Training offer : Connect & Create: KA220 Partnership Lab - Poland

Date: 19 – 23 October 2026

Location: Poland

Organizer: Foundation for the Development of the Education System (National Agency)

Goal: The “Connect & Create: KA220 Partnership Lab” is an international training course designed to strengthen participants’ competences in developing Erasmus+ Key Action 2 (KA220) Cooperation Partnerships in the youth field. The activity aims to support organisations in building sustainable international cooperation, fostering innovation, promoting organisational learning, and increasing the quality and impact of youth work projects.

The training will provide a practical space for participants to explore project ideas, identify suitable partners, and gain hands-on experience in designing KA220 proposals that respond to current challenges in the youth sector. Through networking, collaborative work, and expert guidance, participants will be better equipped to develop strategic partnerships and innovative projects with long-term impact.

Who can participate: Representatives of youth organisations, NGOs, youth workers, project coordinators, trainers, educators, and professionals involved in Erasmus+ project development who are interested in creating or joining KA220 Cooperation Partnerships. Participants should have a clear interest in international cooperation and organisational development within the youth sector.

Participants from: Eastern Partnership countries, Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Southern Mediterranean countries, and Western Balkan countries.

Funding: Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel reimbursement are covered according to Erasmus+ and National Agency regulations. Participants should check the specific conditions established by their National Agency and the organisers.

Additional details:

• Focus on Erasmus+ Youth Key Action 2 – Cooperation Partnerships (KA220)

• Opportunity to meet and network with organisations seeking project partners

• Practical workshops on project design, partnership development, and proposal writing

• Exploration of quality standards and impact strategies for Erasmus+ projects

• Support in transforming project ideas into concrete cooperation initiatives

• Exchange of experiences and good practices from different countries and sectors

• Development of sustainable and innovative approaches to youth work

• International learning environment promoting collaboration and peer learning

• Space to create new project consortia for future Erasmus+ funding rounds

Key themes:

• Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships (KA220)

• International networking and partnership building

• Organisational development and professionalisation

• Innovation in youth work and non-formal education

• Strategic project planning and impact creation

• Sustainable European cooperation

Learning outcomes:

• Improved understanding of Erasmus+ KA220 opportunities and requirements

• Enhanced skills in project planning and proposal development

• Increased capacity to create and manage international partnerships

• Better knowledge of quality, sustainability, and impact frameworks in Erasmus+ projects

• New project ideas and cooperation networks ready for future funding applications

Participant profile: The activity is particularly relevant for organisations that:

• Have experience in youth work and international cooperation;

• Are interested in developing or joining KA220 Cooperation Partnerships;

• Wish to strengthen their strategic approach to Erasmus+ projects;

• Are looking for reliable international partners for future project applications.

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 28 June 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14971/