Trainings

EAEA develops in-service trainings and organises study-visits in order to increase adult education professionals’ knowledge about the European Union, to deepen understanding of the European education and training policies and to allow the exchange of experiences and good practice among participants.

EAEA events and training sessions in 2023-24

Are you looking for a training opportunity or event to add to your Erasmus+ KA1 application? Please consult the EAEA events in 2023_24_eligible KA1. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact aleksandra.kozyra [at] eaea.org.

Younger Staff Training

EAEA YST 2023

The EAEA Younger Staff Training of 2023 will take place in Brussels on 18-22 September 2023. It will be delivered in a blended format and preceded by online input sessions. This year we will explore adult learning policy and practice in the context of the green transition.

Find out more and register on the Younger Staff Training page! Should you have any questions, feel free to contact aleksandra.kozyra [at] eaea.org.

What is the YST?

The EAEA Younger Staff Training is organised annually to bring together young professionals in adult education in Europe. Aiming to explore the diversity of policy and practice across the continent, the training includes a series of input sessions, hands-on workshops and study visits.

By the end of the training, the participants:

  • Have learnt about the diversity of policy and practice in adult education in Europe by comparing their professional experiences and national challenges
  • Are familiar with the main challenges in European adult education sector and the role of European civil society
  • Have gained a basic understanding of regional differences in the definition and traditions of adult education in Europe
  • Are able to identify major EU policy frameworks in the field of adult education
  • Are familiar with the main methods that can be used for advocacy
  • Have received practical advice for writing project applications on adult education.
More information

Background

Since 2011, EAEA has organised an annual training “European Adult Education and Lifelong Learning – Introduction for younger staff”, a.k.a. Younger Staff Training (YST), in Brussels, Belgium. The objectives are to learn about European developments in adult education and lifelong learning, to understand advocacy work at European level, to exchange information and knowledge about each others’ organisations and adult education backgrounds, to learn about EAEA and other key civil society organisations.

In 2015, the YST was taken online, as the EAEA-coordinated AE-PRO project organised its first e-training, based on the contents of the real-life course.

Methodology and outcomes

The methodology of the trainings is mixed: part of the seminar, the participants will work self-directed, parts will consist of study visits. There will be discussions and working groups. Participants will meet with representatives of the European institutions, which will give them the opportunity to discuss developments with them. The training is also a launching pad for further training activities and networking. Participant’s feedback on their needs and interests will be a crucial part of the training.

As an outcome of past trainings, EAEA Younger Staff Network has been established. It will be extended in order to continue to be updated about European developments and form a group of young experts for EAEA but also their own organisations to tap into.

Study visits

EAEA organises study visits under request of its members. If you want to get more familiar with the European level of adult education, please come and visit us! Contact EAEA office for details.