YEAs in Spain: Interactive Workshops on EU Opportunities in Granada

On February 12th, YEA Alba López Valera implemented two interactive workshops at Salesianos Granada School, targeting students from the last two years of high school and vocational education. The activity aimed to bridge the information gap for youth in a socio-economically disadvantaged area by providing practical guidance on EU-funded opportunities such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps, and DiscoverEU, while introducing the Eastern Partnership (EaP) and the Young European Ambassadors (YEA) initiative.

The sessions followed a three-step structure: vocational discovery using the Ikigai method and the Golden Circle framework; a practical academic toolkit with study guidance and personal experience sharing; and an overview of EU-funded opportunities, highlighting youth engagement and cross-border cooperation.

Where the event took place

Salesianos Granada – School and Neighbourhood Local Theatre (Granada, Spain)

Results Achieved:

• Over 200 students received information and guidance on EU-funded programmes and mobility opportunities.

• Increased awareness among students about how the EU works and its local impact.

• Strengthened presentation and facilitation skills of the YEA organiser.

Target Audience: Students from the last two years of high school and vocational education (aged 14–18) from a vulnerable socio-economic background.

Face-to-Face Communication Reach: 280 participants

YEA in charge of organisation: Alba López Valera (Coordinator and Facilitator)

Cooperation: Salesianos Granada – Colegio local