built around two interconnected pillars: sustainability โ exploring how young people can make responsible, impactful choices in their everyday lives โ and the 8 Key Competences for Lifelong Learning, which the EU identifies as the essential skills every young person needs to thrive in modern society
๐ The exchange brings together young people from four countries to discover through real experience how competences like communication, teamwork, creativity, digital literacy, initiative, and active citizenship are developed not in classrooms, but through doing, collaborating, and exchanging ideas across cultures
๐ก Every day of the programme is structured around a different key competence โ from science and technology to digital tools, cultural expression, entrepreneurship, and personal development โ each explored through the lens of sustainability
๐ฑ By the end of the exchange, participants are expected to design and later implement a small-scale sustainability initiative in their own local community โ turning the learning into tangible local action
๐ Did You Know? The European Union's 8 Key Competences for Lifelong Learning โ which include literacy, multilingual, mathematical, science and technology, digital, personal and social, citizenship, and entrepreneurship competences โ form the backbone of modern youth education policy across Europe. Research consistently shows that young people who develop these competences through non-formal experiences like youth exchanges are significantly better equipped to navigate the challenges of education, employment, and civic life.
Daily Programme
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Day 1 โ Building the Team: Team building, intercultural activities, and creating a safe learning environment โ focused on personal, social, and multilingual competences
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Day 2 โ Discovering Sustainability: Exploring the concept and types of sustainability โ connecting literacy competence with citizenship competence and responsibility toward society and the environment
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Day 3 โ Sustainability Through Science: Understanding environmental challenges through activities linked to mathematical and science, technology, and engineering competences
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Day 4 โ Sustainability Through Digital Lenses: Using digital competence to explore sustainability solutions, create digital content, and reflect on technology's role in environmental awareness
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Day 5 โ Culture and Sustainability: Exploring sustainability through cultural awareness and expression โ art, creativity, and intercultural exchange as tools for environmental learning
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Day 6 โ Green Ideas and Initiatives: Developing sustainability project ideas and solutions โ connecting entrepreneurship competence and citizenship competence to real local action planning
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Day 7 โ Reflection and Evaluation: Reflecting on the full learning journey, identifying competences developed, and strengthening personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
โฐ Each day includes four sessions of 90 minutes, with breaks between Sessions 1โ2 and Sessions 3โ4; meals follow a clear daily rhythm: breakfast 08:00, lunch 13:00, dinner 19:00
Intercultural Evenings
๐ Each national group prepares a short programme showcasing their country's traditions, customs, and way of life โ one of the most memorable moments of any Erasmus+ exchange
๐ฝ๏ธ Bring traditional snacks and foods from your country to share with the group
๐ญ Think creatively: songs, dances, short plays, interactive quizzes, games, storytelling sessions, or funny sketches โ the more creative, the better
๐ณ๏ธ National flags and traditional clothes are encouraged โ make your evening memorable and authentic
Who Can Apply?
๐ Young people aged 16 to 20, officially residing in one of the four participating countries (Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia)
๐ฟ Curious and motivated to learn about sustainability, personal development, and future-ready skills โ no prior experience needed
๐ค Open-minded, active, and genuinely ready to participate in workshops, group activities, and discussions with peers from different cultures
๐ช Available for the full 7-day programme โ arriving on 25 April and departing on 3 May; no late arrivals or early departures are permitted
๐ฑ Willing to share what you have learned with your school, youth group, or local community after the exchange โ local follow-up is an expected part of participation
๐ค Each country also selects 1 group leader (aged 18+) responsible for supporting and guiding their national group throughout the project
๐ฅ Valid travel insurance for the entire project period is mandatory โ must cover third-party liability, lost or stolen baggage, and accident and serious illness; a European Health Insurance Card is also recommended
๐ฝ๏ธ Dietary needs, allergies, or food intolerances must be indicated in the application form โ these cannot be changed during the project
Accommodation, Food & Travel
๐ก Venue: Pensiunea Country Court, Curteni, Mureศ County, Romania โ a calm and welcoming guesthouse surrounded by nature, with indoor activity rooms and outdoor spaces for workshops and learning
๐๏ธ Shared rooms of 2โ3 people, separated by gender for comfort and privacy
๐ฝ๏ธ Three meals per day โ breakfast, lunch, and dinner โ prepared on site and adapted to all dietary requirements indicated during registration
๐ Transport to the venue is organised and arranged by the project โ do NOT purchase any tickets independently without first consulting the organisers, as this risks your travel expenses being ineligible for reimbursement
๐ฟ Greener travel options (public transport, carpooling, contracted bus) are strongly encouraged wherever possible
๐ฐ Most costs โ travel, activities, materials, accommodation, and meals โ are covered by the Erasmus+ programme; participants must cover their own insurance and any travel upgrades (priority boarding, checked luggage, first class, etc.)
โ ๏ธ The EU co-funds this event โ it does not fully fund it; additional personal expenses are the participant's own responsibility
How to Apply
๐ Create an ASEY account via the link below and complete the application form โ if you already have an account, log in and apply directly
โ ๏ธ Your name, email, and date of birth must be correct โ mistakes will result in wrong information on your certificate issued at the end of the project
๐ง Use only your own email address and ensure you have access to it throughout the project period
๐ฝ๏ธ Specify any dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan) or allergies in the form โ this information cannot be changed once submitted
โฐ Selection is ongoing โ participants are being selected on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible
Key Information
Eligible Countries
๐ท๐ด Romania, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ท๐ธ Serbia
Application Link
๐ Apply and register via ASEY โ selection is rolling, so apply now:
https://www.asey.org/upcoming-events/future-ready-youth
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