All EU Member States still have a significant proportion of economically and socially excluded young adults who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). According to Eurostat data, in 2021 such NEET representatives aged 25-29 in the European Union averaged 17.3 %, while in Lithuania it was 15.2 %, in Ireland 14.3 %, in Croatia 19.3 %, in Poland 16.9 %, 20.2 % in Spain, and 17.9 % and 23.9 % respectively i

Inovaciju Biuras, in partnership with the community from Balsiai, has brought together the local community of students and workers together with people from other areas of Lithuania and other countries, like Spain and Portugal. The meeting happened in Balsių School, which is surrounded by green areas and has a very original playground filled with dynamic activities. The students and visitors can enjoy a garden of the

Young people are constantly faced with world changes and the challenges that come with them, and in particular, the youth from rural areas can sometimes feel like they have been left behind by the fast-evolving times. Because it is essential to provide support and guidance for the youth to empower themselves and overcome their challenges, a group of European partners has elaborated a comprehensive manual that lays ou

Vilnius is an enchanting and impressive capital of Lithuania, which has recently received more and more guests from various parts of Europe. It is one of the most unique and diverse cities in Europe, where everyone can find the most attractive place to work or relax. In April, we received interns and volunteer from Spain and Portugal. Ambitious young people integrated into our team and looked forward to getting to kn

Today, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is fundamental for successful navigation in life but also in the workplace where it is considered leadership and managerial competency. EQ is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in oneself and others, and it affects how we manage behaviour, navigate social complexities and make decisions that achieve positive results (Bradberry, 2009). Thus, EQ is an important element f

During the pandemic time, we had to get used to online life. Last years affected people’s mental health, communication skills, and general well-being. People that experienced lockdowns, curfew hours, remote work in their countries, or self-isolation, especially during the summer, had an opportunity to spend more time in contact. From July 28th till August 5th, the Erasmus+ project called „50 shades of communica

Often, people who know how to make handcrafts produce them in their spare time and do not have the necessary knowledge or skills to turn this hobby into a business that would generate financial benefits. Here is a very effective solution – a set of Erasmus+ project “F2F-Trust: Micro-Entrepreneurship Supportive Mentoring System Development for Women with fewer Opportunities in Rurals” educational materials and t

The ever-changing nature of European society demands a high level of social skills; a prerequisite for inclusion. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is especially important in COVID19 pandemic times. According to R. Alexandra (2020), our thoughts and emotions are our most powerful tools that either “make or break” our survival through these difficult and unprecedented times. Daniel Goleman says there are 5 pillars of EI, wh

The Erasmus+ project “Augmented Reality in Environmental Education” uses modern technologies for engaging and interesting education for young people on the topic of ecology, which is very important today. The project partners from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, in pursuit of interactive education, developed key products and an attractive way of learning – using interactive posters and an augmented r