Yout(h)echnology - ​Training course on project management and digital skills

​​YouT(h)echnology is a 6-day training course on project management and technology. It aims to develop the competences of the participants in social media and the use of technology for them to create their own projects or to develop projects in their local youth organisations.

The training course took place from 01st to 07th May 2023 in Benediktbeuern, Germany.

Objectives
The main aim of the activity is to make young people more familiar with the technology they already use. In this case we want to focus on the ways in which technology can be used within youth work.
​Different sessions will provide opportunities and coaching for participants to improve their skills while practising.

1. Exchange about different realities of youth using technology
2. Improving and practising skills in using technology within youth work
3. Reflection on the impact, limits and risks of sharing on the internet
4. Learning about GDPR guidelines
5. Finding topics and creating or collecting real content to promote own organisations or activities after the project
6. Editing skills for promotion material
7. Learning tips and tricks and statistics on a wider dissemination of the material
8. Learning statistics and ways to reach more people through the use of technology

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Project partners

Project coordination

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Participant's profile

Participation fee

The participants of this training course will become active in developing social media campaigns or stories for their projects and local organisations. They are working with youth or are connected with an organisation that works with youth.

• 16 – 30 years’ old
• Active English knowledge
• Interested in international exchange and experience
• Interested in improving their skills in using technology and social media within youth work
• With or without experience with technology or social media
• Being able to act a multiplier within the local community and/or DBYN after the activity

This project is funded through the Erasmus+/Youth in Action programme.  Therefore we can offer this training course to the participants for a very low price.  We are asking € 80 participating fee per person.  This includes all accommodation, foods and training materials for the week. 

​Travel costs will be reimbursed up-to-a maximum:

• Travelling between 100 km & 499 km = € 180
• Travelling between 500 km & 1999 km = € 275

​If the costs for travel and/or participation are too high, a participant can address the Administrative Body of Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw with a request of support from the project fund.  For more details on this please contact the international secretariat.

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Programme

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Training manual

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Venue

The training course will take place at the Aktionszentrum Benediktbeuern. This is one of the Salesian centres in Germany.
More info: www.aktionszentrum.de

This venue is easy to reach by public transport.