Impact of European Union Educational Mobility on the Employability of Polish Youth and their Social Integration

Mateusz Janczuk

European Research Studies Journal, 2025, vol. XXVIII, issue 3, 432-441

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of international educational mobility, particularly the Erasmus+ program, on strengthening social security in Poland and the European Union. The author focuses on the role of these initiatives in developing competencies, promoting social integration, and counteracting exclusion and marginalization. Design/Methodology/Approach: The article applies the method of literature review and analysis of strategic documents of the European Union concerning international educational mobility and social security. The author uses quantitative data and reports from programs such as Erasmus+ to illustrate the scale and scope of educational mobility in Poland compared to other EU countries. The analysis is embedded within a broader socio-political context and is based on available academic studies and institutional materials. Findings: The analysis showed that international educational mobility significantly contributes to strengthening social security by developing competencies, increasing employment opportunities, and promoting social integration. Poland actively participates in the Erasmus+ program, ranking 5th in the EU in terms of the number of funded projects in 2023. This mobility is growing not only in scale but also in quality supporting the development of language, digital, and intercultural skills, thereby enhancing social and economic resilience. Practicalc Implications: The results presented in the article shows that international educational mobility has practical significance as a tool for strengthening social security, integration, and employability. It can support educational and social policies, contributing to socio-economic stability. Originality/Value: The article offers an original perspective connection international educational mobility with social security, highlighting its impact on integration, employability, and stability. In the Polish context, it provides arguments for treating mobility as a strategic tool of social policy.

Keywords: Social security; international educational mobility; European Union; Erasmus+; social integration; labour market. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I23 J13 J24 J61 O52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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