TC “Empowering Youth Workers for Impact”
Summary
The course responds to a growing need in the youth sector: youth workers are expected to cover multiple roles: mentor, facilitator, project manager, community builder, digital educator, yet they often lack the structured support, recognition and professional pathways required to perform these roles effectively. Through a highly dynamic program based on non-formal education, the training will guide participants in mapping the diverse roles that youth workers take on, identifying the skills and competences needed for each role, and analyzing the challenges and support needs faced in their daily practice. Participants will explore the ETS Competence Model for Youth Workers, learn how to assess their own competences, and discover concrete strategies, tools and resources to strengthen their work with young people.
Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Dates: 13. - 18. 04. 2026.
Application: Active
Main objectives:
Map the diverse functions youth workers may perform in different contexts, associated tasks, and competences needed
Help participants identify the skills, attitudes & knowledge required to fulfill their roles and offer tools & methodologies to develop competencies.
Explore challenges & identify structural, emotional, organisational & professional needs and develop strategies & solutions to improve quality & sustainability of youth work.
Present career opportunities in the youth sector and strengthen employability & recognition.
Participant profile:
Croatian residency
18+ years old
youth worker or actively involved in the work of an organization
wants to improve their knowledge of youth work
wants to learn new skills, methods, and tools
can communicate in English on a sufficient level
the project is fully financed by the European Commission as part of the Erasmus+ Programme
cost of food, accommodation and travel (up to 309€) is fully covered!
you can apply for the project until the 25th of January at 12.00!