GET IN NET Training Course on Management of a Transnational Youth Initiative Project

G.I.N. is a Network Training course open to all 35 National Agencies of Erasmus+ Programme. This is a Training Course developed within the framework of Transnational Youth Initiatives of the Erasmus+ programme (Key Action 2, Strategic Partnership) targeting young people (16-30) involved in an organization or informal group. G.I.N. TC aims to improve international co-operation and consequently increase the quality of Transnational Youth Initiatives. The course methodology is based on the concept of experimental learning, in a atmosphere where participants can learn from each other and feel empowered to initiate their projects. Why participate in this training course? We want to help you to develop and implement an innovative and successful youth initiative project for your community, under Key action 2, strategic partnerships. What are the objectives of “Get in Net”? 1.To increase understanding about the “Transnational Youth Initiatives” under Key Action 2 within the EU programme “Erasmus+”, focusing on the field of Youth. 2.To develop competences for international and educational project management in the field of Youth 3.To support development of sustainable partnerships for the future Transnational youth initiatives 4.To provide support and guidance in the development of Transnational youth initiatives Who can apply? Young people between 16 -30 from any European country that are motivated to develop and implement an international youth initiative that promotes social commitment and reflects entrepreneurial spirit. In order to apply, you should: • Be a citizen of one of the Erasmus + programme countries (28 European Union countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey); • Be able to talk and work in English; • Be an open-minded, curious person, willing to work with other people at an international level; • Represent an organization or a group of young people (4 or more young people); • Be willing to prepare, apply and implement a transnational youth initiative,, as part a group or organization; • Preferably have an idea about what project you would like to do. What is the programme about? The programme is designed to enable you to develop and realize your Transnational Youth Initiative projects to be implemented after the course, including the following: - Erasmus+ programme – focus on Transnational Youth Initiatives - Project management - Teamwork - Intercultural experience - Contact making Which methods will we use? The course will be based on the principles and practices of non-formal education, taking into account your needs, motivations and previous experiences as the starting point of the programme. A diversity of working methods will be used for learning about Transnational Youth Initiative project management: • Team exercises with reflection (debriefing), • discussions, • brainstorming, • debates, • simulations, • etc. You will receive active support for working on specific projects (preparation, implementation, evaluation) and for applying to key Action 2 (transnational youth initiatives, under Strategic partnerships in Erasmus+ programme. There will be space for regular feedback and evaluations. Who pays what? Sending costs (travel costs, insurance) will be covered by the National Agency in your country. Hosting costs (accommodation, food, programme activities and local transport) will be covered by the National Agency of Czech Republic. What is the working language? English How to apply for “Get in Net”? Please fill in an application form. Only one representative per group / organization can apply for the training course.