🔑 Key Information

Activity ⭐️ Title

C.A.R.E Training of Trainers intensive

Activity 🔶 Type | 📆 Dates | 📍Location

Training Course

2-4 October 2026 | Lila_Bunt (close to Köln), Germany


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❗️What Is This Training About?

The C.A.R.E Training of Trainers intensive has pedagogy as craft at heart; namely the methodology of Direct education developed by Training for Change.


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ℹ️ Description About The Opportunity

C.A.R.E. stands for

-Cultivate using experience as learning

- Apply people-centered facilitation

- Refine your skills as a facilitator

- Experience direct education 

If you are a trainer, facilitator, organiser, educator who cares about the impact of your work, cares about the experience of participants, or cares about values-based education and facilitation, this training is for you! 

This is your space, if you…

- want to shape a participative and deep learning environment

- recognise that traditional curriculum-based teaching is missing something

- dream about gaining support through a training of trainers

- sometimes doubt what you are doing as a trainer or facilitator

- care deeply about challenging systems of oppression.

 


This training is aimed at those, with any level of experience, who want to grow their toolbox for leading groups and bring about real and integrated learning.


�� Curious? Read on for more or listen on our webpage. You can even see a little movie where we present ourselves ;)

♟️Date and Location: Friday 2- Sunday 4 October 2026 - @Lila_Bunt close to Köln, Germany

��Applications are due 19th of July

Training overview

This Training Course is

for 25 participants participants

from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries , Other countries in the world , Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU

and recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Volunteering mentors

Accessibility info:

This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.

Working language(s):

English

Organiser:

An Maeyens (Others)


10 practical tips to write a stronger Erasmus+ or ESC application and actually get selected. With growing competition for spots in Erasmus+ and ESC projects, a well-crafted application can genuinely make or break your chances. This guide shares 10 concrete, actionable tips based on what selection committees actually look for — covering everything from how to frame your motivation to the common mistakes that get applications rejected. If you're serious about getting selected, take the time to read this before you hit submit. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/8396/

📥 Contact

Contact for questions:

An Maeyens

E-Mail:

Phone: +34623917188

💶 Costs

Participation fee

The price is determined by the cost of the venue, a facilitation fee, and workshop materials.

The fee includes all meals during the workshop and lodging for two nights at the wonderful venue of Lila_Bunt close to Köln, Germany

Single rooms (5 available) – 350 €

Double rooms (6 available) (sharing with up to one other person) – 295 €

Triple rooms (4 available) (sharing with up to two other people) – 250 €

Accommodation and food

See above

Travel reimbursement

Not available unfortunately

📜 Certificate

https://youthworkshub.org/15122


⚠️ Important Dates

Application deadline (24h UTC): 19 July 2026

Date of selection: 1 August 2026

🔗 Official Link

https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/c-a-r-e-training-of-trainers-intensive.15076/



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⚠️ Important Notice

1️⃣ Source of Information

This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.

2️⃣ No Affiliation

YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.

3️⃣ Content May Change

The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.


4️⃣ Funding

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💡 Final Note: All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.