TLN Mobility, an EU exchange programme co-ordinated from Germany, is helping disadvantaged young to discover their strengths, by offering a range of work-related learning experiences abroad.

Thousands of young people in Europe have been able to discover their strengths and prepare for working life, thanks to the Transnational Learning Network, or “TLN Mobility”.

Since 2013, TLN Mobility, based in Germany, has co-ordinated an EU exchange programme. 21 Member States offer hosting or sending activities, giving disadvantaged young people a range of work-related learning experiences abroad.

When Marlena Kristahl finished school, she didn't know what career to pursue. So she took part in Europe 4 U, a German project that gave her the opportunity of a TLN Mobility exchange. Along with eight others, she went to Ireland, where she successfully completed an internship at a tailor's shop.