Youth ChooZe - doors to enter the labour market

To achieve the aim of the programme, we set the following objectives: - to develop communication skills through applied improvisation - increase the capacity of youth workers by enriching their toolkit and offering innovative activities that better responds to the needs of unemployed youth in their countries - to provide a space for sharing best practices focusing on employability skills - to introduce Youthpass as a tool for self-assessment, evaluation and recognition of non-formal learning Who is this course for? This course is youth workers, educators, trainers, mentors, coaches, members and leaders of organizations and communities, who work with groups and teams of young people. What will we do? We will train communication skills through applied improvisation: active listening, observation, body language, the use of physical space and voice, sensing others, creating and maintaining connection in communication, practicing different communication styles, forming your message and getting it through, communication in a team. We will focus on the characteristics of the communication of Y and Z generations and will put it into the context of employability. We will also explore employability skills: matching strengths with interests, improving sense of initiative and creativity, enhancing networking, reading comprehension of job ads, writing and tailoring CV & cover letter, creating creative CVs, acting on a job interview, learning about social entrepreneurship and much more. We will also provide space for sharing tools and methods that fosters the conscious choice of youth how to get engaged with the labour market.