Cross Over 2024 – International Training Course on KA2 project quality

Cross Over is a long-term Training and Cooperation Activity of national agencies of the Erasmus+ Program with the aim of broadening the involvement of organisations in Erasmus+ Partnerships for Cooperation, as well as of improving the quality of project preparation and implementation of Erasmus+ Partnerships for Cooperation focusing on a positive impact on the youth field. This long-term Training and Cooperation Activity consists of a national and transnational phase where in the National phase the participants learn basics of Erasmus+ KA2 project type and develop their project idea, but on the international phase they focus on project quality aspects. The long-term process offers participating organizations a structured, tailor-made support to develop high-quality partnerships for cooperation in the youth field.

Aim and objectives:

The aim is to improve the quality of Erasmus+ KA2 projects – Cooperation for Partnerships.

Objectives:

• To support participants in developing quality Erasmus+ KA2 projects (Cooperation Partnerships and Small-Scale Partnerships in the field of youth) in an international context;
• To explore quality criteria in KA2 projects and integrate them in project proposals;
• To get familiar with some real projects (being) implemented and consult with their project;
• To create opportunities for participants for sharing good practices and networking;
• To introduce applicants for the most frequent mistakes that appear in project applications with advice and solutions.

International training is intended for 36 participants from: France, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Slovakia and Germany.

What do we require from the participant?

• Clear and realistic project idea for KA2 project in the field of youth you would like to apply in upcoming deadline;
• Experience in planning realizing and evaluating any projects (not necessarily on the international level);
• Experience in Erasmus+ programme (not necessary KA2);
• Have been prepared by their National Agency;
• Come from one of the following countries that take part in the Cross Over;
• Are able to work in English;
• Can take part in the whole duration of the Training Course;
• Are connected to an organisation/institution/structure that aims to achieve positive impact in the youth field.

Transportation and accommodation:

• Arrival day is on 25th August. Training program starts on Monday morning (26th August). Arrival to the venue is self-organized - taxi or bus (with a pick-up from Vilkija or Batniava).
• Departure from the venue will be organized by NA (after breakfast on 30th August).
• Accommodation is provided with sleeping arrangements of two people per room.