๐ธ๐ฐ About the Project
Power UP: Building the Green Energy Future is an Erasmus+ KA153 Training Course bringing together youth workers from Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ, Hungary ๐ญ๐บ, Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ, Romania ๐ท๐ด, Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ and Slovenia ๐ธ๐ฎ for an advanced, future-focused programme on renewable energy, sustainability and youth climate leadership. Hosted in Podhรกjska, Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ, the training equips participants with practical tools, theoretical foundations and community-based approaches to lead green initiatives and inspire young people toward energy-conscious lifestyles. The project creates a ripple effect by empowering youth workers to become catalysts for green transformation at local, national and European levels.
๐ Training Purpose & Vision
๐ฑ Strengthen youth workersโ understanding of renewable energy
โก Build leadership skills for climate-positive youth engagement
๐ Explore global energy challenges and green transition models
๐งฉ Connect sustainability theory with hands-on practice
๐ Design educational activities on climate, energy and environment
๐ Create ambassadors for the renewable energy transition across Europe
๐ฅ Participants Profile
๐ฏ Ages 18+
๐ฃ๏ธ English level B1 or higher
๐ฅ 4 participants per country
๐ฟ Youth workers, trainers, educators & youth leaders
๐ก Motivated to lead sustainability projects
๐ค Participants with fewer opportunities (economic/geographical/social) strongly encouraged
๐ Open to learning, collaboration & long-term impact
๐ก Venue โ Penziรณn ONE, Dolnรฝ Ohaj ๐ธ๐ฐ
๐ Full facility reserved exclusively for the project
๐๏ธ Rooms for 2โ4 people, each with private bathroom
โ๏ธ Air conditioning in rooms & conference halls
๐ Swimming pool for free-time activities
๐ฅ Outdoor grill & seating area
๐ฟ Calm, private and comfortable environment ideal for learning
๐งญ Programme Highlights
๐ Renewable energy fundamentals
๐ Sustainability & climate leadership modules
๐งญ Designing youth-led educational activities
๐ฌ Intercultural learning & team-building sessions
๐ฃ๏ธ Guest speakers from energy & climate fields
๐ค Community-based environmental approaches
๐ Developing transferable skills for youth work
๐ฃ๏ธ A Message from the Lead Facilitator โ Simon Babjak ๐ธ๐ฐ
๐ โHi everyone! Iโm Simon, your main facilitator throughout Power UP.
Iโm excited to help you strengthen your skills, deepen your understanding of renewable energy, and design meaningful educational activities. With six years of youth work experience, multiple Erasmus+ TCAs, and participation in international climate conferences โ including serving as a UN Youth Delegate โ I canโt wait to share what Iโve learned and grow together!โ
๐ก Practicalities
๐ฉบ Travel, health & liability insurance required (participants must purchase it)
๐ฝ๏ธ Accommodation, local transportation, food & field trips fully covered
๐๏ธ Additional nights outside the project days covered by participants
๐ฟ Green travel ONLY will be reimbursed:
๐ Train
๐ Bus
๐๏ธ Motorcycle
๐ Shared car (minimum 3 participants)
โ ๏ธ Tickets must be approved BEFORE purchase
โ ๏ธ Only approved green travel tickets will be reimbursed
๐ Project Dates
30 June โ 8 July 2026
โฐ Application Deadline
31 December 2025
โ ๏ธ Important Notice
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3๏ธโฃ Right to Modify or Withdraw
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๐ก Final Note:
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