Training of Multipliers for the European YOUTH Programme

In 2006-7, ToM Seminar 1 is hosted from 08 to 16 June 2006 by the Bulgarian National Agency and Seminar 2 is hosted from 27 November to 03 December 2006 by the Turkish National Agency. OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING OF MULTIPLIERS To give the participants the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, and competencies: - knowledge of the YOUTH Programme - understanding of the concept of non-formal education - knowledge of youth work realities in different European countries - intercultural competence - skills to gather, select, and give information - skills to present the specific relevant information and ideas to others - skills to discover, analyse, and adequately address needs of potential programme users - skills to motivate others - skills to plan, run, and evaluate multiplying projects THE 5 PHASES OF TOM PHASE I. Preparation of participants at national level PHASE II. International Training: Initial Seminar of 7 days PHASE III. Practical experience – multiplying projects at local/regional level PHASE IV. International Training of 5 days: Evaluation and further skill development PHASE V. Evaluation and follow-up at national level Essential for the success of the whole process is the co-operation of the National Agencies with participants and their support during the course. Profile of a ToM participant A potential participant of the Training of Multiplier is somebody who: - has experience within the YOUTH Programme - has basic knowledge about the YOUTH Programme and its different actions - is part/or is ready to be part of a network which enables them to act as a multiplier - works directly with young people or works with people who work with youngsters - is in active contact with other potential users of the YOUTH Programme - is willing and ready to co-operate with the National Agency - will implement a project with multiplying effect during the module and preferably will continue afterwards - is above 18 - is able to work in the language of the training module (English) - is committed to the total duration of the training course