Trained to Lead: The Youth Managers of Tomorrow

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Project Description

The project “Trained to Lead: The Youth Managers of Tomorrow” is an Erasmus+ initiative aimed at equipping 30 youth workers from six European countries—Luxembourg, Romania, Lithuania, Turkey, Poland, and the Netherlands—with advanced management and leadership skills. This training course, will be hosted in Luxembourg In May, provides participants with essential tools to address real-world challenges in youth work. Sessions focus on conflict resolution, assertive communication, team dynamics, and innovative non-formal education methods, fostering effective youth group management.
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Project goals

The project provided comprehensive insights into digital youth work, including strategies for promoting Erasmus+ opportunities, effective use of digital tools, and managing counterproductive habits. It supported informed practice, fostering innovation, ethical practices, and effective communication to maximise positive impact.

How do these objectives contribute to the overall mission of the L’ Ecole Des Valeurs association?

The project enhanced digital competencies, aligning with the mission to promote values-based education and youth empowerment. It enriched the educational landscape and prepared young individuals for a digital world.

Skills obtained at the end of the project

Fostering a reflective, critical and open-minded approach to digital change. Participants developed the ability to critically assess digital content and proficiency in creating digital content. They used technology to support active citizenship, social inclusion, collaboration, and goal achievement. Awareness of the opportunities, limitations, effects, and risks associated with using digital tools were emphasised, along with understanding how digital technologies can enhance communication, creativity, and innovation.

Additionally, participants enhanced personal, social, and ‘learning-to-learn’ competence, including confidence in achieving goals, decision-making skills, and constructive communication in diverse environments. Respect for diversity, assertiveness, and motivation was also cultivated, along with an understanding of codes of conduct in digital contexts.

Description of beneficiaries, partners and founder

Beneficiaries:

30 youth workers actively involved in partner organizations, representing Luxembourg, Romania, Lithuania, Turkey, Poland, and the Netherlands.

Partners:

  • L’ecole des Valeurs (Luxembourg) – Applicant
  • Școala de Valori (Romania) – Partner
  • Centrines Europos Tribuna (Lithuania) – Partner
  • Fundacja 108 (Poland) – Partner
  • Pangea Gençlik Derneği (Turkey) – Partner
  • Stichting Jong Noord (Netherlands) – Partner

Funders: ERASMUS +

Project Goals

Enhance youth workers’ skills in conflict resolution, team dynamics, and assertive communication.
Foster leadership, teamwork, and time management competencies for effective project management.
Introduce five innovative non-formal educational methods for youth work.
Empower participants to confidently apply their management skills for the benefit of their organizations and communities.

How do these objectives contribute to the overall mission of the L’ Ecole Des Valeurs association?

This project aligns with L’Ecole des Valeurs’ mission to empower youth workers through non-formal education and foster civic engagement. By developing key management skills, the organization enhances its capacity to create impactful programs and strengthen community bonds.

Impact

  • Youth workers will become confident leaders, capable of inspiring and managing their teams effectively.
  • Partner organizations will see increased motivation among staff, improved project outcomes, and strengthened community impact.
  • Local communities will benefit from better-organized activities and innovative non-formal education initiatives.

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Presenting the real impact

The project inspired a new generation of exceptional trainers, elevating the quality of youth training across partner organisations. The ripple effect of improved sessions positively impacted countless young individuals, fostering growth, empowerment, and learning.