This Erasmus+ training course in Italy focuses on helping youth workers develop digital communication and social media skills to engage young people effectively in online environments.
The training will take place in Pinarella di Cervia and brings together youth workers from several European countries to explore how social media can be used as a tool for youth empowerment, community engagement, and digital participation.
Participants will strengthen their skills in content creation, online engagement, and responsible digital communication while exchanging experiences with other youth professionals.
🌍 About the Training Course
Social media plays a major role in the lives of young people today. This training helps youth workers understand how to use these platforms strategically, ethically, and responsibly within youth projects and community initiatives.
Through interactive workshops and non-formal learning activities, participants will learn how to design engaging digital campaigns, educational posts, and community-building strategies tailored for youth audiences.
The course also promotes intercultural dialogue and cooperation among youth organizations across Europe.
🎯 Training Activities and Methods
📱 Exploring the features and potential of major social media platforms
🎨 Learning content creation techniques such as visual storytelling and short-form video
📢 Practicing digital marketing strategies for youth projects
💬 Developing community management skills for safe and inclusive online spaces
🧠 Reflecting on digital wellbeing, ethics, and responsible communication
🤝 Sharing best practices and experiences among participants
🎬 Creating and testing real digital content during workshops
📚 Learning Outcomes
📱 Improved digital communication and social media skills
🎨 Ability to create engaging visual and video content
📊 Understanding of basic outreach and online engagement strategies
🤝 Skills to manage online youth communities safely and inclusively
🌍 Strengthened international cooperation between youth workers
📜 Participants will receive a Youthpass certificate
👤 Participant Profile
🧑🏫 Youth workers, educators, trainers, and youth practitioners
🌍 Active in the youth field and interested in digital tools
📱 Interested in using social media for youth engagement and empowerment
🤝 Open to international cooperation and knowledge exchange
🎂 Participants must be 18 years or older
🌎 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇫🇮 Finland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇹🇷 Türkiye
📅 Activity Dates
20 May 2026 – 27 May 2026
📅 Application Deadline
20 April 2026
🔗 Application Link
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14528
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