Semifit - Seminar for intercultural trainers - is a space for experienced trainers from different fields to exchange competences and experience on the different domains of intercultural trainings.SemiFit is an example of Peer and Lifelong Learning where trainers have the chance to share their competencies and experiences and learn new concepts from peer trainers. In SemiFit, every participant is actively involved in the preparation and design of the learning space: content and flow.Semifit is an ongoing initiative for trainers to further develop their competences and network with each other. During two 8 days long seminars in Sinzig, Germany, in March 2015, 50 trainers from 30 different countries will join this SemiFit on Training Design, having the first one focus on Creativity and Gamification and the second on Social Impact Projects.Specific objectives to the seminar:People: Bringing together trainers from different fields,Space: Designing a space of co-creation and active participation,Topic: To develop and exchange competences and experiences on specific areas of training,Resources: Co-Creation of tangible resources as a result of seminars’ activities,Follow-up: Participants will implement what they have gained (methodology, tools and connections) in their local reality.SemiFit is a needed environment for trainers to come together, take different roles and approaches and to be critical upon the methods that they use in their work. Gathering qualified people from different training fields - business, student organizations and social work - and with different interests facilitates feedback, space for innovative approaches and new opportunities, creating an environment for learning and sharing.

<< Objectives >>With the implementation of the project, we wanted to enable and restore the inclusion of young people in society, as the inclusion of young people in all spheres of society is of key importance. With the implementation of the project, we wanted to connect young people to explore the topics they share, develop their competencies through youth work and young people through social inclusion. With this project, we presented to young people the importance of social inclusion and its intertwining with key areas of young people's lives. Through living and activities carried out in pristine nature, young people have gained in competencies that benefit them in the future (easier entry into the labor market, increasing self-confidence and independence). Young people have become more attentive to socially relevant topics and explore the topics they socialize with. Through peer learning, they explored new cultures, habits and lifestyles and strengthened the values ​​of solidarity, democracy and friendship. We carried out the project in harmony with nature and thus showed young people non-formal education through activities that can contribute to further success in the life of the individual and society. In this way, young people learned about new cultures, habits and lifestyles and strengthened the values ​​of solidarity, democracy and friendship. Young people have become more attentive to socially relevant topics and areas.The goals of our project were:1. Improve the level of key competences and skills of young people - to make young people better prepared for the labor market and to make the most of the opportunities available2. Strengthen and promote the international dimension - improve cooperation with partner countries, establish new contacts, contacts with organizations whose objectives are similar to ours3. Multilingualism - to improve communication in foreign languages, to get to know other foreign languages ​​through international participation4. Equality and inclusion in society - with the project we want to enable equality and inclusion of those with fewer opportunities (social, geographical barriers, cultural differences), connect young people with topics that socialize and explore lifestyles5. Development of soft skills - developing verbal and written communication among young people, encouraging teamwork, adaptability of individuals to different situations, learning about problem solving options, observation and soft problem solving, increasing leadership skills, communication skills, stress management and developing analytical skills. opinions.6. Mental health and well-being - we notice a significant increase in stress, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses in young people, through socializing and through physical and mental activities (meditation, yoga, exercise) we will try to enable young people to try to contribute something to their daily lives. relaxation (descent on the river Mura, demonstration of traditional tasks, cognitive cultural evenings) and thus gain something for their well-being (teambuilding workshops for networking)7. Quality employment in the future - through non-formal and formal learning and activities we will ensure and enable the development of technical, behavioral competencies (individual characteristics, characteristics, knowledge, skills) and environmental competencies either necessary for work or those that individuals have8. Promoting environmental awareness and a sustainable green Europe - young people will learn to survive in the natural environment and, as a result, be able to create change in their daily lives, socialize and not use mobile phones and recycle materials (wood making and basket weaving) )9. Sustainable green Europe - creating a society in which all young people are environmentally active, educated and able to make a difference in their daily lives.<< Implementation >>With the project, we enabled young people to integrate into society in an innovative way, we also connected them with youth work, and through activities we also presented youth work in the Youth Center of Prlekija. We took young people on rafting on the Mura River into unspoiled nature, at the Youth Center Prlekija they met and helped take care of animals, participated in exercise and meditation for better well-being, prepared cultural evenings, got to know each other through various games. We tried to connect the young people more with the help of the teambuilding we did. Through the project, we introduced young people to animals and their importance for humans, young people learned more about bats, their benefits for humans and nature. We introduced young people to traditional Slovenian crafts, which can serve as a new market niche in their country. Through our activities, we also advocated for the preservation of the environment, as we collected waste during the march we organized. During the activities, young people's skills and knowledge came to the fore. 30 young people from 5 organizations from 4 countries were included: Slovenia, Jordan, Italy, Romania. Young people aged 18-30 participated. The groups consisted of 5 young people, of which there was one leader in each group. All activities were suitable for both sexes, 12 women and 18 men participated. Young people who were curious, inquisitive, showed an interest in working with young people and had no social or other prejudices participated.<< Results >>Through co-creation, young people acquired key competencies and thus learned about non-formal and informal learning. With the help of new knowledge and acquired competencies, young people are more competitive in the labor market and further educational paths. With the project, we raised awareness of youth socialism, youth work, we also paid attention to mental health, equality and inclusion in society. Young people thus became more aware of the importance of all of the above and began to raise awareness among other young people and their peers.

The study-visit will focus on the analysis of the institution of Youth Ambassadors and their contribution to the process of Structured Dialogue. They will also discuss the good practices which have been applied in each Member State of European Union. The decisions arising from the process of Structured Dialogue directly affect young people therefore the educational meeting aims to exchange thoughts, ideas and further cooperation between those directly involved.Also within the visit will be held special meetings with the following policy makers: the former Commissioner for Education , Culture , Multilingualism and Youth for Europe Ms. Androulla Vassiliou, with Mr. Marios Epaminondas Head of the Education Ministry of the structured Dialogue with the President of the Youth Board of Cyprus Mr. Panayiotis Sentona. It will also take place a meeting between the participants and the Head of Structured Dialogue in the European Youth Forum Ms. Lucille Rieux.The result of the study visit is to create an implementation form setting out all the best practices recorded in each Member State of European Union in the context of the institution of Youth Ambassadors, in order to strengthen more the process of Structured Dialogue.

<< Objectives >>With the Blockchained Youth Work we wish to tackle the insufficient recognition and validation of youth work, and address them with digital innovation. Our objectives are to :Create a quality framework for educational practices in the field of youthPilot the innovative platform based on the blockchain technology for the validation, recognition, quality assurance and supply of youth work relevant learning outcomesAdvocate for the quality of youth work at national, regional and EU level.<< Implementation >>Core activities are:Analysis of educational practices in partner’s countries (training offer) and existing quality parametersNeeds analysis of various stakeholdersDevelopment and testing of block chain platform and user friendly appsCreating a visual identity of the project and platformSeveral testing events on national and international levelPiloting the platformCollection of national key issues related to youth work recognition and validationAdvocacy activitiesQuality dissemination<< Results >>Main results of the Blockchained Youth Work are to:build 1 blockchain platformdevelop quality framework based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of educational practicesinclude at least 25 organizations in the pilot training certification process, and at least 50 certified trainings on platformanalyse key issues in partner countries related to youth work recognition and validationimplement quality advocacy plan on quality of youth work and sustainable innovative solution

"National Youth Council of Slovenia, together with its partner organizations from Austria, Belgium and Slovenia, recognize the need to regulate the validation and recognition of non-formal education and informal learning in Slovenia, EU Member States and at European Union level, both, in the youth sector and beyond. Non-formal education enables personal development and realisation of young people’s goals, and considerably contributes to their employability. Hence non-formal education contributes to social and economic well-being, and empowers young people to become autonomous, creative and active citizens. Non-formal education in youth work significantly contributes to lifelong learning and to strengthening of young people’s competences. By regulating the recognition of non-formal education, its outcomes and actors, the competences it provides and the tools used to record them, the EU will pay heed to both the needs of its youth and European trends. The aim of the project is to improve the recognition of non-formal education, increase awareness among various stakeholders of the positive effects it has and empower providers of non-formal education in the youth sector, which will result in increased quality of these educations. In doing so, we wish to emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to the organization and implementation of education. When we talk about recognition of non-formal education, we understand it as validation and recognition of the effects of non-formal and informal learning. Project activities can be divided into two groups. The first set is comprised of analyses of the current situation regarding the recognition of non-formal education in the countries of the project partners and on the EU level, as well as drafting recommendations for upgrading existing systems of recognition of non-formal education at all levels. The second set of activities represent study visits, meetings of project partners and organization of conferences, which are meant to raise public awareness about the effects of non-formal education, transfer of knowledge and best practices between the project partners and their home countries and dissemination of the project results. We will carry out: - Training for the stakeholders from the youth sector on non-formal and informal learning, - Conference on the importance of non-formal and informal learning in the formal education, - Conference on the importance of non-formal and informal learning for young people entering the labour market, - National Conference in Austria, - Study visit in Belgium where we will explore their system of recognition of non-formal and informal learning in formal education,- Two transnational meetings of project partners and- Establishment of an expert group in Slovenia, which will be advised in the process of establishing a ""youth worker"" national vocational qualification in Slovenia. A key prerequisite for the successful implementation of the project will be exemplary cooperation of the project partners, based on mutual respect and dialogue, and simultaneous upgrade of project activities on the basis of continuous evaluation and correction of the direction in which we move as a team. With project activities, in particular the proposals for amendments and upgrades for education systems we will set a trend, which will enrich the field of education and to offer youth, as well as all other interested parties, additional way to acquire the knowledge and skills needed in today's society."