Are you involved in arts, culture, youth or community-based work and would like to become more confident in working with people from different backgrounds? Do you have a challenge, idea or next step that you would like to explore with a mentor?
Pro Progressione is looking for young people aged 18–30 to join the international CultureComp Leaders mentoring programme, part of the EU-funded INTRACOMP project.
The programme is particularly aimed at young people whose communities, identities or experiences are often underrepresented or less heard in society and democratic processes. You do not need to disclose personal information you would prefer to keep private.
Between October and December 2026, you will work with a mentor and a small group of peers to reflect on your goals, challenges and future direction. The mentoring is based on the CultureComp Framework, which explores the values, attitudes, skills and knowledge that help us collaborate and create in culturally diverse environments.
This programme could be for you if…
You are 18–30 years old and have some connection to arts, creative practice, youth work, community initiatives or cultural activities.
You have already encountered questions or challenges connected to working with people from different cultural, social or personal backgrounds or you are preparing to do so.
You have a specific question, challenge or area of development that you would like to explore with a mentor. This could relate to leadership, collaboration, cultural diversity, participation, your creative practice, your career direction or your role in your community.
You are willing to reflect on your own experiences and perspectives, listen to others and take an active role in the mentoring process.
Ideally, you are also connected to a group, organisation, initiative or community that could benefit from what you learn.
What will you receive?
You will take part in approximately three months of mentoring, with group and/or individual conversations arranged with your mentor.
You will also have opportunities to connect online with young people from other countries, exchange experiences and become part of the wider CultureComp Leaders community.
The mentoring programme is designed to help you better understand your strengths, possible future pathways and how you can navigate culturally complex situations in your work and community.
Some participants may later be selected for a three-day international gathering in Brussels. Selection will take into account participation, English-language ability, motivation and the ideas developed during the mentoring process.
Language and accessibility
The local mentoring process can take place in Hungarian or another language agreed with the mentor. Some international activities will be held in English, so English is useful, but it should not stop you from applying.
If you have any access needs that would help you participate fully, you can indicate them in the application.
Participation is free of charge.
Commitment
The mentoring programme runs from October to December 2026.
From the Pro Progressione side, participants can expect two group mentoring sessions and one individual mentoring session. The dates of the group sessions will be finalised together with the selected participants, while the individual session will be scheduled directly with the mentor.
The expected time commitment for the local mentoring process is approximately 4–6 hours in total. In addition, participants may have the opportunity to join a small number of international online sessions with other CultureComp Leaders participants.
We therefore ask applicants to be available for regular participation throughout the programme, while keeping the overall commitment manageable alongside work or studies.
Meet the mentors
The programme will be supported by experienced professionals with backgrounds relevant to mentoring, cultural diversity, creative practice and community work. They will guide participants through the group and individual mentoring sessions, drawing on their professional experience and the CultureComp Framework.
How to apply
In the application, you will be asked to briefly introduce yourself, describe a challenge you have experienced while working in a diverse environment, and identify something you would like to explore with your mentor.
Please complete the short application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SNkquDuArv
Application deadline: 31 October 2026
For questions, please contact Annamária Jacsó at jacso.annamaria@proprogressione.com.
INTRACOMP project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.