Training Course: "SocioEducational Animators Academy" in Italy

Training Course: "SocioEducational Animators Academy"
1 December 2024 - 21 April 2025 | Italy

The SEA training program is a comprehensive two-level initiative designed for youth workers (YW) involved in non-formal education and youth work, especially in environments with migrant youth. It equips participants with essential skills to foster social inclusion and support young migrants through innovative learning approaches. The program includes both theoretical and practical components, focusing on communication, conflict management, and group dynamics.

Participants will develop essential skills through 12 focused learning modules:
1. Role of the Socio-Educational Animator: Exploring the mission, ethics, and professional behavior of youth workers.
2. Effective Communication Skills: Developing key skills like active listening, empathy, and non-violent communication.
3. Building Cohesive Temporary Groups: Techniques for fostering group cohesion for various objectives.
4. Developmental Psychology: Adapting youth activities to different age groups and needs.
5. Group Management: Handling challenges, fostering reflection, and creating a positive atmosphere.
6. Conflict Management and Prevention: Understanding group dynamics and preventing conflicts.
7. Risk Management and First Aid Basics: Equipping youth workers with basic safety and risk management skills.
8. Types and Formats of Non-Formal Education (NFE): Exploring diverse methods of NFE.
9. Designing Creative Activities: Techniques for developing cultural and educational activities.
10. Gamification: Incorporating action-based and transformational games into learning.
11. Program Design: Structuring programs, integrating activities, and managing event schedules.
12. Marketing and Digital Product Creation: Promoting youth work projects through digital tools and media.