The “ShiftWork — Non-formal Paths to Entrepreneurship” training course aims to deepen participants’ understanding of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial learning within non-formal education. It will equip them with practical tools and methods, as well as the skills needed to design and facilitate entrepreneurial learning activities at the local level.

Date: 30 July – 6 August 2026 Location: Prenčov - Banská Štiavnica, Slovak Republic Organizer: ARTKRUH (Youth NGO) Goal: The “PERMACULTURE MOVEMENT” training course aims to bring together individuals, communities, and organizations to share knowledge, dreams, and methodologies focused on building sustainable and resilient futures. The project also explores the use of art as a tool for social and environmental change. Who can participate: Youth workers, activists, a

The “TOGETHER” training course aims to share tools and methods for fostering cooperation and community living. It also supports participants in identifying barriers to communication and developing strategies to improve collaboration in group settings.

The “Youth@Work Seminar - Sport & Entrepreneurship” aims to explore how sport can be used as a powerful tool to foster entrepreneurial competences among young people. Through interactive sessions and non-formal education methods, participants will discover how to support employability, enhance well-being, and inspire innovative youth initiatives combining sport and entrepreneurship.

The “Naturally Naturefunny” training course aims to bring together youth workers in a remote mountain environment to explore the connection between nature, outdoor activities, and sport. Through hands-on experiences and non-formal education methods, participants will develop new approaches to engage young people, promote well-being, and strengthen their connection with nature.

The “Moving Stories: from Alienation to Connection” training course aims to empower educational professionals with a diverse set of creative tools, including writing, storytelling, body movement, and artistic expression. The project focuses on bridging social and cultural gaps, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting inclusion, unity, and meaningful human connection.

The “Inner Voice” training course aims to support youth workers in developing a strong inner voice that can be effectively translated into calm, confident, and impactful communication. By strengthening this connection between inner awareness and outer expression, the course seeks to enhance youth participation and improve communication practices in youth work settings.

Date: 4 – 8 July 2026 Location: Narva, Estonia Organizer: Multi Nutikas Goal: The “Home, Sweet City” training course aims to support youth workers in strengthening the emotional connection of young people to their local environment, particularly in border cities. The project focuses on fostering a sense of belonging, identity, and community engagement among youth in Estonia and Latvia. Who can participate: Youth workers and professionals working with young people, es

This training course aims to support youth workers in transforming conflict and improving emotional regulation through embodied learning approaches. By using methods such as Playfight, the Feldenkrais Method, and theatre improvisation, participants will gain practical tools to better understand body-mind connections and apply these techniques in their work with young people. The course encourages experiential learning and personal awareness as key elements of conflict

This training course aims to explore art-based approaches to self-care and mental well-being in youth work. Participants will discover how creative methods can support emotional expression, resilience, and inclusive practices. Through hands-on activities and shared experiences, the course encourages the integration of artistic tools into everyday youth work to promote well-being for both youth workers and young people.

This training course aims to equip participants with practical skills to actively defend and promote democracy within their communities. Guided by expert trainers, participants will develop digital literacy competences and explore tools for grassroots action, including the design and facilitation of online workshops. The course focuses on empowering young people to uphold democratic values and respond to current societal challenges through informed and active participat

This training course, Climate Wizards #3 – Introduction to Sustainability Games, aims to introduce participants to the use of games as innovative tools for sustainability education. Participants will explore how game-based learning can support awareness, engagement, and understanding of environmental challenges, while developing their own ideas for educational activities focused on sustainability.

This training course aims to support volunteer mentors and youth work professionals in strengthening the mental and emotional well-being of ESC volunteers. Participants will explore practical tools and approaches to better understand volunteers’ needs, provide effective support, and foster resilience and well-being throughout the volunteering experience. The training encourages reflection, peer exchange, and the development of supportive mentoring practices.

This training course focuses on decolonizing practices within youth work through the methodology of Theatre of the Oppressed. It aims to empower educators and youth workers to critically reflect on cultural biases, challenge dominant narratives, and promote inclusion and social justice. Participants will explore participatory theatre techniques as tools to foster dialogue, awareness, and transformative learning in their communities.

This training course is part of the YouSports initiative, aiming to promote the integration of sport into youth mobility projects as a tool for non-formal education. It focuses on strengthening participants’ understanding of how sport can enhance learning experiences and support the development of high-quality, impactful projects. Participants will explore key success factors and practical approaches to designing and implementing sport-based mobility activities.

This training course aims to equip youth workers with trauma-informed approaches to addressing gender and gender-based violence. It focuses on understanding the impact of trauma, tackling online misogyny, and developing inclusive and reflective practices to better support young people. Participants will gain practical tools to create safer spaces and respond effectively to sensitive issues in their youth work practice.

Date: 20 – 26 September 2026 Location: Rabka-Zdrój, Poland Organizer: Nausika Educational Foundation Goal: This advanced edition of the Climate Wizards training course, titled “Designers' Quest”, aims to deepen participants’ competences in designing impactful educational and engagement strategies related to climate action. The training focuses on creative approaches, innovation, and practical tools to empower participants to become effective facilitators and designe

This training course aims to support youth workers at the beginning of their journey by equipping them with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes for quality youth work. Through practical workshops and collaborative learning, participants will strengthen their competences in motivation, social inclusion, leadership, and communication.

This experiential training course aims to support teachers and youth workers in developing deeper awareness of themselves and others through embodied practices, honest communication, and relational leadership. Participants will explore how presence, authenticity, and emotional intelligence can transform the way they connect, communicate, and collaborate in their professional and personal environments.

This training course aims to support organisations working with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) in strengthening their digital approaches. It focuses on enhancing inclusion, participation, and learning through digital youth work. Participants will explore innovative tools and methods to improve their projects and develop concrete action plans for implementing digital strategies within their organisations.