Youthpass - Recognition of Non-formal Learning in "Youth in Action"

The recognition of non-formal learning became more and more important in the years 2005 and 2006 all over Europe – and it has a lot of faces! Several initiatives took place, e.g. Bridges for Recognition in January 2005 (http://www.salto-youth.net/bridgesReport/), which prepared the field for further developments in the youth field already. At the same time, Youthpass was planned and started in April 2005 as the strategy on validation and recognition of non-formal learning within the context of the YOUTH programme (which will become the “Youth in Action” programme from 2007). What is the aim of the Training Course? The aim is to prepare people and organisations for the implementation of Youthpass. What are the objectives of the Training Course? - To explore the concepts and practise of recognition and validation of non-formal learning in the future Youth in Action programme - To compare viewpoints and opinions about the introduction of Youthpass in the different countries - To use the multiplying resources of the Training Course for the further implementation of Youthpass - To use the Training Course as a concrete example for implementing Youthpass in Action 5 (future Action 4) What is the target group of the Training Course? We are looking for participants who are: - Interested people from organisations using the YOUTH/Youth in Action programme and are willing to work on recognition (maybe afterwards in co-operation with the NAs) coming from Programme countries and coming from Partner countries (max. five participants) - Able to communicate in English For detailed information, please have a look at the attached invitation.