Join the EYE Opener Training Course in Kouvola, Finland, and learn how to design, plan, and implement inspiring Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges with a strong focus on youth empowerment. This is a unique opportunity for teams of a youth worker and 1–2 young people (aged 15–18) from the same organisation to co-create projects from the very beginning.
💡 Activity Type
Erasmus+ Training Course
🏢 Host Organisation
Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
📍 Location
Ankkapurha Youth Centre, Kouvola, Finland
📆 Period
27 October – 1 November 2025
⏳ Duration
6 days
📚 Fields
Youth participation,
Non-formal education,
Project management,
Intercultural learning,
Inclusion & diversity
💬 Language(s)
English
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Open to participants from:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium (DE, FL, FR), 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇲🇰 Republic of North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Applicants must apply as a team consisting of:
- 1 adult leader (18+) working directly with young people and committed to supporting a future exchange
- 1–2 young people (aged 15–18) interested in planning and organising a youth exchange (parental consent required for minors)
🧪 Responsibilities / tasks
- Learn the fundamentals of Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges
- Work as a team to design a real project idea
- Explore non-formal learning methods and youth participation strategies
- Understand the role of youth leaders in guiding young participants
- Network and find future international partners
🌟 Why to join?
This training blends youth workers’ experience with the creativity of young participants. By the end, you’ll have concrete project ideas and a clear plan to apply for Erasmus+ funding at the next deadline.
📩 Application info
🔗 Apply via: SALTO Portal
📅 Application Deadline: 10 August 2025 (24:00 UTC)
📅 Selection Date: 29 August 2025
💰 Compensation
✔️ No participation fee
✔️ Accommodation & meals covered by the organiser
✔️ Travel reimbursement – contact your National Agency or SALTO
✔️ Youthpass certificate upon completion
🌐 Official link
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13542
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