Invitation: Youth Work Talks

The SNAC Growing Youth Work invites you to the Kick-off Webinar of the Youth Work Talks on 26 November 2024 from 10.00 to 12.30 CET.

Join the engaging and insightful event series titled Youth Work Talks! The Youth Work Talks series is a new activity of the "Growing Youth Work" partnership, a Strategic Cooperation project of 16 National Agencies for the EU youth programmes and SALTO Resource Centres.

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This exciting initiative aims to create a space for professional debate and reflection on the pressing issues surrounding the development of youth work, starting by focusing on the recognition of youth work.

The webinar on 26 November 2024 will provide context and space for a joint reflection on the event series. It will also involve guest speakers, hoping to inspire you with insights into the current debate on recognition of youth work and available opportunities and support from the European level.

Furthermore, there will be much space for exchange and interaction about your experiences and ideas towards a future of recognised youth work.

ABOUT THE YOUTH WORK TALKS EVENT SERIES

Aim and objectives

Through a series of discussions, the Youth Work Talks will bring focus to the European professional debate on enhancing and strengthening youth work. Each Youth Work Talk will center around a key thematic issue, aligned with the European Youth Work Agenda and its eight priority areas. 

Join the engaging and insightful event series titled Youth Work Talks!

The events will especially focus on promoting the recognition of youth work. In addition, Youth Work Talks will help develop actionable recommendations for the field and guide policies in youth work, particularly within the Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps programmes.

Event Formats

The Youth Work Talks will be offered in various formats:

  • Biennial residential European conferences starting in 2025,  
  • Webinars that delve into core topics of the European Youth Work Agenda, and 
  • Talk sessions integrated into existing events (if you want to host a session at your event, please contact us).

Target group

Are you:

  • engaging in youth work development in your town, country, or Europe?
  • wondering how youth work can be seen, heard, and recognised better?
  • excited to share your own ideas with others?
  • looking for inspiration and exchange?
  • ready to network with like-minded people?

Then the Youth Work Talks are for you!

How to register:

Please register if you are:

  • a youth worker, trainer, youth work manager, researcher, youth policymaker, youth representative, young person or active in youth work in any other role
  • Interested in the topic of recognition of youth work

Please register by 20 November 2024 via this link.

Contact

In case of questions, please contact Elke Führer, project coordinator of Growing Youth Work at JUGEND für Europa (National Agency Erasmus+ Youth, European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ Sport) via growingyouthwork@jfemail.de or fuehrer@jfemail.de; +49 228-9506289.

Let’s discuss how we can make a difference in youth work development!

We look forward to seeing you online!