The kick-off webinar of the “Youth Work Talks” series marked the launch of an initiative aimed at creating a space for professional debate and reflection on key challenges and developments in youth work. This series builds upon a decade of efforts, including the Think Tank meetings (2012-2013), Offenburg Talks, Bonn Process Meet-ups, and the 2023 Conference on the Value and Recognition of Youth Work.
The series will feature webinars, talk sessions embedded in other events, and biennial European residential conferences. The next conference is planned for October 2025 in the Netherlands.
Details
Place and date: 25 November 2024, online
Number of Participants: More than 60 participants from across Europe.
Aims of the Kick-off Webinar:
- Provide a platform for professional debate on youth work development.
- Establish a platform for networking and collaboration among youth work professionals.
- Focus on the recognition of youth work as the primary theme for 2024 and 2025.
Key Insights and Takeaways
- Recognition in Youth Work: Vital for motivation, collaboration, and showcasing youth work’s impact across sectors. Tools like Youthpass play a key role.
- Challenges: Limited political and institutional recognition at national and local levels.
- Future Priorities: Focus on measurable impacts, establish professional standards, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
- Networking: Build partnerships, share best practices, and connect local actions with broader policy goals
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