Latvian Symbol trail “CCC Taka” officially opened in Kalnamuiža

From September 30, everyone is welcome to explore the newly opened interactive walking trail and discover Latvian symbols and their meanings. The circular route is about 5 km long, leading through Kalnamuiža, the Old Park, and Smiltene, including several sightseeing spots. The trail starts at Kalnamuiža 9, and completing all tasks takes around two hours. […]

Culture’s impact on youth – Smiltene technical school students join CCC discussion

On February 27, twenty young people gathered at the Firsts Lieven Hall to take part in a discussion on the influence of culture on youth as part of the Erasmus+ cooperation project CCC (Culture. Craft. Citizenship). During the session, participants actively discussed the significance of subcultures, culture shock, and shared their own experiences with cultural […]

Sur les pas de l’Art Nouveau

And what if you discovered Paris through the eyes and gestures of an Art Nouveau decorative painter? This is precisely what Artemisia offers through an itinerary that can be done in half a day! Artemisia is a school based in the 19th district of Paris, which trains its learners in the decorative painting trades through […]

Exchange Action Bursa-Siena

As part of the project, the Scuola Edile di Siena hosted an exchange activity involving four students from a ceramics school in Bursa, Turkey.During the week-long workshop, the Turkish students joined our students for mural painting sessions and took part in guided tours of Siena’s historic centre, accompanied by young people from the course. The […]

Trainees exchange programme Bursa

From A Tile Painting Workshop

The Culture, Craft, and Citizenship (CCC) project succeeds in merging cultural heritage with vocational training by embedding cultural elements directly into the learning process. The CCC project effectively uses culture as a foundation for vocational training, allowing participants to build technical skills and meaningful connections within their new communities. The result is not just professional […]

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 […]

From A Trainee’s Perspective; International Trainee Exchange Program

Bursa Memories December 2024 I am Şeyma Gecgil, a trainee of Bursa CCC project and I would like to share my feelings about the tile tour route in Bursa with you. Within the scope of the project titled “Culture, Craft, Citizenship; Fostering social and professional participation through cultural resources.”, we came together with our guests […]

From language to culture: The Italian course for migrants

The Scuola Edile di Siena, in collaboration with the local branch of the INAL (National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work) and UNISTRASI (University for Foreigners in Siena), have been working together for some time to organise Italian language courses for foreigners working in local companies or about to enter the world of work. […]