I, the trainer

The main purpose of the project is to develop the Youth Workers competences regarding the preparation, implementation and evaluation of a training session. The project will be divided in 2 parts: - 31 March-9 April: the training course * - 6-13 June: the youth exchange ** By participating in the TC, you will learn how to be a better trainer. One participant from each country will have the chance to come back, in June, as a trainer for the YE, in order to practice the training skills. * You will be selected for the TC, based on this Salto Application. ** The selection for the YE will take place during the TC and it will be based on participants’ motivation and involvement. Project’s objectives: 1. Developing the participants’ knowledge about finding young people needs, establish objectives, choose the proper method and increase their awareness about the role of a trainer (good listener, motivator, team player). 2. Improving the youth workers’ communication skills (speaking in front of a group, nonverbal communication), animation skills (catch the attention of a group, make the session enjoyable) and their ability to conduct a debriefing. 3. Help the participants’ understand the power of a well prepared trainer and his ability to improve other people's competences, and develop a more open attitude toward non-formal learning. By participating in this TC you will develop the following skills, knowledge and attitudes: ● Public speaking ● Teamwork ● Leadership ● Conflict resolution ● Non-formal methods implementation ● Self-organization ● Communication ● Types of education ● Motivation ● Methods of reflections ● Team building ● Evaluation methods ● Open-mindedness ● Self confidence Participants profile: - youth workers - trainers (mostly beginners) - youth leaders that want to become trainers - involved in an NGO or in a group that works with young people - motivated to become a better trainer - willingness to develop training courses for their community