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You(TH)INK: Youth Evolve

2022-3-LV02-KA152-YOU-0001026952022Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: LV|PL|TR|EG|EL · Grant: €21,367
New learning and teaching methods and approachesYouth employabilityKey competences development

Objectives

The project aimed to address the growing skills gap between young people and the demands of the labor market. Specifically, it sought to enhance young people's soft skills, thereby increasing their employability and overall potential. The project’s objectives and their corresponding achievements were: O1) To foster mutual understanding of soft skills and their role in the employability of young people: Through workshops, discussions, and peer-to-peer learning, participants gained a deeper understanding of the importance of soft skills in the job market. O2) To give knowledge regarding soft skills and their characteristics: Participants acquired in-depth knowledge about various soft skills, including their definitions, components, and practical applications. O3) To allow participants to experience soft skills development practically and understand their relevance in the working environment: Practical exercises, simulations, and real-world projects provided participants with hands-on experience in applying soft skills in professional contexts. O4) To improve the international competencies of participants by working in an international context and environment: Intercultural exchanges and collaborative activities fostered participants' global awareness and cross-cultural communication skills. O5) To boost participants’ personalities with key competencies that will help them to work more efficiently: Personality assessments, feedback sessions, and skill-building activities contributed to participants' personal and professional growth. O6) To make them more familiar with transversal skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, time-management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Critical thinking, and Adaptability: Participants developed a comprehensive understanding of these skills through targeted training and practical application. O7) To improve those cross-competences of participants and experience new methods which can be transferral to life: Participants acquired new learning and problem-solving strategies that can be applied in various life and work situations. O8) To give a chance to young people to experience a different way of learning, experiential learning where they will take the initiative: Participants actively engaged in project activities, taking ownership of their learning process and demonstrating increased self-reliance. By achieving these objectives, the project contributed to the development of well-rounded, adaptable, and employable young individuals who were prepared to succeed in today’s dynamic world.

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