Training Camp - ELEVATE, Willemstad, Curaçao
Erasmus plus KA153 Mobility of Youth Workers
Empowering Leaders through Entrepreneurship Ventures and Training for Education ‘
The project, "Empowering Leaders through Entrepreneurship Ventures and Training for Education" (ELEVATE), aims to provide youth workers with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to inspire, guide, and support young people in becoming socially responsible leaders and entrepreneurs. This initiative is driven by the need to foster a generation of proactive, resourceful individuals capable of addressing community challenges through innovative solutions. By focusing on youth workers as key influences in young people's lives, the project seeks to amplify its impact, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond individual participants.
The project aims to equip youth workers with advanced leadership skills that enable them to mentor and inspire young people effectively. This includes fostering emotional intelligence, decision-making abilities, and conflict resolution techniques essential for guiding diverse groups of young individuals. A core focus is to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among youth workers so they can encourage young people to identify opportunities, solve problems creatively, and take calculated risks. Through experiential learning, participants will learn to apply business principles to address social and environmental issues, empowering them to act as catalysts for innovation.
The project aspires to instill a sense of social responsibility in youth workers, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and ethical entrepreneurship. By doing so, it ensures that the ventures they inspire prioritize community well-being alongside profitability. A vital goal is to create a network of like-minded youth workers across regions and countries, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. This interconnected community will be a resource for sharing best practices, brainstorming ideas, and supporting each other in implementing impactful projects.The project seeks to enhance youth workers' ability to design and implement engaging non-formal learning activities. This includes workshops, simulations, and role-playing exercises that promote critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on learning. The ELEVATE project represents a forward-thinking approach to youth work and social entrepreneurship. By empowering youth workers, it not only enhances their professional capacities but also creates a supportive ecosystem for young people to thrive as socially responsible leaders and innovators. The long-term vision is to foster resilient communities and a brighter, more sustainable future through collective action and entrepreneurial spirit.
