Italia-Croatia

The Task Force preparing the 2028-2034 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme has already approved the participation of youth representatives as advisory members. Now, we want young people to help decide how they will be represented and how they can contribute to shaping the future Programme.

Want to be part of this journey? Fill in the questionnaire to share your interests and expectations and tell us if you’d like to join a learning and empowerment pathway to build your knowledge of European cooperation, develop your own informed views and help shape what comes next.
 

Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) gives young people the opportunity to support solidarity, tackle shared challenges and help develop innovative solutions alongside local organisations.
Launched in 2017 by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and managed by the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR), IVY promotes cooperation, makes its impact more visible and gives young people a voice.

There are two ways to get involved:

• Interreg Reporter: Join an Interreg Programme body and communicate the benefits of European Territorial Cooperation by sharing stories of successful projects.
• Interreg Project Partner: Work with an Interreg project beneficiary and contribute directly to project implementation in areas you care about, from sustainable energy and health to transport and social inclusion.

Discover the IVY website!

At the School of OpenCohesion (ASOC) is an interdisciplinary educational programme for secondary school students that combines data analysis, teamwork and civic engagement.
By choosing a project funded by EU Cohesion Policy, students investigate its impact on their local area, explore social, economic, environmental or cultural issues, and carry out civic monitoring research to see how public policies work in practice.
And there's more: ASOC is also a competition! Outstanding research can win prizes, including opportunities to visit institutions, meet national and European policymakers, and take part in a final award event.

Check out the ASOC website to find out more.

Students and newly graduates from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, IUAV and the University of Padova can intern at the Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme. Trainess will assist in various areas, from communication to data monitoring and evaluation, event organisation and legal aspects, while gaining experience in European territorial cooperation and insight into an EU-funded programme.

Keep an eye on the Regione del Veneto and the Universities’ dedicated web pages for information on future opportunities.

Our projects often organise training courses, workshops, study visits, educational activities and other initiatives dedicated to young people.
Depending on the project, you might get the chance to develop new skills and meet other young people from across the border. You can also learn about sustainability, innovation, culture, or the blue economy, or help out with events going on in your area.

We will link opportunities here but for more up to date news check out the News & Events sections of our website.