Culture, emploi et citoyenneté : l’inclusion selon Mangay Mombong

Lors du séminaire européen Support for integration : keys to professional fulfillment and regional integration,  Mangay Mombong, chargé de projet à l’EPEC – Ensemble Paris Emploi Compétences, a livré une intervention riche, sur les conditions d’une insertion professionnelle durable. Acteur engagé de l’insertion sur le territoire parisien, il partage une vision à la fois concrète et […]

Insertion, coopération et culture : la parole engagée de Maria Gabriela Saez

Lors du séminaire Support for integration : keys to professional fulfillment and regional integration organisé en mars 2025 à la Mairie du 19e arrondissement de Paris, nous avons eu le plaisir d’écouter Maria Gabriela Saez, déléguée régionale du réseau Chantier École Île-de-France. a travers son intervention, elle partage une vision forte, ancrée dans l’expérience, sur les […]

Pathways to Citizenship: Students from Smiltene Visit Paris

As part of the Culture – Craft – Citizenship (CCC) pathway, a group of students from Smiltene, Latvia, was welcomed to Paris for a week of exchange focused on crafts, culture, and collective living. Through a series of visits, workshops, and meetings, they explored the multicultural richness of the Paris region, shared their experiences with […]

Cultural and professional exchange between Latvia and France highlighted at Erasmus seminar

Lors du récent séminaire CCC-Erasmus à Paris, un moment clé a été la présentation d’un projet de mobilité ayant réuni des étudiants lettons et français à Paris. Cette expérience immersive, organisée par Artemisia Formation, a permis aux participants de plonger dans le patrimoine culturel et artisanal français, tout en favorisant les échanges et l’apprentissage mutuel.  A […]

Seminar in Paris: keys to professional fulfillment and regional integration

On March 13, 2025, Paris hosted an Erasmus+ seminar bringing together the partners of the Culture, Craft & Citizenship (CCC) project. A full day of exchange, presentations, and reflections focused on professional inclusion through craft, culture, and citizenship. Here’s a look back at a highlight of the project. A Grounded and Meaningful Encounter the seminar […]

Latvian Symbol Trail in Smiltene

Smiltene is creating a unique Latvian Symbol Trail – a cultural attraction designed to immerse visitors in the world of Latvian folk symbols and their meanings. This project is a collaborative effort by Smiltene Tehnikums, Smiltene Municipality, Smiltene TIC, Smiltene Youth Council, and the folklore group Rudzupuķe. The trail encourages Smiltene Tehnikums students to connect, learn about one another, and gain insight […]

Intercultural Exchange in Turkey: French Students Welcomed in Bursa

As part of the Erasmus+ program, a group of French students had the opportunity to explore the city of Bursa, Turkey, thanks to the warm hospitality of their Turkish counterparts. This visit was marked by a rich cultural exchange and artistic discoveries centered around local heritage. Guided by the Turkish students, the visitors explored the […]

Working session in Sienna

In mid-September, the CCC project team gathered in Siena, Italy for a key seminar aimed at finalizing the Professional Qualifications Framework and refining the upcoming Training of Trainers modules. The event provided an opportunity to deepen the work already started in previous meetings and to make substantial progress on essential project goals. One of the […]

Reflections from the Siena Conference

The Siena Conference, held as part of the Erasmus+ project “Craft, Citizenship, and Community” (CCC), brought together educators, researchers, and artisans from across Europe to explore the intersection of traditional crafts, social inclusion, and vocational training. Hosted by the Scuola Edile di Siena, the event served as a platform to discuss how craftsmanship can be […]

Interview with Fabrizio Funghi: Craft as a Social and Educational Tool

Building Bridges Through Craft: Erasmus+ and the Siena Conference Introduction The Erasmus+ project “Craft, Citizenship, and Community” (CCC) is dedicated to fostering social inclusion and professional training through traditional crafts. In collaboration with institutions such as Scuola Edile di Siena, Artemisia Formation, Smiltenes Tehnikums, and Bursa Museums, the project seeks to empower individuals—especially migrants and […]