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Training Course
21-28 May 2025 | Breaza, Romania
European Youth Work Through a Generational Lens
�� 21 – 28 May 2025 | Breaza, Romania
How do generational differences shape youth work in Europe?
Are you a youth worker, educator, trainer, or facilitator seeking to understand how different generations engage in youth work, activism, and learning? This training course will help you explore, adapt, and innovate youth work practices to remain relevant and impactful in an evolving generational landscape.
�� About the Training
This six-day experiential training course will examine the challenges and opportunities that arise from working with young people across multiple generations, from digital natives to those with different lived experiences. Through non-formal education methods, reflection, and hands-on activities, we will explore:
The evolution of youth work and generational differences
How stereotypes shape intergenerational dynamics
Adapting methodologies for new generations
Cross-generational collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Digitalization and its impact on social interactions across generations
�� Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
✅ Develop strategies to adapt youth work practices for changing generational needs
✅ Improve communication and intercultural collaboration across age groups
✅ Enhance professional competencies in designing non-formal education methods suitable for diverse youth audiences
✅ Gain tools for bridging generational gaps in European youth work
�� Methodology
This training follows non-formal education principles, with an emphasis on experiential learning, creative expression, and interactive methodologies. Participants will engage in:
�� Role-playing and storytelling to experience generational perspectives
�� Case studies and debates on youth engagement across time
�� Workshops on digital footprints and cognitive maps
�� Timeline Walk & Bridge Building – an experiential activity exploring generational influences
�� Open Space discussions to exchange challenges and solutions
�� Who Can Participate?
This training is designed for:
�� Youth workers, educators, and trainers
�� Project managers and facilitators working with diverse youth groups
�� Mentors and leaders supporting young people in different stages of life
�� Anyone curious about generational shifts and their impact on youth work
Participants should be:
✅ At least 18 years old
✅ Motivated to explore and reflect on generational inclusion in youth work
✅ Open to intercultural learning and collaboration
✅ Able to communicate in English
�� Programme Overview
�� Arrival Day
Welcome & introduction to the training
Ice-breaking activities and cultural exploration of Breaza
Day 1: Understanding Generational Differences
Introduction to generations in youth work
Stereotypes & Identity: "Onion Game"
Comparing Generations Across Cultures
Reflection & Daily Evaluation
Day 2: Intergenerational Youth Work in Action
Youth Work with Second-Generation Migrants
Study visit: Interaction with local institutions and youth organizations
Empathy Across Generations – Exploring real-life challenges
Film Screening & Debate
Day 3: Digitalization & Generational Influence
The Digital Footprint & Cognitive Maps – How tech shapes interactions
Adapting Youth Work for New Generations (Open Space discussions)
Creating Solutions for Generational Gaps
Intercultural Evening
Day 4: Designing a New Approach to Youth Work
Building Guidelines for Youth Work Exchanges
Co-Creation of Tools for Inclusive Intergenerational Learning
Reflection & Peer Feedback
Cultural Night
Day 5: Exploring Romanian Culture & Heritage
Cultural visit: Understanding Romania through a generational lens
Connecting Tradition & Modernity in Youth Work
Finalizing Youth Exchange Designs
Day 6: Closing & Future Steps
YouthPass Reflection – Mapping personal and professional growth
Follow-up Planning & Future Collaborations
Final Evaluation & Celebration
�� Location & Accommodation
�� Breaza, Romania – A tranquil setting ideal for reflection, learning, and collaboration. Participants will stay in shared rooms, fostering a community atmosphere.
�� Important to Know
⚠️ This training involves self-reflection and experiential learning that may challenge perspectives.
�� It does not provide all-encompassing generational theory, but it builds the foundation for adapting youth work across generations.
�� The training includes outdoor activities, so bring comfortable clothing
�� How to Apply?
Interested in joining? Apply here.
The call is aimed only to countries mentioned in the Travel reimbursement section.
Deadline for application 20.04.2025
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http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13148
This Training Course is
for 16 participants
from Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Working language(s):
English
A.C.T.O.R. - Asociatia Culturala pentru Teatru si Origami din Romania (Youth NGO)
Contact for questions:
No participation fee required.
Costs will be covered by the hosting organization.
Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the Erasmus+ program rules, based on the actual costs incurred and within the maximum amounts allocated per participant per country.
Below is the breakdown of the maximum travel cost reimbursement per participant, per country, based on Erasmus+ funding guidelines:
Romania (Hosting Country): 0 No reimbursement
Neighboring Countries (e.g., Bulgaria, Hungary): Up to €180
Other European Countries (e.g., Germany, France, Italy, Spain): Up to €275
Distant European Countries (e.g., Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Sweden): Up to €360
The call is aimed only to countries mentioned in the Travel reimbursement section.
Reimbursement will be provided only upon submission of original travel documents (boarding passes, invoices, tickets) and adherence to eco-friendly travel principles where applicable. Participants are encouraged to choose sustainable travel options, such as trains or buses, where possible.
For any specific inquiries regarding travel costs, please contact us