Effective group communication and English language skills | Training Course in Finland

Are you searching for a training course to improve your English understanding, usage and self-confidence in the English language in the Erasmus Context? Are you interested in meeting new peers in the field of Erasmus projects ? If so, then this is an opportunity 4U to apply for the Erasmus+ training course "Effective group communication and English language skills" in Finland. This training is hosted and organised by Metsäkartano Youth center and funded by the European Union.

About Metsäkartano Youth center

Metsäkartano Youth Center, established in 1982, brings over 40 years of experience in organizing youth camps, international exchanges, volunteer work, school camps, training courses for youth workers, and various other events. All youth group programs are customized to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Metsäkartano is one of nine Finnish Youth Centres overseen and supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The work at these national youth centers follows the guidelines of the current Youth Act and the National Youth Work and Youth Policy Programme. We provide a safe and responsible setting for a wide range of camps, courses, training sessions, and events throughout the year, catering to any interested group. As part of a network of national youth centers, we are Finland's leading school camp organizer, with a focus on experiential education. Additionally, all youth centers offer Nuotta coaching, a well-known tool in social youth work that helps young people develop their social and life management skills.


About the Training course

European Erasmus education, training, and mobility opportunities are designed to help participants enhance their social skills, cultural awareness, engagement with EU dynamics, and education across various fields and competencies. However, a lack of confidence in language skills can be a significant barrier that prevents participants, including both leaders and youth, from fully benefiting from these opportunities.

This course aims to provide leaders and teachers with a deeper understanding, improved usage, and most importantly, greater self-confidence in the English language within the Erasmus+ context. It also offers practice-driven training in techniques they can apply during cultural exchanges with young people, thereby enriching the experience for everyone involved.

The course will integrate soft skills, CLIL, theatre, and mindfulness, among other methods, in a positive, fun, and safe environment to promote better and more proficient use of the English language.

Participants will be combining indoor sessions with some outdoor activities, taking advantage of the beautiful environment of Metsäkartano and the facilities there.


Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Participant must be a resident coming from one Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye.

- Participants must be over 18 without maximum age limit.

- Participants must be with minimum B1 level or equivalent (intermediate) in English, to ensure that participant can benefit from the activities.

This training is highly recommended for Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches, Youth researchers, Teachers, educators


Expenses and Benefits 

- There is no any participation fee for joining this training course

- The accommodation and food will be provided at Metsäkartano Youth Center.

The travel costs will be reimbursed after the host organisation received all the required documents of flights, trains, buses, carpooling but NO TAXIS up to up to budget:

Distance from100–499 km = 180 € (or 210 € green travel)

Distance from 500–1 999 km = 275 € (320 € green travel)

Distance from 2000–2 999 km = 360 € (410 € green travel)

Distance from 3000–3999 km = 530 € (610 € green travel)

- Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity.


Timeline

Application deadline: 22 August 2024

Selection date: 23 August 2024

Arrival day: 20 September 2024

Departure day: 25 September 2024


How to apply

Interested participants are invited to fill in this form and apply by submitting it before 22nd of August 2024. 


More Details

for more details about the training course, check the opportunity on SALTO-youth website from HERE

By applying to this training course, you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. "Opportunity 4U" cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.

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