Hello Four New Interns! Ayuntamiento de Alzira, offering creative and practical solutions to many of citizen´s demands has been hosting volunteers and interns for several years. As we said goodbye to our two interns from France and Madeira, we recently welcomed four new interns entering via program Eurodyssey. Their projects include European Projects Management, Local … [Read more...]
The AER Eurodyssey is a multilateral exchange programme for young people in partnership The AER Eurodyssey is a multilateral exchange programme for young people in partnership between regional authorities, companies, institutions and organisations from European regions. The fundamentals of the programme are welcoming and sending young people for internships in line with the principles of autonomy, reciprocity and networking.
A Eurodyssey story!
El vecino de Ronaldo (Ronaldo’s neighbour) Hello there! (probably one of my favourite expressions) My name is Fábio, I am a 26-year-old Madeiran young man and currently taking part in the Eurodyssey programme here in IDEA. As to what makes me apply for it, simply by change. As I applied to an EVS (European Voluntary Service) I got to know about Eurodyssey and found it to … [Read more...]
Youth mobility: a policy that goes beyond employment
At their Autumn Plenary meeting in Brussels, the Youth Regional Network (YRN) took a closer look at the topic of youth mobility. The aim was to grasp the incredible potential (and underlying repercussions) for the stakeholders involved in promoting the mobility of (young) people in Europe. As youth delegates from their regions, YRN members were encouraged to keep these stakes … [Read more...]
Decisions from the Eurodyssey Steering Committee in Sibenik-Knin (HR)
In their last meeting in Sibenik-Knin (HR) at the 2017 Eurodyssey Forum, the newly elected members of the Steering Committee took some strategic steps to continue the process of change and renewal for the programme. New procedures for better cooperation After the adoption of a new Statute at the AER General Assembly in May 2017, the Steering Committee has now adopted its … [Read more...]
The Eurodyssey family continues to grow!
The Croatian region of Šibenik-Knin hosted the Eurodyssey Forum, from 3 to 5 October. The participants were welcomed by a sunny and warm weather: a pleasant atmosphere for the forum's 2017 edition. On the first day, a new member region was presented, Arad (RO). Lavinia Terpea, the region’s correspondent, introduced the region and its goals for the programme. Presentations AER … [Read more...]
AER was in Šibenik (Croatia) for the Eurodyssey forum!
The Eurodyssey Forum took place from 3 to 5 October in the Croatian city of Šibenik, at the Solaris Beach Resort. The Forum was a crucial opportunity for Eurodyssey correspondents and AER members to get up to date about what is new about the programme and also the right platform to discuss the challenges and solutions facing Eurodyssey. This year, particular emphasis was … [Read more...]
AER Programmes
The AER programmes are an integral part of the AER's identity and raison d'être, by enabling: Current AER programmes Eurodyssey - The AER’s flagship youth mobility programme operating between the participating regions since 1985. It provides quality paid traineeships, together with accommodation and language training, as well as cultural and social activities, to young … [Read more...]
2017 Eurodyssey elections: call for applications for Steering Committee Chair and Members
The call for applications for Steering Committee Chair and Members is now open. The procedure can be found below. Elections at the Eurodyssey Forum According to Eurodyssey Statute 5.4 c), "the Eurodyssey Forum elects, for a mandate of two years, renewable, the Steering Committee chair and members". The positions of Steering Committee Chair and members are now open for … [Read more...]
Report from the 2016 Eurodyssey Forum in Larnaka
The 2016 Eurodyssey Forum, was kindly hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Welfare and the Union of Cyprus Municipalities from 22-24 November 2016 in Larnaka. In the following report, you will find: • Agendas • List of participants • Summary of proposals and ideas • Detailed report Workshop 1: thematic strategy and interregional cooperation • Detailed report Workshop … [Read more...]
Sibenik-Knin (HR) welcomes the Eurodyssey Forum in 2017
The 2016 Annual Forum of the Eurodyssey took place in Larnaka (CY) from 22-24 November 2016. At this occasion, Sibenik-Knin County offered to host the 2017 Annual Forum of the programme. The vent will most probably take place in the second semester of 2017 (Sept. or Oct.) Sibenik-Knin is an AER member since 2012, active in the Eurodyssey programme since 2013. Download the … [Read more...]
The European Solidarity Corps: Acting for Europe (video)
Although Mr Joseph Jammar, Head of Representation of the European Commission in Belgium could not take part in the Eurodyssey Forum in Cyprus, he prepared a video message for the participants to provide them with information on the future European Solidarity Corps in the framework of the conference "A fair mobility". The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is conceived to offer … [Read more...]
Eurodyssey success story from MSF Brussels (video)
Joffrey Monnier works for MSF in Brussels and if a former Eurodyssey trainee. He took part in the programme in 2004 in Paris. Convinced by the added value of Eurodyssey, Joffrey continues to work with interns from the programme and has even hired two. He and Ghislain Massotte explain the benefits of the programme and the importance of youth mobility for access to the job … [Read more...]
Cyprus on the starting blocks for youth mobility
After successfully hosting the 2016 annual Eurodyssey Forum, Cyprus is on the starting blocks to launch its mobility programme. The Forum was an excellent opportunity for Eurodyssey coordinators to get to know their new partner in order to ensure a smooth integration into the programme. The Forum was opened by Mr Alexandros Alexandrou, Director of the Department of Labour, … [Read more...]
AER youth representatives challenge European politicians about their future
On 12 October 2016, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised a workshop at the Committee of the Regions (CoR), entitled “EU Regions Partners for Youth”, with Harghita County Council (RO) and the Romanian delegation to the CoR. Ms Marta Vilalta, Chairwoman of the AER Sub-Committee on Youth, participated in the debate as representative of the AER, and Ms Gloria Vitaly … [Read more...]
Wind of change for the Eurodyssey programme
In its meeting on 15 September in Batumi (Ajara-GE), the Executive Board took stock of AER's 30-year youth mobility programme and agreed on a series of measures and changes necessary to guarantee Eurodyssey's next 30 years of activity. In doing so, the Executive Board confirmed the political will to maintain and boost Eurodyssey as a flagship initiative for the AER with great … [Read more...]