Advanced Youthpass TC for EVS trainers

AIM The aim of this course is to have participants acquire competences in response to their learning and in-service needs in order to exploit the full potential of the Youthpass process within the EVS training cycle. OBJECTIVES: 1) To help participants assess their learning needs regarding Youthpass vis-à-vis their practices and EVS projects. 2) To inquire about and reflect upon the Youthpass concept and Youthpass process in NFL in general, and EVS training cycle in particular. 3) To identify existing and potential competences for EVS trainers to assure the quality of the implementation of the Youthpass process. 4) To inquire about and reflect upon the best practices in different countries in regards to the application of Youthpass in the EVS training cycle. 5) To exchange experiences, best practices and learning tools to improve the quality of the Youthpass process within the EVS training cycle. 6) To provide an open space to raise relevant issues, questions and situations regarding the implementation of the Youthpass process in EVS with a focus on recognition of NFL and youth work, and employability. 7) To envision possible scenarios for the implementation and further development of Youthpass beyond EVS and YiA. By the end of the course participants will have gone a step further into the Youthpass process in terms of shared experiences and competence acquisition within the EVS training cycle and beyond. The methodology used in this TC is based on non-formal education and it is fully functional and topic-related. It consists of a variety of strength-based non-formal learning exercises and techniques, such as group work, role-playing, simulations, reflection, creation activities, interviews, brainstorming, debriefing, etc., that are used to introduce, experiment with and analyse the different contents. PARTICIPANT PROFILE • Running training activities in EVS projects at organisations (SO-HO) or in the EVS training cycle activities organised by National Agencies or SALTO Resource Centres; • Interested and willing to share their professional experiences about Youthpass in EVS and other areas; • Motivated to explore the local realities and specificities of Youthpass implementation in EVS; • Having prior experience in international youth work, Youthpass and EVS; • Over 18 years old; • Being able to actively communicate in English.