Our projects
European cooperation to strengthen Second Chance Schools
E2C Europe develops European projects that support cooperation between Second Chance Schools, promote youth participation and strengthen the skills of professionals across Europe.
Our two flagship European projects
Two major European projects structure E2C Europe’s current action: professional cooperation through Erasmus+ and youth participation through Youth Agora.
Desenvolupant habilitats mitjançant la immersió i l'intercanvi de bones pràctiques
A European project coordinated by E2C Europe to strengthen the skills of trainers, pedagogical coordinators and programme managers through international study visits and shared resources.
Launched
in 2024
4 countries
France, Spain,
Portugal, Czech Republic
Nearly 40
professionals involved
3 international
study visits
Outputs:
Good Practices Guide & Podcast Series
Empowering young people to shape their future in Europe
A flagship initiative supporting youth participation, democratic engagement and the creation of a European Youth Council across the E2C Europe network.
2024–2027
project
10 European
countries involved
European
Youth Council created
Youth Summit
in Matosinhos (Oct. 2026)
Youth Declaration
by 2027
Desenvolupant habilitats mitjançant la immersió i l'intercanvi de bones pràctiques
Launched in 2024, “Building Skills Through Immersion and Sharing Best Practices” is an Erasmus+ project coordinated by E2C Europe and implemented in partnership with Second Chance School networks and organisations from France, Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic.
The project aims to strengthen the skills of trainers, pedagogical coordinators and programme managers working with young people who are disconnected from education, training and employment.
Through three international study visits organised in Paris, Barcelona and Prague, nearly 40 professionals explored different educational approaches, exchanged experiences and developed new practices.
Objectives
Share good practices and innovative pedagogical approaches
Develop key skills of professionals
Promote cooperation and mutual learning
Improve support for young people across Europe
Activities timeline
Immersion in Paris
França
1–3 July 2025
Immersion in Barcelona
Spain
29 September – 2 October 2025
Immersion in Prague
Czech Republic
16–20 March 2026
Project outputs
European resources
2026
Immersion in Paris
Hosted by the Paris Second Chance School and the French E2C Network, the first mobility brought together 21 participants from France, Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic.
Participants observed training sessions, exchanged with learners and staff, and explored topics such as pedagogical approaches, youth support, active citizenship and cooperation with employers.
Immersion in Barcelona
Hosted by Gentis within the framework of the Noves Oportunitats programme, the second mobility brought together 18 participants and provided an opportunity to explore the Catalan approach to supporting young people. Activities included visits to training centres, discussions with professionals and learners, and workshops dedicated to partnership building and shared educational tools.
Immersion in Prague
Organised by EDUCA International and COPSU, the final mobility brought together project partners to conclude the exchange cycle. Participants explored the Czech adult education system, visited vocational training facilities, shared best practices and took part in thematic workshops.
Project outputs
The project resulted in shared resources designed to support professionals working with young people across Europe, including a Guide to Good Practices and a Podcast Series featuring professionals from participating organisations.
Empowering young people to shape their future in Europe
Launched in 2024 with funding from the Benevolentia Foundation and strategic support from the Porticus Foundation, Youth Agora is one of E2C Europe’s flagship initiatives.
Running from 2024 to 2027, the project brings together Second Chance Schools, national networks, trainers and young people from 10 European countries.
Its ambition is to strengthen the role of young people within the E2C Europe network and support their contribution to European discussions on education, citizenship, social inclusion and democratic participation.
The project includes the creation of a European Youth Council, the development of a European Youth Declaration by 2027 and a major Youth Summit in Matosinhos, Portugal, in October 2026.
Objectives
Encourage youth participation and active citizenship
Co-create a European Youth Declaration by 2027
Amplify young people’s voice in European institutions
Strengthen cooperation among schools and partners
Activities timeline
Annual Pedagogical Meeting
Milan, Italy
May 2025
European Youth Council
Creation process
2025
Online Exchange Workshops
Online
February 2025 – September 2026
Preparatory Visit for the Youth Summit
Matosinhos, Portugal
May 2025
Youth Summit & European Pedagogical Meeting
Matosinhos, Portugal
October 2026
European institutional exchanges
European institutions
2027
Annual Pedagogical Meeting
The first major activity of the project took place in Milan and brought together 49 trainers, educational coordinators and professionals from 10 European countries over three days. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange practices promoting youth participation, share experiences and strengthen cooperation between partner organisations.
European Youth Council
In 2025, participating schools launched the process of establishing the European Youth Council. Youth ambassadors and substitute representatives were selected within the schools to represent young people at the European level. As part of this process, the Youth Agora Survey was distributed to more than 200 young people to gather their views on citizenship, participation and sense of belonging. The results will help inform the future work of the Council.
Online Exchange Workshops
Five online European workshops are being organised between February 2025 and September 2026. These sessions bring together groups of around twenty young people to gather their expectations,, ideas and priorities for the Youth Agora project. A common Youth Protection Policy was also co-created and validated by all project partners.
Preparatory Visit for the Youth Summit
A preparatory visit brought together the project team and partners in Matosinhos to prepare for the European Youth Summit scheduled for October 2026. Participants visited future event venues, met with representatives of the Municipality of Matosinhos and worked on the logistical, pedagogical and organisational aspects of the event. The visit also helped lay the foundations for cooperation with local stakeholders and prepare for the welcoming of more than 100 young people and professionals expected at the Summit.
Youth Summit & European Pedagogical Meeting
The Youth Summit and European Pedagogical Meeting will bring together more than 100 young people and professionals from partner countries. The event will foster shared proposals, showcase the work of the European Youth Council and contribute to the production of a documentary highlighting young people’s journeys and aspirations.
European institutional exchanges
The final stage of the project aims to enable a delegation of around twelve youth ambassadors to engage in institutional exchanges with European decision-makers during youth-focused events and present the recommendations developed throughout the project.
These exchanges will provide an opportunity to present the recommendations developed throughout the project and amplify the voices of young people within European institutions.
Project resources
Shared tools and resources produced through E2C Europe’s projects to support professionals, partners and young people across the network.
Guia de bones pràctiques
Good practices, methods and tools identified and shared during the Erasmus+ mobilities.
Podcast Series
Professionals sharing experiences, challenges and successful practices.
Youth Protection Policy
A common policy co-created and validated by Youth Agora partners.
European Youth Declaration
A shared declaration reflecting the expectations, proposals and commitments of young people across the network.
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