"Unlocking Learning: Neuroeducation in Youth Work" is an Erasmus+ training course in Lithuania, from 9 to 17 December 2026, that teaches youth workers how to help young people learn more easily, be more impacted by what they learn and put that information into practice in the digital age, using neuroeducation and non-formal techniques. It is a funded Erasmus+ KA153 project for 30 youth workers with at least 6 months of experience, and applications close on 7 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the infopack and the live application form so you know exactly what you are signing up for.
The course takes place at La Villa Royale in Markutiลกkฤs, around 30 km from Vilnius city centre and surrounded by nature. Selected participants agree to contribute to local follow-up activities after the mobility.
What Neuroeducation Brings to Youth Work
The project aims to develop youth workers' competencies in neuroeducation. The goal is to empower them to create more engaging, structured and impactful activities tailored to the diverse learning styles and needs of the groups of young people they work with.
The programme is part of the Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers action. It improves the competences of 30 youth workers so that they can help young people learn more easily, be more impacted by what they learn and actually put that information into practice, using neuroeducation and non-formal techniques. Our guide to non-formal education explains how this kind of learning works.
Who Can Apply
The infopack lists the profile of youth workers the organisers aim to select. They are looking for participants who:
โณ Have at least 6 months of experience in youth work.
๐ Are above 18 years old.
๐ง Are motivated to learn more about neuroeducation and its role in revolutionising how young people learn and grow.
๐ Feel determined to get involved in the whole duration of the project.
๐ฃ Are willing to contribute to follow-up activities and dissemination.
๐ค Are motivated to share experiences and learnings.
Newcomers to Erasmus+ are welcomed. The call is shown for participants from Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania and Spain, and the application form asks you to choose one of these countries. Our guide to the role of youth workers explains how youth workers fit into Erasmus+ projects.
Before, During and After the Training
๐๏ธ Before: check the conditions for travelling to Lithuania and returning to your country, and stay in touch with your national coordinator and the coordinating organisation in Lithuania. Purchase and keep all travel tickets only after the signing of the learning agreement, consultation, and approval from the coordinating organisation. Communicate with your national team and prepare for the intercultural evenings and other activities.
๐ During: actively participate in all workshops, sessions and planned activities, and be open, respectful and ready to share your ideas and experiences.
๐ฃ After: take part in the dissemination of the project results through social media posts, videos, campaigns or other activities. Contribute to follow-up activities by implementing the learned methods with local young people, and send all required travel documents to Tavo Europa for reimbursement.
The Venue: La Villa Royale in Markutiลกkฤs
The venue is La Villa Royale, at Markutiลกkiลณ kelias 28, Markutiลกkiลณ kaimas, Trakai district, Lithuania. It is located around 30 km from Vilnius city centre and surrounded by nature, which the infopack calls the perfect place to learn, connect and spend the week together.
How to Reach the Venue
๐ From Vilnius: once you arrive in Vilnius, make your way to Vilnius Train Station and take a train to Trakai. You might arrive at the train station, and if you arrive at the bus station, it is right next to the train station: just cross the street.
๐ Where to get off: get off at Trakai station, the final stop. Make sure not to get off at Senieji Trakai.
๐ If no train suits you: check the buses. The bus station is just around the corner from the train station, and the infopack refers to the train and bus schedules.
๐ In Trakai: once you arrive, the organisers can pick you up and take you to the venue.
Costs and Reimbursement
According to Youth Works Hub's review of the infopack, all costs related to the training course, including food, accommodation and other practicalities, are fully covered. Tavo Europa is not responsible for any fees you may need to pay to your sending organisation. Our guide to what Erasmus+ covers breaks down these costs.
Travel costs are reimbursed up to a specified limit, and any expenses above this limit are covered by participants. The infopack does not state the limit. Our guide to travel reimbursement and distance bands explains how Erasmus+ calculates such limits.
๐ Documents: to qualify for reimbursement, participants provide all necessary travel documentation, including original tickets, invoices and proof of payment, for example bank payment receipts.
โ Approval first: each participant buys their own tickets, with support from their sending organisation and after obtaining approval from the coordinating organisation. Before purchasing tickets, you must submit potential routes and costs for approval.
๐ Conditions: reimbursement is contingent upon completing local follow-up activities and filling out all required forms.
๐ซ Not reimbursed: lost or missing tickets, and travel agency fees. Book your tickets directly.
๐ Land travel only: travel for this project must be by land, such as by bus, train or car. All relevant tickets and travel documents must be kept and submitted for reimbursement. Our guide to green travel in Erasmus+ explains the programme rules for sustainable travel.
Ticket Deadlines and Extra Days
Tickets must be purchased by 23 November 2026, according to the infopack. In the application form you also confirm that, upon confirmation of your participation, you will buy your travel tickets within five days while having your travel plan approved by the hosting organisation.
If you wish to arrive earlier or leave later and still receive a travel refund, you may arrive up to two days before or leave up to two days after the official dates. You are responsible for your own expenses during these extra days.
What to Bring
๐ A passport or ID card.
๐ฉน Any needed medicine.
๐ฅ Insurance: bring your EHIC card or equivalent.
๐ฅพ Comfortable walking shoes and clothes for outdoor activities.
๐งด Toiletries and shampoo, which are not provided by the venue.
๐ช Sweets, cookies or other snacks from your country for the cultural evening.
๐ถ Flags, games, songs, dances, quizzes and traditions to represent your country.
๐งณ Personal necessities such as a hairdryer and a reusable water bottle.
For a fuller checklist, see our Erasmus+ preparation guide.
About Lithuania
Lithuania is in the Baltic region of Europe and has a rich history and a vibrant culture. Its capital, Vilnius, has a UNESCO-recognised medieval centre. Since gaining independence in 1990, Lithuania has embraced its European identity and joined both the EU and NATO.
Lithuanian, one of the world's oldest languages, is the official language. The country's love for basketball is clear, and its national team has earned global acclaim. With landscapes from lush forests to a scenic Baltic coastline, Lithuania is a geographical, cultural and historical treasure, according to the infopack.
How to Apply and What the Form Asks
The form describes the project as a funded Erasmus+ KA153 project for youth workers with at least 6 months of experience. For help with your answers, see our tips for preparing a strong Erasmus+ application. The form asks for:
๐ Your country (Lithuania, Romania, Spain, Estonia, Latvia or Bulgaria).
๐ค Your name, surname, gender, birth date, city of residence, occupation and phone number.
๐ฅ Any special needs or diets.
โณ Whether you have at least 6 months of experience as a youth worker, a description of your experience and target group, how often you conduct youth activities, and 2 examples of youth work activities you took part in during the last 6 months.
โ Whether you are committed to engaging in all project phases, including follow-up and dissemination activities in your local context after the mobility.
๐ ๏ธ A specific youth work activity in which you could apply 2 of the methods learned during the training course, and whether you took part in other Erasmus+ projects.
๐ง What neuro-education means to you, whether you have used neuroeducation principles (mindfulness, neurocognitive learning, memory improving hacks) with young people, the challenges your youth group faces when learning new skills or knowledge, and how improving your competences in neuro-education and learning methods can be useful for you, including your learning needs.
๐ Your confirmation of the commitments listed below.
๐ท Whether you grant Tavo Europa and the partner organisations the right to use photos and audiovisual materials recorded during the project. Refusal will not compromise your application.
๐ Your GDPR consent to process the information in the form. If you do not consent, you will be unable to attend the course.
๐ Whether you are facing fewer opportunities, such as unemployment, disability, economic barriers, geographical barriers, cultural differences, discrimination, social barriers or health issues.
The commitments you confirm are:
๐ซ Upon confirmation of your participation, you buy your travel tickets within five days, with your travel plan approved by the hosting organisation.
โ ๏ธ You are fully aware, having read the infopack and understood its content, that failure to meet the deadlines set by the sending and hosting organisations could result in the immediate termination of your project involvement without prior notification or refund.
๐ช You pledge to fully engage in the project: self-preparation, completion of all remote tasks, full-time participation, active involvement in the evaluation process and implementation of the follow-up and dissemination tasks.
๐ฅ It is your responsibility to obtain health and travel insurance, and even though you inform the organisers of special needs, you hold personal accountability for your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to Unlocking Learning?
Youth workers above 18 years old with at least 6 months of experience in youth work, from Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania or Spain. Newcomers to Erasmus+ are welcomed.
What is the application deadline?
7 November 2026, according to the call. The infopack asks for tickets to be purchased by 23 November 2026.
How many people take part?
30 youth workers.
What is covered?
All costs related to the training course, including food, accommodation and other practicalities, are fully covered. Travel costs are reimbursed up to a specified limit that the infopack does not state.
Can I travel by plane?
The infopack says travel for this project must be by land only, such as by bus, train or car.
When can I buy my tickets?
Only after the signing of the learning agreement, consultation and approval from the coordinating organisation, and before 23 November 2026. In the form you confirm that you will buy your tickets within five days of the confirmation of your participation.
What documents do I need for reimbursement?
Original tickets, invoices and proof of payment, such as bank payment receipts. Lost or missing tickets and travel agency fees are not reimbursed.
Can I arrive early or leave late?
Yes, up to two days before or after the official dates, if you still want a travel refund. You cover your own expenses on the extra days.
How do I get from Vilnius to the venue?
Take a train from Vilnius Train Station to Trakai and get off at the final stop, Trakai station, not at Senieji Trakai. The bus station is right next to the train station, and the organisers can pick you up in Trakai.
What should I bring?
A passport or ID card, any needed medicine, your EHIC card or equivalent insurance, comfortable walking shoes and outdoor clothes, toiletries and shampoo, snacks and cultural items for the intercultural evening, and personal necessities such as a hairdryer and a reusable water bottle.
What do I have to do after the training?
Take part in the dissemination of the project results, contribute to follow-up activities by implementing the learned methods with local young people, and send all required travel documents for reimbursement.
Who pays for insurance?
Participants. The form states that it is your responsibility to obtain health and travel insurance, and the infopack asks you to bring your EHIC card or equivalent.
Project Snapshot
๐ Type: Erasmus+ Training Course (KA153)
๐ Location: La Villa Royale, Markutiลกkฤs (Trakai district), Lithuania
๐๏ธ Activity Dates: 9โ17 December 2026
๐ Countries: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Spain
๐ Age: 18+ (youth workers with at least 6 months of experience)
Deadline
โณ 7 November 2026
Applications close on 7 November 2026. Find more Erasmus+ training courses on Youth Works Hub.
Links
๐ Application form: https://forms.gle/Ln18cy9fdkZYK6QH7
๐ Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YSRqf7DAv9UELa8akBNPiytfUTQ9ENOz/view?usp=drivesdk
๐ง Project coordinator in Lithuania (Lorenzo Paschetto): lorenzo@tavo-europa.eu
