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The webinar series was developed as part of the joint Erasmus+ project "From Okay to Slay – Pathways to High-Quality International Youth Projects", implemented in collaboration with members of the "Platform Network", a network of youth organizations from all over Europe. The project, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, aimed to strengthen the quality, impact, and sustainability of international youth work by bringing together experienced practitioners and organizations from across Europe.
The series consists of five webinars designed to share knowledge, practical tools, and inspiring examples for youth workers and project coordinators engaged in international youth projects. The webinars cover key topics in contemporary youth work, including Youth Participation, Youth Leadership, Mental Health, Youth Exchanges, and The Power of Automation.
By exploring these themes, participants can gain valuable insights, exchange experiences with peers, and discover practical approaches to enhancing the quality and impact of their youth projects.
Webinar - Youth Leadership:
This webinar focuses on the qualification and professional development of youth leaders. It explores roles, responsibilities, team structures, and key competencies needed in youth projects, as well as concrete methods for reflection, evaluation, and quality assurance in youth work.
Learning outcomes:
Clarifying roles and responsibilities in youth projects
Strengthening personal and social competencies
Learning practical methods for reflection and evaluation
Improving professionalism and effectiveness in youth leadership
Webinar - Youth Exchanges:
This webinar provides practical guidance for planning, implementing, and reflecting on youth exchanges. Based on real-life experience, it highlights common mistakes, success factors, and concrete do’s and don’ts that help ensure quality, learning outcomes, and positive group dynamics in youth exchange projects.
Learning outcomes:
Understanding key success factors in youth exchanges
Avoiding common mistakes in planning and implementation
Strengthening group processes and facilitation skills
Improving quality and learning outcomes of exchanges
Webinar - Mental Health:
Youth projects can be demanding for both young people and those working with them. This webinar addresses mental health in youth projects, focusing on self-care, mentoring, support systems, and available resources. It aims to strengthen awareness and resilience among youth workers and volunteers.
Learning outcomes:
Increasing awareness of mental health in youth projects
Learning self-care strategies for youth workers and volunteers
Understanding mentoring and support structures
Knowing where to find help and resources
Webinar - Youth Participation:
Projects only have an impact when young people are actively involved in shaping and participating in them. This webinar focuses on youth participation in international youth work, exploring practical approaches to meaningfully engage young people at every stage of a project. Participants will discover methods, tools, and good practices that foster ownership, inclusion, and active citizenship, while creating spaces where young people's voices are genuinely heard and valued.
Learning outcomes:
Understanding the principles and importance of meaningful youth participation
Exploring methods and tools to actively involve young people in projects and decision-making processes
Learning how to create inclusive and participatory environments
Gaining inspiration from good practices and peer experiences in youth participation
Webinar - Automation Tools:
This webinar explores how automation tools can simplify administrative and repetitive tasks in youth work, freeing up more time and energy for what truly matters — the people and the projects. Participants will gain practical insights into relevant tools, reflect on how to use them responsibly, and discover how to save time without losing the human touch in their work with young people
Learning outcomes:
Understanding which automation tools are relevant for youth work
Identifying practical ways to reduce administrative burden
Applying automation responsibly and without replacing meaningful human interaction
Knowing where to start and how to build on existing digital skills
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