A.C.T.O.R. - European Youthwork through a Generational Lens

How do generational differences shape youth work in Europe?

Are you a youth worker, educator, trainer, or facilitator seeking to understand how different generations engage in youth work, activism, and learning? This training course will help you explore, adapt, and innovate youth work practices to remain relevant and impactful in an evolving generational landscape.

About the Training

This six-day experiential training course will examine the challenges and opportunities that arise from working with young people across multiple generations, from digital natives to those with different lived experiences. Through non-formal education methods, reflection, and hands-on activities, we will explore:

• The evolution of youth work and generational differences
• How stereotypes shape intergenerational dynamics
• Adapting methodologies for new generations
• Cross-generational collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Digitalization and its impact on social interactions across generations

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will:

• Develop strategies to adapt youth work practices for changing generational needs
• Improve communication and intercultural collaboration across age groups
• Enhance professional competencies in designing non-formal education methods suitable for diverse youth audiences
• Gain tools for bridging generational gaps in European youth work

Methodology

This training follows non-formal education principles, with an emphasis on experiential learning, creative expression, and interactive methodologies. Participants will engage in:

• Role-playing and storytelling to experience generational perspectives
• Case studies and debates on youth engagement across time
• Workshops on digital footprints and cognitive maps
• Timeline Walk & Bridge Building – an experiential activity exploring generational influences
• Open Space discussions to exchange challenges and solutions