Eurodesk-Valdagno offered two free training courses on European Project Design, aimed at girls and boys aged 18-30, youth groups, associations, and student volunteers. The courses focus on equipping young people with necessary information and tools to create and search for financial support for their ideas through European Solidarity Corps and ErasmusPlus.
The first edition of the course, held in March in a hybrid format to include 2 participants with health issues, had 6 participants, two of whom attended online. The course facilitated collaboration through a hybrid learning environment. The methodology used was non-formal education.
The second edition was part of a broader program for seven students in a Educational
Pathways for Transversal skills and Guidance. The students designed the topic and participated in 2 European exchanges organized by the Social Cooperative Studio Progetto. Both editions of the training courses provided participants with necessary skills for organizing and implementing complex activities, including an international perspective.
The participants highly appreciated the initiative, stating that it increased their knowledge about European Union projects and helped them to feel more aware of EU values. The project promoted participants’ knowledge and encouraged the emergence of youth-oriented project topics.