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Training of Trainers “Power up your training with generative AI”
Training Course
4-11 November 2025 | Gyumri, Armenia
International Youth Work Trainers Guild invites you to participate in the inaugural Training of Trainers “Power up your training with generative AI,” organized as part of our Erasmus+ accreditation approved by the German National Agency. This training is designed to develop and strengthen digital competences for youth work trainers at all stages of their careers.
Objectives:
- Equip participants with the skills to critically evaluate various AI tools and platforms, enabling them to select the most appropriate technologies for their specific training needs.
- Increasing competencies in designing AI-based mini-projects, supporting the implementation of training activities in the field of youth.
- Foster an understanding of ethical considerations related to the AI use in youth work training context.
- Support networking and international cooperation of trainers working in the field of youth.
Preliminary training programme:
Day 1: Getting to know participants and training introduction with needs analysis.
Day 2: Understanding AI - myths, truths, and general background overview. AI training assistant.
Day 3: Ethical considerations of AI in training context. Study visits to local tech centers.
Day 4: Workshops and peer-led sessions exploring AI tools
Day 5: Practical application, creation work and debriefing on experience.
Day 6: Exploring remaining issues, further learning pathways, networking, evaluation.
Please note that the programme will be adapted according to the needs and self-assessment of selected participants.
Participant Profile
This training welcomes both newcomers and experienced trainers in the youth work sector.
The Trainer in the field of youth is defined as someone “who shapes, guides and accompanies the learning processes of individuals or groups. Trainers design and implement educational activities based on the values and principles of youth work and non-formal learning; they create conditions that promote the learners’ individual development, and they shape the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for youth work”*
Who Should Apply?
Individuals currently working as trainers/facilitators, either locally or internationally, and eager to develop or expand their skills in using generative AI within youth work training settings.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Language: Participants must have a good working knowledge of English to engage fully in the course.
- Residency: Applicants must reside in one of the eligible countries (please review the call for the complete list).
- Available to participate the entire duration of the training course.
- Ready to dedicate at least 8 hours for preparation before the training.
Apply now using the application form https://forms.gle/DKJHRwa4a3Na2Xzo7
Team of Trainers
Laimonas Ragauskas, Awero, International Youth Work Trainers Guild: http://trainers.salto-youth.net/LaimonasRagauskas
Gvantsa Mezvrishvili, Addo Academy, CYP, International Youth Work Trainers Guild: https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/toy/gvantsa-mezvrishvili.5835/
*Trainer’s definition source: European Training Strategy (2018), A competence model for trainers working at international level: tools to get started, available at www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-3858/Booklet_Tools_to_Get_Started_Final.pdf
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Applications are closed
The application deadline was 8 August 2025.
Date of selection: 15 August 2025
Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13790
This Training Course is
for 25 participants
from Albania, Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Eastern Partnership countries 
and recommended for
Trainers
International Youth Work Trainers Guild (Others)
We are an independent supportive community of trainers in the international youth work sector that advocates on behalf of and contributes to each other’s professional development.
Contact for questions:
Vitalii Volodchenko
E-Mail:
Phone: 00000
Costs
Participation fee
Participation fee: €70 for non-members of the International Youth Work Trainers Guild.
In justified cases, you may request a discounted or waived fee—this should not be a barrier to your participation.
Accommodation and food
This course is partially co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, and therefore, most of the costs (training, meals, accommodation) will be covered by the organisers.
Visa costs: reimbursed up to €100 per person.
Special needs support: covered based on actual costs (to be agreed by both parties).
Travel reimbursement
Travel costs will be reimbursed based on the real costs not exceeding the lump sums based on the travel distances, in Euro:
10-99 km - 28 / Green travel - 56
100-499 km - 211 / Green travel - 285
500-1999 km - 309 / Green travel 417
2000-2999 km - 395 / Green travel 535
Only justified costs will be eligible for reimbursement. If your travel will exceed the lump sums above, the remaining costs shall be covered by the participant or their sending organisation.