🔑 Key Information
Activity ⭐️ Title
Nordic Thematic Seminar 2026
Activity 🔶 Type | 📆 Dates | 📍Location
Seminar
16-19 November 2026 | Reykjavik, Iceland
🌍 Erasmus+ explained — the complete beginner's guide to Europe's largest youth programme.Millions of young people have taken part in Erasmus+ since its launch, but many still don't fully understand what the programme actually includes, who it's for, or how to get involved. This in-depth guide breaks down everything: the different types of mobility, funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and what you can realistically expect from participating. If you've ever wondered whether Erasmus+ is right for you, this guide gives you all the answers in one place. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
❗️What Is This Training About?
Building on previous Nordic Thematic, the 2026 edition will look at how cooperation can be turned into sustainable practice, strategic development, and real impact — for organisations, young people, and local communities.
🏘️ How Erasmus+ youth projects create lasting change in local communities. The impact of Erasmus+ goes far beyond the individuals who participate. Local communities, host organisations, and even entire neighbourhoods are shaped by the projects that take place within them. This article explores the broader social impact of Erasmus+ youth exchanges — from building intercultural understanding to empowering grassroots organisations — and makes a compelling case for why these projects matter beyond the personal level. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/3595/
ℹ️ Description About The Opportunity
Theme 2026 – From Cooperation to Impact
The seminar will explore how Nordic cooperation can move beyond good partnerships and become:
- Strategic – embedded in organisational structures and long‑term planning
- Inclusive – involving young people as co‑creators and partners
- Sustainable – environmentally, socially, and organisationally
- Impact‑driven – creating change beyond the lifetime of a single project
Key thematic areas may include:
- Cooperation across organisations, sectors, and borders
- Youth participation: from involvement to partnership
- Long‑term Nordic networks and project ecosystems
- From project results to lasting impact
- Learning, quality, and organisational development through cooperation
These themes reflect the evolution of Nordic Thematic Seminars over recent years and respond to current challenges in youth work and European youth programmes.
Objectives
The Nordic Thematic Seminar 2026 aims to:
- Support high‑quality project implementation in Erasmus+ Youth and ESC
- Strengthen organisational capacity and strategic thinking
- Promote meaningful youth participation
- Foster long‑term Nordic cooperation and partnerships
- Inspire participants to translate cooperation into concrete impact
Methods and methodology
Note that the Nordic Thematic Seminar is only for project coordinators and/or representatives from the Nordic countries (DK, FI, IS, NO, SE - and not their partners).
Programme Overview
- Day 1 – Arrival, registration, and welcoming activities
- Days 2–3 – Full Programme
- Keynote inputs and expert perspectives
- Interactive workshops and parallel sessions
- Project examples and peer learning
- Space for Nordic networking and partnership building
- Day 4 – Departure
Several sessions will run in parallel, allowing participants to choose those most relevant to their experience, interests, and project type.
Composition of the team
The Nordics are cooperating on this event: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
Training overview
This Seminar is
for 150 participants
from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth project managers, E+/ESC project coordinators
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Organiser:
The Icelandic National Agency of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (National Agency)
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📥 Contact
Contact for questions:
Óli Örn Atlason
E-Mail:
Phone: +3545155800
💶 Costs
Participation fee
This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.
Accommodation and food
Unless specified otherwise, the hosting NA or SALTO of this offer will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.
Travel reimbursement
Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.
📜 Certificate
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:
https://youthworkshub.org/15122
⚠️ Important Dates
Application deadline (24h UTC): 21 August 2026
Date of selection: 4 September 2026
🔗 Official Link
🗂️ Documents
😄 How every Erasmus+ group chat starts vs. how it ends — a journey in messages. If you've ever been part of an Erasmus+ project group chat, you already know the energy: the awkward introductions, the overenthusiastic emojis, the plans that never happen, and the inside jokes that follow you for years. This article captures the evolution of every Erasmus+ group dynamic with humour and honesty — and if you haven't experienced it yet, consider this your preview of what's coming. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15112/
📖 The real story behind every Erasmus+ and ESC journey — what happens before, during, and after.Every Erasmus+ and ESC project has an official timeline: application, preparation, mobility, evaluation. But the real story is much richer than that. This article takes you through what genuinely happens at each stage of a project's life — the doubts, the breakthroughs, the unexpected friendships, and the quiet moments that change everything. A deeply human look at what these programmes mean beyond the paperwork. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15180/
🚨 How to spot a real Erasmus+ or ESC project — and protect yourself from fake offers. As the popularity of Erasmus+ and ESC grows, so does the number of fraudulent offers mimicking legitimate projects. Fake calls, scam organisations, and misleading listings can be difficult to identify — especially for first-time applicants. This guide gives you the specific red flags to watch for, the verification steps you should always take, and the key differences between genuine EU-funded projects and imitations. Stay informed, stay safe. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15135/
⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.
2️⃣ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3️⃣ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4️⃣ Funding
All funding, travel reimbursements, and allowances are determined and provided by the project coordinator or National Agency. YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any payments or financial matters.
5️⃣ External Links
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💡 Final Note: All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
