Introduction to Youth Work Training

Introduction

Energise Me exists to beat inactivity and build happier, healthier and stronger communities. We work our socks off to support people of all ages and abilities to get active. As a coach, volunteer, youth worker or project manager, you have a vital role to play.

Developing youth work skills will help you understand and connect with young people.

Train with us and let's boost young people's enjoyment of sport.

What does the course cover?

Learners will explore the fundamentals of Youth Work Practice, covering four key areas:

Theories of youth work - principles and practice of informal education and how to apply this knowledge in practice

Young people’s development - theories of adolescent development and their implications for practitioners

Engagement and participation - strategies, models and techniques for engaging young people and active participation

Barriers to engagement - identifying reasons why young people may not engage and discovering how informal education and youth work can help to overcome these.

Who is it for?
Coaches, volunteers, youth workers and project managers.

Course structure
Delivered by a qualified National Youth Agency tutor using group interaction and discussion.

Certification
Everyone completing the course will receive a certificate of attendance signed off by the National Youth Agency.

Feedback from groups who have taken part in similar training

The learning helped them better understand young people and their motivations. As a result it enabled them to be far more effective in their work with young people.