Cross the Line - European youth work for future youth workers

Are you excited about youth work and do you want to exchange about it with your fellow students from Hungary, Belgium-Flanders, Estonia, Ireland and Germany?
Do you want to learn more about European youth work? 
Do you believe that European cooperation can support local challenges in youth work?
Do you want to dive into a truly international, inspirational and also fun international week?

If the answer is YES, join us in ‘Cross The Line’!

Why?

‘Cross the Line’ wants to build bridges between higher education and youth work and also between formal and non-formal ways of learning.  ‘Cross The Line’ wants to create a space for sharing, reflection, debate and dialogue regarding value-based youth work from local realities to European level and will do this by: 

Identifying common dilemmas and obstacles in value-based youth work, and using a critical approach to understand the role of a youth worker in overcoming them. 

Enhancing professional identity development through exploring different contexts of participants.

Exploring how EU programmes Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps can be used as possible tools and means in empowering young people to tackle different topics, and challenges through (international) cooperation. 

How?

No lectures on the programme, but a dynamic learner-centred approach combining active non-formal learning methods, experiential learning, group work, visits to local youth work practice, discussions, open space and reflection. 

Who are we looking for?

For each country, we are looking for 6 students who:

• are passionate about youth work,
• have some experience in youth work (e.g. through an internship, voluntary youth work, work) and understand the importance of relationships with young people engaged in youth work activities,
• can explain in general what youth work is about in your country and which challenges that brings professionally,
• want to grow professionally by reflecting upon the challenges, the boundaries and the professional role of youth work in an international environment,
• are committed to the whole course actively, including preparation and follow-up,
• understand and are able to work in English.

If you have questions concerning how this learning experience may be recognised as part of your studies please contact the lecturers from whom you have received the invitation.

Practicalities 

By the end of January, you will receive all the practical information you need to prepare well for this training course.  Attending an online gathering with all the participants and the team is mandatory on the 16th of February from 14:30 to 16:00 Central European Time. 

Arrival day is Monday 18th March and departure day is Saturday 23rd March. The programme starts on Monday afternoon 18 March and finishes on Friday 22nd March in the evening after dinner.

The training is funded by the Erasmus+ Youth programme and includes your stay at the venue in gender-based shared rooms with a private bathroom, all meals from Monday night until Saturday breakfast time and the reimbursement of your travel costs. 

The activity is organised under the framework of Education and Training of Youth Workers Strategic National Agencies' Cooperation. The co-organising National Agencies of this activity are:

• JINT vzw | Belgian-Flemish National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth,
• Haridus- ja Noorteamet | Estonian National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth,
• Leargas | Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth,
• JUGEND für Europa | German National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth.