Join us for the 2nd Youth Work Talks Webinar: “Xcelerating the Recognition of Youth Work”! 📢 This insightful session will be held on 8 April 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET and will offer an exclusive preview of the 4th European Youth Work Convention (EYWC). 🌍✨

This webinar is perfect for those interested in the 4th EYWC but unable to attend in person. Participants will:
✅ Gain insights into the core themes and context of the Convention 🎯
✅ Reflect on how the three core themes connect to the recognition of youth work 🎭
✅ Share their perspectives to influence discussions at the Convention in Malta 🇲🇹
✅ Contribute to shaping the final outcomes of the Convention 📜

ABOUT THE YOUTH WORK TALKS EVENT SERIES 🗣️

The Youth Work Talks series is part of the “Growing Youth Work” partnership—a Strategic Cooperation project involving 16 National Agencies for EU youth programs and SALTO Resource Centres (SNAC). 🌱🇪🇺

This initiative creates a space for professional debate and reflection on pressing youth work issues, with a key focus on recognition. 🎓 Through a series of discussions, we aim to enhance the European professional dialogue on youth work.

Let’s Talk About Youth Work! 💬

Are you:
👉 Interested in contributing to the 4th EYWC but can’t attend?
👉 Engaged in youth work development in your town, country, or Europe?
👉 Curious about how youth work can be better seen, heard, and recognized?
👉 Excited to share your ideas?
👉 Looking for inspiration and knowledge exchange?
👉 Ready to network with like-minded people?

Then Youth Work Talks are for you! 🙌

How to Register? 📝

You should register if you are:
✔️ A youth worker, trainer, youth work manager, researcher, policymaker, youth representative, or active in youth work in any role
✔️ Interested in the topic of recognition of youth work 🎖️
✔️ Not attending the 4th EYWC

📅 Register by 6 April 2025 via this LINK 🔗

ABOUT THE 4th EUROPEAN YOUTH WORK CONVENTION 🌍

Hosted by the Government of Malta, Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, and the European Union Program Agency (EUPA) in collaboration with the EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership, the 4th European Youth Work Convention will take place in Valletta, Malta, from 27 to 30 May 2025 under the Maltese Chairpersonship of the Council of Europe. 🇲🇹🏛️

Under the theme ‘Youth Work Xcelerate’, this event will highlight youth work as a powerful tool for:
🚀 Empowering young people
🤝 Fostering inclusion
🗳️ Encouraging active participation
📍 A European Roadmap will be developed to enhance youth work effectiveness and sustainability at national and European levels.

The European Youth Work Conventions, held every five years since 2010, drive innovation, collaboration, and policy development. These events unite practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and youth organizations to shape the future of youth work! 🌟

📌 More info on the 4th EYWC is available here 🔗

Let’s Make a Difference in Youth Work! 🌍💡

For further details, visit the Growing Youth Work Website 🌐 www.growingyouthwork.eu where you’ll find more on Youth Work Talks.
For any questions, feel free to contact:
📩 Elke Führer, project coordinator of Growing Youth Work at JUGEND für Europa (National Agency Erasmus+ Youth, European Solidarity Corps, and Erasmus+ Sport)
📧 growingyouthwork@jfemail.de / fuehrer@jfemail.de
📞 +49 228-9506289

We can’t wait to see you online! 🎉💻