Erasmus+ Programs Learning Camp – Free Online Training

Take Action, Explore, Learn! Yücel Cultural Foundation invites you to join the Erasmus+ Programs Learning Camp, designed for young people who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills about European opportunities. If you want to make a strong start into the Erasmus+ world, apply now!

Dates: 25 June – 13 August 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Format: Online (Zoom)
Target Audience: Young people aged 16-30, youth workers, university students, and anyone who wants to improve themselves through volunteering projects or project writing opportunities in Europe.

Application Deadline: 20 June 2025

Application Form: Click here to apply

🎯 Purpose:

The main aim of this camp is to facilitate young people's access to opportunities offered within Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and to help them gain knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, volunteering, mobility, and project development. Participants will receive both theoretical knowledge and practical experience through interactive sessions organized on different topics each week.

📌 Information:

• Participation is Free of Charge.
• Limited Quota.
• Certificate of Participation will be provided at the end of the camp.
• Application Deadline: 20 June 2025

Participants in the Erasmus+ Programs Learning Camp will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Applicant must be between 16 – 30 years old
• Commitment to actively participate in all sessions during the camp
• Interest in Erasmus+ projects

✅ Benefits for Participants:

• In-depth knowledge about Erasmus+ and ESC
• Project writing, application, and evaluation skills
• CV and motivation letter preparation
• Entrepreneurship and volunteering competences
• Access to international networks and opportunities

📅 SESSION SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

Week 1

Topic: Introduction to Erasmus+ and Youth Programs

• What is Erasmus+ and why is it important?
• Objectives of youth projects (KA1, KA2, KA3)
• Youth participation and European values
• How to read the program guide and follow calls?
• Application criteria and eligibility
  🔧 Workshop: Design Your Own Youth Journey

Week 2

Topic: ESC – European Solidarity Corps (Volunteering and Solidarity Projects)

• Introduction to the ESC program
• Differences between volunteering and solidarity projects
• Volunteering process: Application, preparation, implementation
• How to write youth-led solidarity projects?
• Supporting organizations and ESC portal usage
  🎙️ Guest: Conversations with youth who experienced ESC

Week 3

Topic: Erasmus+ Student and Internship Mobility

• Erasmus+ study mobility (for university students)
• Erasmus+ internship programs and application processes
• Required documents (Motivation letter, CV, transcript)
• Academic recognition during Erasmus
• Language proficiency
• 🔧 Workshop: Europass CV and Motivation Letter Preparation

Week 4

Topic: Erasmus Mundus – Master’s Degree Scholarships in Europe

• What is Erasmus Mundus? Who can apply?
• Consortium structure and application steps
• How to search program lists?
• Tips from successfully admitted students
• Scholarship coverage and adaptation to life
  🎙️ Guest: Erasmus Mundus alumni experiences

Week 5

Topic: Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Youth

• How does Erasmus+ support youth entrepreneurship?
• European Entrepreneurship Competence Framework
• From idea to project
  🔧 Workshop: Business Model Canvas for Idea Development

Week 6

Topic: Project Writing, Fundraising, and International Networking

• Project cycle management and logical framework
• Online application portals for Erasmus+ projects
• Funding sources and partner search platforms
• Best practices and dissemination strategies
• Techniques for building international partnerships

Week 7

Topic: Closing and Experience Sharing

• Sharing participant experiences
• Alumni experiences and future opportunities