Previous training for trainers experiences

Linking partners in the youth field

The Partnership programme works with a growing number of trainers each year. They participate primarily in the training courses as external trainers but also in the development of our publications, the T-Kits and the Coyote Magazine

In order to provide an opportunity for the exchange of views, experiences and best practices, the Partnership Programme organised some trainers' forum. These events also served as an occasion for peer review and feedback for the institutions supporting the Partnership.

Back Bridges for Training

Bridges for Training - report Linking Partners in Non-Formal Education in the Youth Field  (Brugge, 15-19 September 2001)

About the Training Event

"Bridges for Training" brought together different actors in the field of non-formal education on a European level in order to exchange and inspire.

The training event aimed to provide an update on different training initiatives going on in the European youth field. It provided a space for presenting and experimenting with different innovative training methods and discussing some key issues in European youth work and non-formal education. At the same time, it was an opportunity for partner-finding and establishing new co-operation initiatives. Last but not least the training event stressed the importance and benefits of non-formal education in today's society.

"Bridges for Training" was a cross-fertilisation between European trainers and Training Officers of the National Agencies of the YOUTH programme.

During the three-day programme, key figures in European non-formal education were presented various actions that are undertaken as part of a European Training Strategy. Plenary presentations as well as a training fair provided ample opportunity to learn about these initiatives. A lot of attention was also paid to concrete training initiatives, explaining the concepts and experimenting with innovative methods in different workshops. And last but not least there was a forum for reflection on the development of training strategies, the trainers' pool and other initiatives.

"Bridges for Training" was part of the European Training Strategy developed within the European Commission and is the fruit of a joint action of different partners.

The training event was co-organised by SALTO-YOUTH and the Partnership in Training & Youth between the Council of Europe and the European Commission. The general co-ordination was done by SALTO-YOUTH at Jint, the Flemish Belgian National Agency of the YOUTH programme. The training event took place with support of the Flemish Community within the frame of the Belgian presidency of the European Union. (SALTO-YOUTH is shorthand for the Support for Advanced Learning & Training Opportunities for the Youth Programme of the EC)

Co-organisers of the Training Event 
  • The Youth Unit of the Education and Culture Directorate-General within the European Commission
  • The Partnertship Agreement between the Council of Europe and the European Commission on Youth Training
  • Belgium Presidency of the EU (July - December 2001)
  • Belgian Youth Councils
  • International Youth Work Co-ordination Agency www.jint.be

Partnership Trainers' Forum 2002

Objectives of the Forum
  • To associate the trainers with the evaluation of the Covenant and take into account their experiences.
  • To strengthen the communication and cooperation among the different partners concerned by the Covenant.
  • To assess the impact of the Covenant and its activities on trainers.
  • To provide update in formation on recent developments at European level of interest for the participants.
  • To identify common issues and concerns as trainers.
See also

Advanced Training for Trainers in Europe

The Open Learning Community (OLC) was designed specifically to facilitate the Advanced Training for Trainers in Europe long-term training course between 2001-2003. The training course was an advanced training for trainers already active in training youth multipliers at the European level.

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