Entrepreneurship vs. Youth Unemployment

Main aim: to provide young people, primarily from rural areas or working with youth from rural areas, with the competencies and knowledge needed to apply entrepreneurship education in their practices and to deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship as a tool for youth development.

Objectives:

Deepening participants' knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education and acknowledging the opportunities it offers for the development of young people.
Conducting local research by each partner and sharing the results to highlight the diverse situations in different countries.
Facilitating the professional development of young people.
Promoting active participation, volunteering, and raising awareness of opportunities for youth, including promoting tools such as the YouthPass, Erasmus+, and partnership possibilities.
Improving the skills of young people, including those facing economic, geographical, or cultural obstacles, and promoting their participation in democratic life, the labor market, active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, and solidarity through increased learning mobility opportunities.
Fostering quality improvements in youth work through enhanced cooperation between organizations in the youth field and other stakeholders.

Youth Exchange in Vilnius, Lithuania | September 2023

In September 2023, a youth exchange in Vilnius brought together participants from Turkey, North Macedonia, Poland, and Lithuania to address youth unemployment through entrepreneurship.Participants engaged in interactive workshops, presentations, and group activities focused on entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and skill development.

Workshops, presentations, and practical sessions | 2023

During the programme, participants took part in thematic sessions led by partner countries, including presentations on entrepreneurship, CV writing workshops, and practical activities aimed at improving employability and professional skills.

Study visit and intercultural activities (Ukmergė & cultural night) | 2023

Participants visited Ukmergė municipality to learn about local youth employment challenges and policies. The programme also included an intercultural evening, where participants shared traditions, food, and cultural experiences, strengthening intercultural dialogue.

Fieldwork and content creation in Trakai | 2023

A study visit to Trakai allowed participants to conduct interviews with local residents, collect insights, and create video content related to youth unemployment and entrepreneurship topics.

Outdoor activities, planning, and dissemination | 2023

Participants engaged in outdoor activities promoting teamwork and well-being, while also planning future initiatives and preparing dissemination activities to ensure the long-term impact of the project.

Evaluation and YouthPass certification | 2023

The final stage of the project focused on reflection, evaluation of learning outcomes, and awarding YouthPass certificates, recognising participants’ competences gained during the exchange.

Results:

The project enhanced participants’ knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education while incorporating local research conducted by partner organizations to provide insights into diverse national contexts. It supported the professional development of young participants and increase their awareness and active engagement, including volunteering, with a focus on key initiatives such as YouthPass and Erasmus+ as well as partnership opportunities. The project also improved participants’ skills—especially those facing obstacles—enabling greater participation in democratic life, the labor market, and active citizenship, while promoting intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, and solidarity through expanded learning mobility opportunities. Ultimately, it strengthened the quality of youth work by fostering closer collaboration between youth organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

This project is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program, supporting education, training, youth, and sports initiatives across Europe.