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Massive open online course Connect & Rise! - Forming National Youth Workers Alliances

 Join us for Connect & Rise! free online course, developed on the basis of 142 years of collective experience of 9 National Youth Workers Associations from Malta, Serbia, Italy, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Estonia and Netherlands.

 A unique opportunity to explore and learn from different starting positions and country realities, diverse structures, types and profiles of members, goals and scope of work. 


The main aim of the course is to motivate initiation and provide support for the establishment of national structures in countries where they don’t exist. 

How? Facilitated course with interactive content. Showcasing examples of 9 associations to inspire discussions regarding approaches and steps for participants countries. 

Who is the course for? Motivated youth workers and groups of youth workers, coming from Council of Europe and European union countries. 

Where? HOP platform

Language: English

Units and timeframe:

Unit 1 - Opening & Networking (2-8 September)

Unit 2 - Prior context (9-15 September)

Unit 3 - Initial steps (16-22 September)

Unit 4 - Structures (23-29 September)

Unit 5 - Focusing content (30 September - 6 October)

Unit 6 - Inspirational moments (7-13 October)

Unit 7 -Evaluation and closing (14-20 October)


Structure of the course:

Course opens on the September 2, 2024, and closes on October 20, 2024.

✓ Each week new unit opens on the HOP platform. 

✓ Each unit opens on Monday and closes on Sunday.

 ✓ Expected time to dedicate per unit is up to 3 hours per week for self-paced learning (at the time that suits you the best).

 ✓ Two joint online meetings are planned with all participants: September 5, and October 17. Both from 12 to 1.30 pm CET.

Recognition of learning: Learning badges are provided for completion of each unit. All participants that complete at least 80% of the course obligations are entitled to receive Youth Pass certificates.