TICTAC Training Course & Partnership Building Activity

Objectives

The overall aim of the TICTAC TC/PBA is to develop participants’ competences for implementing ‘Mobility of Youth Workers’ projects within ERASMUS+ (Youth) Programme, as support measures in an organisation's long-term strategy.

The specific objectives are:
● to promote the ERASMUS+ (Youth) Programme as an educational tool;
● to explore ERASMUS+ (Youth) Programme with a special focus on quality international cooperation, particularly on youthworkers mobility;
● to understand the role ERASMUS+ (Youth) Programme within a long term local strategy;
● to develop the first steps of organising a ‘Mobility of Youth Workers’ project in the youth field within an international team;
● to develop participants’ competences in planning Non Formal Education and Intercultural Learning processes;
● to promote Youth Participation and Active Citizenship as key elements when designing a European and international project.

Target group

The TICTAC is designed for professional youth workers and youth leaders, who :

• are working directly with young people on a regular basis in a youth work or youth-related services
• have experienced an international event/activity before (not necessarily a project under the ERASMUS+ (Youth) or European Solidarity Corps programmes);
• are motivated to learn about and make use of the ERASMUS+ (Youth) programme for creating or strengthening international partnerships;
• are willing to work on the quality of their international projects;
• have the support of an organisation to attend the TICTAC and are in the position to implement European youth worker mobility projects in their organisation,
• are minimum 18 years old,
• are able to use English as a working language in order to establish effective communication during group-work and sessions. A low level of English will limit learning opportunities.

Methods and methodology

The TICTAC is built around strategic planning and a real project cycle. During the course participants and trainers will explore the dimensions of such a project (planning – wording – reviewing – applying) thanks to a simulation exercise, case studies, and working groups. Besides, the trainers’ team will provide activities to improve the group dynamics and a final evaluation.

Composition of the team

The TICTAC will be delivered by TICTAC Trainers Jo Claeys and Denis Morel.

Accommodation

Participants will share a room with a participant of the same gender.