Be a leader, take the initiative !

Main AIM and context The main aim of this International training course on leadership and pro-active civil society attitude is to equip the participants with competences in terms of leadership and entrepreneurship. Through the designed as such training course the learners would develop practical skills of working with groups and handling group process, public speaking, youth project management, negotiation. Through the supporting learning process the course aims to develop entrepreneurial leadership qualities of participants as important aspect to be brought on the job market. The project proposes to foster the active involvement of young people in society and inspire them to act as multipliers of the gained knowledge in their local communities. Objectives • To develop a common understanding of the concept of leadership and explore instruments for its promotion among groups of young people in civil society • To develop the participants’ understanding of the key principles of leadership and how to apply them • To promote entrepreneurial leadership among the young people • To encourage exchange of good practices related to innovative youth projects • To improve participants’ skills in project-management related to youth projects • To propose new tools, approaches and to identify ways to further develop youth entrepreneurship in Europe • To empower young leaders to act as multipliers of the gained competences in their local communities