On January 22nd the YES Forum in Stuttgart hosted a Youth Workers Training as part of the CitiGenZ project. With six participants, the group had the chance to dive into interactive sessions and practical exercises focused on EU-related topics.
The training aimed to help youth workers reflect on their role in raising awareness about the EU and engaging young people in political and societal discussions. Participants also explored tools to make these topics more relatable and fun for young audiences.
Exploring youth workers strengths
The group talked about what it takes to be a great youth worker when it comes to EU education. Through brainstorming and group work, they created a profile of the “ideal youth worker” and discussed skills like empathy, leadership, and EU knowledge.
The day also focused on European citizenship, identity, and youth participation. The group debated questions like “Should voting be compulsory?” and explored the EU Youth Strategy and its 11 Youth Goals. Participants developed creative activities to introduce these goals to young people, with an emphasis on keeping things interactive and engaging.
Testing the CitiGenZ handbook
The youth workers also tested games from the CitiGenZ handbook, like EU Silent Puzzle and The New Planet. These were evaluated for their potential to engage youngsters from the GenZ.
The day wrapped up with a debrief and reflections on how to bring these tools into real-life youth work.
