Training course “SMART YOUth”
Training Course
17-22 May 2026 | Birštonas, Lithuania
The SMART YOUth training course is designed to strengthen the competences of youth workers and educators working in non-formal learning and youth work settings, responding to the growing impact of digitalisation on young people’s lives.
The training focuses on digital youth work, critical thinking, and media literacy, supporting participants in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to guide young people in navigating complex digital and information environments. Particular attention is given to online safety, ethical behaviour, digital wellbeing, and responsible participation in online spaces.
The programme is built around non-formal education principles, combining experiential learning, reflection, and peer exchange. Participants engage in interactive workshops, case studies, role-playing exercises, simulations, group discussions, and collaborative tasks based on real youth-work situations. This approach ensures a strong connection between learning content and everyday practice in youth work.
Throughout the training, participants explore how digital tools and platforms can be used meaningfully in youth engagement while also addressing risks related to misinformation, privacy, and online behaviour. The course encourages critical reflection, creativity, and the sharing of experiences between youth workers from different backgrounds and contexts.
By the end of the training, participants will be better equipped to integrate digital tools into their youth work practice, strengthen young people’s critical thinking and media literacy skills, and promote safer and more ethical digital participation in their local communities.
️Training course dates: May 17-22, 2026.
Location: Hotel “Royal Spa Residence”, Birštonas, Lithuania.
Profile of participants:
The training course is intended for specialists working with young people in non-formal education and youth work contexts, including:
- Youth workers and educators;
- Social workers and counsellors;
- Youth project coordinators and managers;
- Community leaders and activists;
- Coordinators and mentors of youth volunteers.
Participants should have at least 1 year of relevant experience in youth work, non-formal education, mentoring, counselling, or project-based work with young people.
Additional requirements:
- Ability to communicate in English;
- Availability to participate in the entire duration of the training course.
> Registration deadline: April 3, 2026
> Selection results announced: April 10 2026
This training is part of the project No. 2025-1-LT02-KA151-YOU-000300777 co-funded by the European Union.
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Apply now!Application deadline (24h UTC): 3 April 2026Date of selection: 10 April 2026
Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14322
This Training Course is
for 24 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Working language(s):
English
Society and enterprise development institute (Others)
The Society and Enterprise Development Institute (SEDI) is a thriving NGO with a focus on fostering social and civic engagement, volunteering, and entrepreneurship. Our team’s expertise is rooted in executing impactful local, national, and international projects, including youth initiatives, various training courses, and strategic partnerships. SEDI’s strategic goals include promoting entrepreneurship, volunteering, inclusivity, and civic participation.
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Costs
Participation fee
The training is free of charge. Project partners could apply administration fee.
Accommodation and food
During the training, participants will be provided with:
- Accommodation;
- 3 meals per day with additional coffee/tea breaks;
- SPA area during the breaks.
Travel reimbursement
Travel (flights, other means of transport) expenses are reimbursed (up to 100%), based on the distance from your location of residence to the location of the project.
We encourage you to choose green travel!
Travel expenses will be reimbursed – see details in the INFOPACK (pages 13-20) and Travel rules – checklist.
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity.
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