AER Eurodyssey Forum 2022

Eurodyssey is the flagship youth regional mobility programme of the Assembly of European Regions, entirely managed at regional level. Together with our participating member regions, AER provides fully-funded traineeships, allowing young people from diverse backgrounds to benefit from a paid traineeship, in various sectors. During 3 to 7 months, trainees will benefit from valuable professional experience in another European region, together with language training and cultural and social activities. Enriched from this experience, the programme’s beneficiaries will have boosted their employability, skills, international comfort and personal development. Besides the traineeship experience, Eurodyssey is also a unique opportunity to boost mutual understanding and intercultural learning, and to raise awareness about regional diversity in Europe – one of AER’s strong pillars.

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard international mobility, and particularly affected mobility opportunities for young people across Europe and the world, the Eurodyssey programme also faced challenges due to the sanitary and travel restrictions. However, the programme bounced back! In 2021, and even more in 2022, our participating regions were able to host and send trainees again. And after two editions organised online, the Eurodyssey Forum is now back for a fully in person event!

This year’s edition of the Eurodyssey Forum will focus on International Youth Mobility in the post-pandemic era, and the priorities set by the European Commission as part of the European Year of Youth, especially Education & European Learning Mobility, and Employment & Inclusion.