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Training Course For Youth Workers on Networking and Advocating
This badge certificate is a micro-credential that confirms that the person completed the international modular training for youth workers on networking and advocating in international youth work settings.
The residential training activity occurred in Lithuania from the 23rd of February to the 1st of March 2025. The course participant carried out preparation activities before and follow-up activities after the course. 60 hours of work (equals 2 ECTS) is the estimated time the learner invested to achieve the following learning outcomes at ISCED level 5:
Supporting partnerships with other actors; Taking a pro-active role in networking with other actors and organisations/structures in line with the interest of the young people; Taking a pro-active role in working on the political dimension of networking, making steps towards concrete actions; Using social relationships as a resource towards overcoming structural and systemic obstacles; Promoting and explaining the [learning] potential of international mobility experiences; Transfering/sharing knowledge of youth and social rights and related formal regulations with potential partners and the young people; Where relevant, overcoming resistance to new partnerships through assessing the potential of that given partnership; Addressing power relations in a way that primarily focuses on the interest of the young people; Role-modeling and stimulating self-reflection and discussion around privilege in the society and how to use personal privileges for acting in solidarity; Encouraging equity in relationships; Dealing with and using media in a careful manner, ensuring the safety and rights of young people, other stakeholders; Using digital media and tools proficiently to spread and disseminate positive and supportive messages and as platforms to act in solidarity; Advocating for digital rights, closing digital divide and positive impact of digitalisation on societies.
The participant could choose a flexible learning pathway through non-formal training and informal learning activities. The learner could choose to submit evidence of learning outcomes to seven out of twelve digital Open Badges required to earn this badge certificate. Peer review supported participants' reflection and understanding of learning outcomes. The course training team reviewed and approved badge evidence.
This certification is aligned with the European Training Strategy (ETS) competence model for youth workers. The training organiser has approved Erasmus+ Accreditation to carry out learning mobility for youth workers and trainers in compliance with the quality standards in the EU-funded mobility programmes in the field of youth. The Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps Programmes National Agency in Lithuania evaluated the quality and approved accreditation to carry out this training activity.
Tasks
Task no.1
Issued by organiser or scanning QR code
Complete the international modular training for youth workers on facilitating learning by earning seven out of twelve activity badges.
Optional: Add any reflection or evidence of your learning outcomes in the programme design competence area. You may also add any other relevant learning which enriches this badge certificate.