Cross the Line - European youth work for future youth workers

Are you excited about youth work and would you like to exchange ideas about it with your fellow students from Hungary, Belgium-Flanders, and Estonia? If the answer is YES, join us in ‘Cross The Line’!

Training Course

23-29 November 2025 | Veszprém, Hungary

for 30 participants

from Belgium-FL, Estonia, Hungary

and recommended for

Youth workers, Students studying youth work (or related studies)

Working language(s):

English

Organiser:

Tempus Public Foundation (National Agency)

Co-organiser(s):

JINT vzw, Haridus- ja Noorteamet (National Agency)

Theme:

Are you excited about youth work and would you like to exchange ideas about it with your fellow students from Hungary, Belgium-Flanders, and Estonia? 
Do you want to learn more about European youth work? 
Do you believe that European cooperation can support local challenges in youth work?
Do you want to dive into a truly international, inspirational and also fun international week?

If the answer is YES, join us in ‘Cross The Line’!

Why?

‘Cross the Line’ wants to build bridges between higher education and youth work and also between formal and non-formal ways of learning.  ‘Cross The Line’ wants to create a space for sharing, reflection, debate and dialogue regarding value-based youth work from local realities to European level and will do this by: 

• Identifying common dilemmas and obstacles in value-based youth work and critically examining the role of youth workers in addressing them.
• Strengthening the development of professional identity by exploring the diverse contexts of participants.
• Exploring how EU programmes, such as Erasmus+ Youth and the European Solidarity Corps, can serve as tools to empower young people to address various challenges through (international) cooperation.

How?

No lectures on the programme, but a dynamic learner-centred approach combining active non-formal learning methods, experiential learning, group work, visits to local youth work practice, discussions, open space and reflection. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for students who:

• are passionate about youth work,
• have some experience in youth work (e.g. through an internship, voluntary youth work) and understand the importance of relationships with young people engaged in youth work activities,
• can explain in general what youth work is about in your country and what challenges it brings professionally,
• want to grow professionally by reflecting upon the challenges, the boundaries and the professional role of youth work in an international environment,
• are committed to the whole course actively, including preparation and follow-up,
• understand and are able to work in English.

If you have questions concerning how this learning experience may be recognised as part of your studies, please contact the lecturers from whom you have received the invitation.

In each country, we have identified one or more universities of applied sciences as our partner: 

• Belgium (FL): Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Artevelde University of Applied Sciences;
• Estonia: Tartu University Narva College, Tartu University Viljandi Cultural Academy, Tallinn University;
• Hungary: University of Pécs and ELTE University.

Preparation process

In preparation for the residential activity, the preparatory phase will begin in mid-September and run until mid-November. During this period, you will follow a self-paced online blended course exploring topics such as value-based learning, professional identity, and the European dimension of youth work. By applying to this course, you commit to participating in the following online and residential activities.

The online preparation consists of:

• Minimum 6 hours -  maximum 9 hours.
• Self-paced learning modules with some online tasks  (1 hour of online learning / each module);
• Two mandatory online onboarding sessions:
  • Onboarding 1 (90 min): 2nd October 09:30-11:00 (CET)
  • Onboarding 2 (90 min): 13th November 09:30-11:00 (CET)

In addition, a national-level meeting with your colleagues and the National Agency will most likely be scheduled to further prepare for the residential activity.

Practicalities 

The residential activity will take place in Hungary from 23–29 November 2025 (including travel days).

• Arrival on Sunday, 23rd November and departure on Saturday, 29th November. The programme starts on Monday morning, 24 November (9h30) and finishes on Friday, 28th November in the evening after dinner.
• The training is funded by the Erasmus+ Youth programme and includes: your stay at the venue in shared rooms with private bathroom, all meals from Sunday night until Saturday breakfast time and the reimbursement of your travel costs. 
• By the 23rd of September, you will receive all the practical information you need to prepare well for this training course. 

The activity is organised under the framework of the Education and Training of Youth Workers Strategic National Agencies' Cooperation. The co-organising National Agencies of this activity are:

• JINT vzw | Belgian-Flemish National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth,
• Haridus- ja Noorteamet | Estonian National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth.

Training overview

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Jelentkezési határidő: 2025. szeptember 14.
Értesítés a jelentkezés eredményéről: 2025. szeptember 23.

Kapcsolat:

Pável Luca Sára / Ms Luca Sára Pável
csoportvezető / head of unit
Fejlesztési és hálózatépítési koordinációs csoport / Development and Networking Activities Coordination Unit
luca.pavel@tpf.hu

Fejlesztési és hálózatépítési koordinációs csoport/ Development and Networking Activities Coordination Unit
Tempus Közalapítvány / Tempus Public Foundation 
1077 Budapest, Kéthly Anna tér 1.
1438 Budapest 70, Pf. 508.
T: (+36 1) 237 1300 |  F: (+36 1) 239 1329
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