<< Objectives >>In view of the absence of essential key competences, especially financial and entrepreneurial competences, we intend to develop a empowerment programme for (i) the empowerment of youth workers on the subject and working with youth and (ii) financial literacy of young people, using inclusive methods, so that they have access to information, knowledge and financial management tools.<< Implementation >>I. Planning- Project Management;- Working Meeting 1.II. Preparation- Youth Workers;- Young people;- Initial assessment.III. Implementation- Virtual cooperation;- Work session - Youth Workers;- Local empowerment sessions - Phase 1 + Phase 2;- Game development and testing - Phase 1 + Phase 2;- Youth Exchange;- Working Meeting 2;- Game conclusion.IV. Follow-up- Monitoring and Evaluation;- Working Meeting 3;- Dissemination.<< Results >>I. Outcomes- Development of the 8 key competences (EU Recommendation);- Learning on topics such as financial literacy and project management across the lifecycle.II. outputs- Materials and contents: developed throughout the project and at all phases;- Game;- Project booklet.

The ‘Use your time creatively!’ project is based purely on the exchange of good practices. It is a cultural initiative with an educational dimension. Each participating organisation developed an innovative learning method for adult learners that will be transferred to the rest of partners. The project aims to extend the competences of educators in the field of new methodologies for adult learners, as well as preparing innovative set of educational materials dedicated to a group of young parents. The participating organisations will gain a wider, more attractive educational offer that will be better suited to the needs and interests of the target group. More attractive workshops and trained staff support adult learners in motivating them to develop. Each participating organisation will host one Short-Term Joined Staff Training Event in order to transfer knowledge of the method developed for adult learners. Antares Foundation focuses on the astrophotography that links art with science. Associação Economia Solidária e Sustentável prepares the workshop about rational management of a home budget using methods of financial education. Learnmera Oy has large experience in creating innovative materials for teaching foreign languages applying internet tools and artistic methods. EKPAIDEFTIRIA KALOSKAMI S.A. works with dance fusion method that consists of dance, ballet and drama elements. They mix folk tradition with modern dance trends. The organisation specialises also in eurythmy and creative use of choreography to strengthen creative artistic expression and build channels of communication within a group. NGO “Effendi Villa” practices the methods developing social skills in the context of exploring own roots and cultural heritage. ElMadina prepares workshop about application of audio-visual arts to narrate an own story based on a professionally written script. Each organisation specialises in different field which ensures a wide exchange of good practices. There are NGOs and educational centres among the partners. Both kinds of institutions are different in regard of work organisation which will further enhance the exchange of good practices as well. The new methods will be transferred to the partners’ local environment after each Short-Term Joined Staff Training Event by contact with the target group – young parents. We will create a set of educational materials which will be translated to the national languages of the participating organisations. The set of educational materials will be published in the Internet. We will provide a free access to the materials as an Open Educational Resources which will extend the exchange of good practices at the national and international level. We hope that the project will strengthen competences of educators and introduce new, innovative solutions for adult learners in a long-term perspective.