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Program Name: Youth Work Quality and Recognition Program

Target Audience: Youth workers, youth work organizations, maybe street work organization, and stakeholders involved in the development and recognition of youth work in Lithuania.

Objectives and Activities:

Objectives: To strengthen the professional identity and competencies of youth workers. To promote the recognition of youth work at self, social, political, and formal levels. To ensure consistent quality standards across youth work practices.

Activities: Organizing training and certification workshops for youth workers. Facilitating peer learning and exchange through Erasmus+ mobility projects. Developing quality assurance tools and guidelines. Conducting advocacy meetings with policymakers to promote formal recognition.

Mission and Vision Alignment:

This program directly supports our association’s mission to professionalize and recognize youth work in Lithuania. It ensures that youth workers receive proper training, ethical guidance, and recognition for their contributions, strengthening both the quality and credibility of youth work nationwide.

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Objectives and Activities: What are the main goals of the program, and what activities will help achieve them?

Mission and Vision Alignment: How does this program reflect and support the mission and vision of your association?

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Objectives and Activities: What are the main goals of the program, and what activities will help achieve them?

Mission and Vision Alignment: How does this program reflect and support the mission and vision of your association?

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Program Name: What is the title of the program?

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Objectives and Activities: What are the main goals of the program, and what activities will help achieve them?

Mission and Vision Alignment: How does this program reflect and support the mission and vision of your association?

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Target Audience: Who is the program designed for (e.g., youth workers, organizations, etc.)?

Objectives and Activities: What are the main goals of the program, and what activities will help achieve them?

Mission and Vision Alignment: How does this program reflect and support the mission and vision of your association?

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Target Audience: Who is the program designed for (e.g., youth workers, organizations, etc.)?

Objectives and Activities: What are the main goals of the program, and what activities will help achieve them?

Mission and Vision Alignment: How does this program reflect and support the mission and vision of your association?

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Program Name: Empowerment of Youth Workers to Support Children Survivors of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)

Target Audience: Youth Workers throughout the country members or not of NGOs working with children - survivors of ACE, social workers, teachers

Programs Objectives :

1. Enhance Professional Competences - Expert Hub to develop tranining program

2. Promote Inclusive Practices - Piloting the training program

3. Build Advocacy Skills: to support awareness raising efforts to put the topic of children ACE survivors in public agendd

Program Activities :

1. Training Curriculim and Toolkit Development (competence matrix)

2. Piloting workshops

3. Supervising Sessions and Life Long Learning recognition activities

4. Recognition, validation and certification of competencies process

Mission and Vission Alignment

Mission : To empower young people with expertise knowledge and improve their skills

Vission : Highly skilled and resilient community of youth workers with special knowledge and expertise to work with traumatised children

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Program Name: EmpowerYouth

Target Audience:

Youth workers and educators in your country who are involved in supporting young people aged 13-19.

Organizations and institutions that work closely with youth workers and educators.

Objectives and Activities:

Objective 1: Enhance emotional resilience and mental health skills

Workshops on Stress Management and Emotional Regulation: Provide practical tools and techniques for managing stress and improving emotional well-being.

Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions: Offer regular mindfulness and meditation sessions to promote emotional resilience.

Objective 2: Develop competencies in conflict management and leadership

Conflict Resolution Training: Conduct interactive workshops on conflict resolution strategies and techniques.

Leadership Development Courses: Offer courses on leadership skills, including effective communication, team building, and decision-making.

Role-Playing and Simulation Exercises: Engage participants in role-playing scenarios to practice conflict management and leadership skills.

Objective 3: Promote sustainable practices and green employment awareness

Sustainability Workshops: Educate youth workers on sustainable practices and their importance.

Green Job Opportunities Seminars: Provide information on green employment opportunities and how to prepare for them.

Environmental Projects: Encourage and support youth workers to initiate and lead environmental projects in their communities.

Objective 4: Utilize EU Programs and Tools

Europass and Youthpass Training: Offer training sessions on how to effectively use Europass and Youthpass to document skills and enhance mobility.

Self-Assessment Workshops with YOCOMO Tool: Conduct workshops on using the YOCOMO Self-Assessment Tool for personal and professional development.

Networking and Collaboration Events: Organize events to connect youth workers with EU programs and opportunities for collaboration.

Mission and Vision Alignment:

Mission Alignment:

Support and Develop: The program provides comprehensive training and development opportunities for youth workers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively support young people.

Educate: Through workshops, seminars, and courses, the program educates youth workers on essential topics such as emotional regulation, conflict management, sustainability, and EU tools.

Promote Well-being: By focusing on emotional resilience, mental health, and sustainable practices, the program promotes the overall well-being of both youth workers and the young people they serve.

Vision Alignment:

Empowered: The program aims to empower youth workers by providing them with the skills and resources needed to make a positive impact in their communities.

Connected: Through networking events and collaboration opportunities, the program fosters a connected and supportive community of youth workers.

Change: By enhancing the competencies and capabilities of youth workers, the program seeks to drive positive change in the lives of young people and their communities.

Growth: The program promotes continuous growth and development, both personally and professionally, for youth workers and the young people they support.

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Program Name:

"Youth Work Excellence: Professional Empowerment for Youth Workers"

Target Audience:

The program targets youth workers across my country, particularly those working with marginalized and vulnerable populations, including youth with disabilities, youth in rural areas, and those facing socio-economic challenges. The program is open to both new and experienced youth workers, including those from NGOs, community organizations, schools, and government institutions involved in youth work.

Mission and Vision Alignment:

This program aligns with the broader mission of empowering youth workers to develop their skills, knowledge, and emotional resilience while promoting inclusivity and collaboration in their work. The vision is to cultivate a highly skilled and motivated community of youth workers who are equipped to lead inclusive, innovative, and sustainable initiatives that positively impact youth, particularly vulnerable populations.

Program Objectives:

1. Enhance Professional Competencies: Provide youth workers with advanced tools and methodologies for effective youth engagement, leadership, and program development.

2. Support Emotional Well-being: Help youth workers manage job-related stress, prevent burnout, and build emotional resilience to maintain long-term dedication to their work.

3. Promote Inclusive Practices: Equip youth workers with the skills and knowledge to design and implement programs that are inclusive of youth from all backgrounds, particularly those with disabilities or from marginalized communities.

4. Foster Innovation and Sustainability: Encourage youth workers to design innovative, sustainable programs that address current societal challenges such as unemployment, mental health, and digital inclusion.

5. Build Advocacy Skills: Empower youth workers to advocate for youth rights and influence youth-related policies on local, national, and international levels.

Program Activities:

1. Skills Development Workshops:

A series of workshops tailored to the professional needs of youth workers, including:

Advanced Leadership and Facilitation: Training on how to lead youth groups effectively, mentor young people, and facilitate discussions on sensitive topics like mental health, discrimination, and social inclusion.

Program Design and Evaluation: Best practices in designing, implementing, and evaluating impactful programs for diverse youth populations.

Inclusive Youth Engagement: Workshops on working with marginalized groups, such as youth with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and rural youth, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities and support.

2. Emotional Resilience and Self-Care Sessions:

Well-being and Self-Care: Sessions designed to help youth workers recognize signs of burnout, practice self-care, and maintain emotional well-being. This could include mindfulness, stress management techniques, and access to mental health resources.

Peer Counseling Circles: Small, facilitated support groups where youth workers can share their challenges, seek advice, and offer mutual support in a safe environment.

3. National Peer Networking Forum:

Collaborative Learning: Opportunities for youth workers to connect and collaborate with their peers through an online platform and regional in-person meetups. This forum encourages knowledge-sharing and collaboration on projects that address specific youth challenges.

Annual Conference: A national gathering of youth workers to exchange ideas, present case studies, and discuss emerging trends and challenges in youth work. The conference would also offer space for recognition of outstanding contributions.

4. Innovation & Sustainability Lab:

Youth Work Innovation Grants: A component that encourages youth workers to submit innovative project ideas addressing current youth issues (e.g., youth unemployment, mental health, social inclusion). Selected projects would receive small grants and mentoring support for implementation.

Sustainability Training: Workshops focusing on building sustainable practices into youth work, including financial planning, long-term impact assessment, and engaging community stakeholders to ensure the continuity of projects.

5. Advocacy and Policy Influence Training:

Advocacy Workshops: Sessions focused on how youth workers can engage in advocacy and policy-making processes to better serve the needs of youth, especially marginalized groups.

Youth Policy Forums: A platform for youth workers to collectively influence policies affecting youth by engaging with local, national, and international policymakers.

Mission and Vision Alignment:

Mission:
To empower youth workers by providing them with the skills, support, and resources needed to create inclusive, innovative, and sustainable youth programs while promoting their personal well-being and professional growth.

Vision:
A highly skilled and resilient community of youth workers who are empowered to lead transformative and inclusive youth development initiatives across the country, ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background.

Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced Professional Skills: Youth workers will be better equipped with practical skills in leadership, program development, and inclusive engagement.

Improved Well-being: Youth workers will have access to self-care resources, leading to reduced burnout and increased job satisfaction.

Greater Innovation: Youth workers will design and implement innovative, sustainable projects that address pressing youth-related issues in their communities.

Stronger Advocacy: Youth workers will be more effective in advocating for youth rights and influencing policy changes that benefit young people, particularly those from marginalized groups.

Collaboration and Networking: Youth workers will form a strong national network, fostering ongoing collaboration and mutual support.

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